History of Sport
The history of sport is a long and interesting topic to cover. It appears
that throughout history the generations of the world have engaged in
some sort of recreational activity, whether for hobby, fitness, or in a
competitive nature. The most famous and long standing of the competitive
sport being the Olympics which began in the ancient Greek empire, which
began as early 776 BC.
Throughout history and even today, sport has been directly effected by
social, economic and political climates. During the medieval period, sports
took the form of folk games that existed within each local village.
However, these were often restricted during times when the government
encouraged archery training.
Today sport is encouraged as a national health campaign and is also
encouraged by educational institutions and health professionals. Whether
used as Sunday afternoon fun, as recreation during the Second World
War, or as a way to increase your fitness, Sport has always been a
diverse pastime. Whether participating, or watching, Sport is an
everlasting part of the human race.