Concept of sports sociology: Sports is a social institution having its own distinctive value orientations, important social concerns, modes of interactions and strategic structural relationships with other significant social institutions. Sport is a strong social force in our culture. It is important to society as it affects the behaviour of human beings and institutions. When sportsmen engage in games/sports, they express socialized relationship. Socialization in sports and games reveals personal and social characteristics of a sportsman.
Importance of Sociology in sports:
(a) It helps in emotional release of tension.
(b) It offers opportunities to be recognized and to express one's Individual qualities.
(c) It creates a communal spirit that brings people together in a cohesive manner.
(d) It allows the interaction with all kinds of people.
