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A sport is any bodily performance of humans whether individually or collectively in a competitive context according to a system of rules for entertainment.
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organized, competitive sports
Definition:: Sociology is the systematic study of human society. Components:: Sex, Gender,Religion, Race, Income etc.
one can understand the laws of human society by applying the tools of science that is observation , data collection, verification & generalization .sociology can not be studied without the help of scientific method.Auguste Comte was the father of sociology .He is define the sociology as a science of social order & progress
J. A. Maguire has written: 'Figuration sociology' 'More than a sporting touchdown' 'Historical sociology and sport' 'The emergence of football spectating as a social problem 1880-1985' 'The media-sport production complex'
The definition of spiritual values in sociology are the beliefs and practices that have spiritual relevance in a society. Most of these ideologies will form the basis of the values used in a particular society.
James P. Chappell has written: 'Sociology of sport'
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Trevor Slack has written: 'The Commercialization of Sport (Sport in the Global Society)' 'Understanding sport organizations' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Organizational sociology, Sports administration