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This includes sports, which are largely based on physical activity. This overlaps somewhat with games. |
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Introductory material
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The history of sports is long and not well known. They are known from prehistory and antiquity. They are better known in classical and medieval times including early classical, late classical, early medieval, and late medieval times. |
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Sports are extensively known in modern times. Details of the 16th century, 17th century, and 18th century are not yet available. More information is known from the 19th century. Sports have developed substantially in the 20th century, including the early 20th century, early-mid 20th, mid 20th, late-mid 20th, and late 20th century. The early 21st century including the early 2000s can be considered. The late 2000s including 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 can be connected. The early 2010s can be considered. Their future remains to be examined. Sociology will be significant. Peoples of the world including major subdivisions of Western civilization, Asian, African, and American Indian peoples all provide examples of sports. Nations including the United States, China, India, and Indonesia can be connected. Communities and social structure and change can be connected. Institutions including religion, government, economics, education, and families all have connections to sports. Other areas of culture including material culture, conceptual culture, and behavioral culture can be connected. This will include connections to anthropology, personal studies, and science. |
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