What do you consider a Sport?

[DaLittle B]

It seems to be a divide on what is considered a sport.

Competitive gaming, is it a sport?
First - the Robotic for kids (it was featured on Real sports this month)

I can see the argument,but how prevalent is the thinking?

Where do you draw the line? What is a Sport in your opinion?

[Phishfan]

For me, I really don't have it defined and think of it more as a, "I know it when I see it" thing. We don't have to consider all competition as a sport. I'm more of a traditionalist if that tells anything.

[Dave Gray]

Sports requirements:
- athletic in nature
- active defense, via simultaneous play
- governed by a set of rules

I would argue that gaming doesn't meet criteria one, thus is not a sport.

[Spider-Dan]

Sports requirements:
- athletic in nature
- active defense, via simultaneous play
- governed by a set of rules

Under this definition, most of the timed or measured Olympic events do not qualify as sports.

[Fau Teixeira]

Under this definition, most of the timed or measured Olympic events do not qualify as sports.

they do not .. and they aren't so that's well in line

[Fau Teixeira]

Also by Dave's definition i would argue that War is sport between countries

[DaLittle B]

just Definition spit out by google

sport
spôrt
noun
1. an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
"team sports such as baseball and soccer"
synonyms:   (competitive) game(s), physical recreation, physical activity, physical exercise, athletics; pastime
"we did a lot of sports"

Merriam Webster definition (farther down the list,IMO what pertains to the topic)

sport
noun
: a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other
: sports in general
: a physical activity (such as hunting, fishing, running, swimming, etc.) that is done for enjoyment

Where I struggle is,I believe there needs to be a skill or talent that you need to develop to compete in said sport.Fishing,and Video games I really have a hard time saying...Yes Sports.

[Tenshot13]

Wrestling started this, but it should be classified under:

--Sports - Football, baseball, hockey, etc.
--Sports entertainment - WWE, Poker, eating competitions, etc.

[CF DolFan]

Sports requirements:
- athletic in nature
- active defense, via simultaneous play
- governed by a set of rules

I would argue that gaming doesn't meet criteria one, thus is not a sport.

Other than the active defense, I would tend to agree. The problem I have is track and field and golf do not meet your criteria but I would consider them both a sport. One thing for sure ... if an athletic talent isn't involved,  then I have a really hard time calling it a sport ala chess and gaming.

[masterfins]

Must Have:

Rules and a governing body(s)
Scoring
Athleticism
Main purpose is to compete against an opponent(s)
Performed at a Collegiate (NCAA) or Professional level.

[Sunstroke]

Must Have:

Rules and a governing body(s)
Scoring
Athleticism
Main purpose is to compete against an opponent(s)
Performed at a Collegiate (NCAA) or Professional level.

Ah yes, Beer Pong...the sport of kings!

[Dolphster]

For me, I really don't have it defined and think of it more as a, "I know it when I see it" thing. We don't have to consider all competition as a sport. I'm more of a traditionalist if that tells anything.

That pretty much sums up my thoughts as well. 

[BigDaddyFin]

Athletic Activity.
Scoring clearly defined by a tangible outcome.
Some sort of physical exertion.

Example. 
I'm tied in a golf tournament with 1 hole to play.  I can state as fact that I need par to tie and birdie to win.  Based on the par for the hole everyone automatically knows and can point to the score I need and what I need to do to achieve that score to tie and to win.

Cheerleading.  Not a sport. 
The girls ARE athletes.  Yes they risk injury.  I'm not belittling any of that.  But when the last team goes and they need a 9 to win, what constitutes a 9?  It's subjective.  You can't sit there and be like well they need to all do 10 summer saults and 36 air traffic controllers and then a dozen of those liberty things and then not drop anybody to score a 9.

Darts.  Not a sport.
Competition yes.  Takes some form of skill absolutely.  Tangible scoring.  However, I've never seen anyone throw their arm out doing it.  The biggest source of injury more than likely is alcohol combined with lack of aim.

[Fau Teixeira]

by that criteria how do you rate competitive video game playing ?

Players peak from their teens to late 20s .. during a game of copetitive starcraft 2, they can get up to 400 actions per minute, wrist and hand issues both sideline players from competitive play. Once you get older you lose a step and can't keep up as well. active simultaneous offense and defense. scoring is clearly defined.

[masterfins]

Athletic Activity.
Scoring clearly defined by a tangible outcome.
Some sort of physical exertion.

Example. 
I'm tied in a golf tournament with 1 hole to play.  I can state as fact that I need par to tie and birdie to win.  Based on the par for the hole everyone automatically knows and can point to the score I need and what I need to do to achieve that score to tie and to win.

Cheerleading.  Not a sport. 
The girls ARE athletes.  Yes they risk injury.  I'm not belittling any of that.  But when the last team goes and they need a 9 to win, what constitutes a 9?  It's subjective.  You can't sit there and be like well they need to all do 10 summer saults and 36 air traffic controllers and then a dozen of those liberty things and then not drop anybody to score a 9.

Darts.  Not a sport.
Competition yes.  Takes some form of skill absolutely.  Tangible scoring.  However, I've never seen anyone throw their arm out doing it.  The biggest source of injury more than likely is alcohol combined with lack of aim.

I agree with Cheerleading not being a sport, because the main purpose is to entice the fans to cheer for the sport being played.  Their once a year competition is just an ancillary part of the activity.

However, I would consider gymnastics to be a sport, even though there is subjective scoring.

Darts & video gaming also are NOT sports, they are games.