Importance of Games and Sports

Physical activities are necessary to all animals including human beings. Every living being big or small, have to do some physical activity in order to maintain their sound health. These physical activities have been developed both in the form of competition and recreation, All these physical activities are grouped games and sports. Games and sports have been an important part of the way or life of all level of civilization. It is now recognized as an integral part of education.

The importance of games and sports for human beings can be traced from ancient times. Initially, when games and sports were not developed men were engaged in various activities. The purpose or these activities was mostly to maintain life.

In today's world games and sports occupy a very important place. In schools and colleges, subjects like health and physical education are taught. In many countries of the world it is taught as a compulsory subject. Physical education is given the same importance as other field of study. They are considered as integrated and essential part of total education program. The main objective of the teaching of this subject is to develop a healthy mind in a healthy body. Games and sports keep our mind and body healthy. They are even played for amusement and recreation.

At present, games and sports have become a means of maintaining friendly relationships between different countries. Competitive games and sports are organized between different districts, zones, states or countries. Friendly competitive games and sports have helped to develop mutual attitude of friendship between the people of different countries.

In conclusion, we can say that people of all age groups participate in sports and games. People participate in sports and games to make themselves physically, mentally and emotionally fit, so that they will be able to serve the society and lead a fruitful life.