What is a "sport"?

The question of what should be considered a sport is a debate that has lasted among different "athletes" and fans for a very long time. Macho jocks would argue that the only true sports are ones with popular, professional leagues. While, more artsy people would say that anything that requires physical skill can be considered a sport. There is a fine line that defines an activity or hobby, compared to being a sport.What is and what is not a sport will soon be deeply considered, we will first discuss what is NOT a sport.

Anything that does not require physical excursion can not be considered a sport. Some type of body movement that is either defined, or that requires great energy is absolutely necessary in the word's definition. A sports requires for the participant to be somewhat "athletic". Whether this means that they can lift 500 pounds, have great accuracy or have unreal stamina, athletics is absolutely necessary. Therefore something like high school cheer leading (for some) should not be in the sports category.  Even curling and shuffleboard may not be considered a sport. These contain much more strategy than physical skill. Any activity that physical skill is not the most important requirement to success, is NOT a sport.

Sports are physical activities in which physical strength or skill is the number one, most necessary way to be successful. Of course strategy is also a HUGE part in all sports, but it truly takes a back seat to the player's skill. A team can have the best game plan and coaching in the world, but if its players are not up to par, nothing will ever be done. A sport is something where the physical aspect of both teams is tested directly against one another. Sports are competitive, and in sports a team's skill level should be the top aspect when it comes to that team's success. If the hitter is better than the pitcher, he wins. If the running back is quicker than the linebacker, you score a touchdown. If you are faster than the guy in the next lane, you will win the gold medal. That is what defines a sport. Any competition in which physical skill will grant you or your team the highest amount of success possible.