Shorts

There are multiple types of shorts:. For example, "football and swimming are my favourite sports" would sound natural to all English speakers, whereas "I enjoy sport" would sound less natural than "I enjoy sports" to many North Americans. They are called "shorts" because they are a shortened version of trousers (as they are called in British English) or pants (in American English) which cover the entire leg. In all English dialects, "sports" is the term used for more than one specific sport. Shorts are a garment worn by both men and women over their pelvic area and the upper part of the upper legs or more, sometimes extending as far as mid-calf, but not covering the entire length of the leg. In American English, "sports" is more common for this usage. tourists there. In Commonwealth English, sporting activities are commonly denoted by the collective noun "sport".

Bermuda shorts are a knee-length shorts, named after the Bermuda island because of the type of garb worn by U.S. The closeness of art and sport in these times was revealed by the nature of the Olympic Games which, as we have seen, were celebrations of both sporting and artistic achievements, poetry, sculpture and architecture. Cycling shorts are special shorts designed for cycling. The modern term 'art' as skill, is related to this ancient Greek term 'arete'. During the late 1990s this type of shorts had a short revival in popularity among some Premier league teams in England. Art and sport were probably more clearly linked at the time of Ancient Greece, when gymnastics and calisthenics invoked admiration and aesthetic appreciation for the physical build, prowess and 'arete' displayed by participants. West Bromwich Albion FC are nicked named the Baggies because their team used to wear particularly baggy shorts. It impresses us because of the ability, skill, and style which is shown.

The were the standard shorts worn by English football teams before World War II. In the same way, a sporting performance such as jumping doesn't just impress us as being an effective way to avoid obstacles or to get across streams. Baggies are lose fitting shorts which reach the knees. So an aesthetically pleasing car is one which doesn't just get from A to B, but which impresses us with its grace, poise, and charisma. It is a portmanteau of "shorts" and "ankles". This is similar to a common view of aesthetic value, which is seen as something over and above the strictly functional value coming from an object's normal use. Shankles are oversized shorts that reach all the way to the ankles. The definition of "sport" above put forward the idea of an activity pursued not just for the usual purposes, for example, running not simply to get places, but running for its own sake, running as well as we can.

It is a portmanteau of "shorts" and "pants". The fact that art is so close to sport in some situations is probably related to the nature of sport. Shants are shorts that are short on 1 leg and long on the other leg. Similarly, there are other activities that have elements of sport and art in their execution, such as performance art, artistic gymnastics, Bodybuilding, Parkour, Yoga, dressage, etc. It is a portmanteau of "shorts" and "pants". Ice skating and Tai chi, for example, are sports that come close to artistic spectacles in themselves: to watch these activities comes close to the experience of spectating at a ballet. Shpants are shorts that reach below the knee. Sport has many affinities with art.

Three quarter pants is a name used to refer to other types of shorts such as Shants or Shankles (see below). See also: List of countries by national sport. The shorts are made of a bathing-suit like material that can get wet, and target a beach-going demographic (the "board" refers to surfboards and skimboards). These trends are seen by some as contrary to the fundamental ethos of sport being carried on for its own sake, for the enjoyment of its participants. Board shorts are manufactured by such companies as Billabong, Quiksilver, and Old Navy. Nationalism in general is often evident in the pursuit of sport, or in its reporting: people compete in national teams, or commentators and audiences can adopt a partisan view. Board shorts are combinations of shorts and a bathing suit, worn by men, which have recently gained in popularity. Until recently, under Rule 21, the GAA also banned members of the British security forces and members of the RUC, now reconstituted as the PSNI, from playing Gaelic games, but the advent of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 led to the eventual removal of the ban.

"Zip-off shorts" a pair of long pants that zip off at the knee, allowing the wearer to change from pants to shorts as the weather changes. Until recently the GAA continued to ban the playing of soccer and Rugby union at Gaelic venues under the controversial Rule 42, although Gaelic games are frequently played on soccer and rugby arenas, particularly outside of Ireland. It is a portmanteau of "skirt" and "short". Even until the mid 20th century a person could have been banned from playing Gaelic football, hurling, or other sports administered by the GAA if s/he played or supported Football, or other games seen to be of British origin. "Skorts" are shorts that have a piece of fabric in front so that from the front it resembles a skirt. In the history of Ireland, Gaelic sports were connected with cultural nationalism. [1]. The 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin was an illustration, perhaps best recognised in retrospect, where an ideology was developing which used the event to strengthen its spread through propaganda.

However, the figure-hugging nature of these shorts makes some wearers feel uncomfortable, and making them compulsory for women has been described as "venturing into the arena of athlete exploitation". Some feel this was an effective contribution to the eventual demolition of the policy of apartheid, others feel that it may have prolonged and reinforced its worst effects. It is claimed that their tight fit and the fact that they barely go down past the "buns" give wearers an unhindered range of motion that is necessary in sports such as volleyball. When apartheid was the official policy in South Africa, many sportspeople adopted the conscientious approach that they should not appear in competitive sports there. These shorts are compulsory for girls and women in some schools and for some adult athletic events such as volleyball. There have been many dilemmas for sports where a difficult political context is in place. "Bun huggers" are short, tight athletic shorts also known as "racing briefs", commonly made from spandex and/or nylon. This has led to the control of each sport through a regulatory body to define what methods of competition are acceptable and what are considered cheating.

The Spice Girls, especialy Ginger Spice and Scary Spice revived the hotpants fashion in the '90's. The successful execution of a sport requires the consensus agreement of the participants on a set of rules for fair competition. John Herbert is now credited with the invention of hotpants in the early 20th Century. Today the consensus is that David Beckham (England and Real Madrid Footballer) is the most famous sportsman in the world, with a fanatical following particularly in Asia where statues have been erected of his likeness. They are sometimes worn with dark tights and knee-length boots to achieve a fetishy effect. The entertainment aspect also means that sportsmen and women are often elevated to celebrity status, or in some cases near-god-like. They are meant to emphasize the buttocks and the legs. This has resulted in some conflict, where the paycheck can be seen as more important than recreational aspects: or where the sport is changed simply to make it more profitable and popular therefore losing some of the traditions valued by some.

These are short, tight shorts, usually made out of cotton, nylon, or some other common material. The entertainment aspect of sport, together with the spread of mass media and increased leisure time, has led to professionalism in sport. Hotpants: commonly known as "short shorts" are primarily worn by women. Athletes, coaches, fans, and parents sometimes unleash violent behaviour on people or property, in misguided shows of loyalty, dominance, anger, or celebration. Extremely short, form-fitting denim cut-offs are sometimes known as "Daisy Dukes", in reference to Catherine Bach's character of that name from the American television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Violence in sports involves crossing the line between fair competition and intentional aggressive violence. Originally a practical use of trousers whose knees have worn through, they are now a type of shorts in their own right. Compare Sportsmanship with Gamesmanship.

The cut is not finished and the fabric is left to fray. Reciprocally, the other team is expected to return the ball from the throw-in. Cut-offs are homemade shorts made by cutting the legs off trousers, typically jeans, above the knee. For example, in football it is considered sportsmanlike to kick the ball out of play to allow treatment for an injured player on the other side. Usually has pockets and waist loops for a belt and is worn with or without that. Not only is it important to have good sportsmanship if one wins, but also if one loses. Walking shorts: Shorts with a long pant length reaching to the knees which is intended for casual wear in warm weather. Sportsmanship, within any given game, is how each competitor acts before, during, and after the competition.

Track shorts: shorts that reach only the upper thigh and are intended to provide maximum freedom of movement in sports activities. Indeed, the formal regulation of sport is a relatively modern and increasing development. Some of these activities have been popular but uncodified pursuits in various forms for different lengths of time. In this way sports evolve from leisure activity to more formal sports: relatively recent newcomers are BMX cycling, snowboarding, wrestling, etc. People responsible for leisure activities often seek recognition and respectability as sports by joining sports federations such as the IOC, or by forming their own regulatory body.

But often the pressures of competition (See the related article, "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing." or an obsession with individual achievement - as well as the intrusion of technology - can all work against enjoyment and fair play by participants. is not winning but taking part” are typical expressions of this sentiment. The well-known sentiment by sports journalist Grantland Rice, that it's “not that you won or lost but how you played the game," and the Modern Olympic creed expressed by its founder Pierre de Coubertin: "The most important thing . Sportsmanship expresses an aspiration or ethos that the activity will be enjoyed for its own sake.

However, it often emerges that skills are honed to increase racing performance and achievements in competition, rather than the converse. For example, beginners in sailing are often told that dinghy racing is a good means to sharpen the learner's sailing skills. It is interesting that the motivation for sport is often an elusive element. Sportsmanship is defined as "conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants, including a sense of fair play, courtesy toward teammates and opponents, a striving spirit, and grace in losing.".

The examples given are intended to be illustrative, rather than comprehensive. One system for classifying sports is as follows, based more on the sport's aim than on the actual mechanics. Main article: List of sports. Not only has professionalism helped increase the popularity of sports, but additionally the need to have fun and take a break from a hectic workday or to relieve unwanted stress, as with any profession.

Professionalism became prevalent, further adding to the increase in sport's popularity. These trends continued with the advent of mass media and global communication. The Industrial Revolution and mass production brought increased leisure which allowed increases in spectator sports, less elitism in sports, and greater accessibility. Activities necessary for food and survival became regulated activities done for pleasure or competition on an increasing scale, for example hunting, fishing, horticulture.

Sport has been increasingly organised and regulated from the time of the Ancient Olympics up to the present century. The Olympic Games were held every four years in Ancient Greece, at a small village in Pelopponisos called Olympia. This suggests that the military culture of Greece was an influence on the development of its sports and vice versa. Wrestling, running, boxing, javelin, discus throwing, and chariot racing were prevalent.

A wide range of sports were already established at the time of the Ancient Greece. Among other sports which originate in Persia are polo and jousting. Ancient Persian sports such as the traditional Iranian martial art of Zourkhaneh had a close connection to the warfare skills. Other sports included javelin throwing, high jump, and wrestling.

Monuments to the Pharaohs indicate that a range of sports were well developed and regulated several thousands of years ago, including swimming and fishing. Gymnastics appears to have been a popular sport in China's past. There are artifacts and structures which suggest that Chinese people engaged in activities which meet our definition of sport as early as 4000 BC. Although there is scant direct evidence of sport from these sources, it is reasonable to extrapolate that there was some activity at these times resembling sport.

Some of these sources date from over 30,000 years ago, as established by carbon dating. There are many modern discoveries in France, Africa, and Australia of cave art (see, for example, Lascaux) from prehistory which provide evidence of ritual ceremonial behaviour. The development of sport throughout history teaches us a great deal about social changes, and about the nature of sport itself. Main article: History of sport.

. The difference of purpose is what characterises sport, combined with the notion of individual (or team) skill or prowess. A sport has physical activity, side by side competition, self-motivation and a scoring system. A sport consists of a physical and mentally competitive activity carried out with a recreational purpose for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these.

The Meaning of Sports by Michael Mandel (PublicAffairs, ISBN 1-58648-252-1). Golf. Paintball. Curling.

Biathlon. Strength (Weight-lifting, triple jump, shot put ...). Display (Gymnastics, bodybuilding, equestrianism, diving...). Target (Archery, shooting, darts ...).

Other examples include: Rugby, ice hockey, field hockey, softball, basketball, American Football...). Team (cricket, Baseball and football (soccer) are the most popular globally, with baseball being popular in the Americas and in Japan, cricket in the Commonwealth of Nations and football being popular throughout the world. Court (Tennis, shuttlecock sport, badminton, volleyball, squash, Table tennis...). Combat (Wrestling, Judo, karate, boxing, fencing, tae kwon do...).