TOPIC: CONTACT AND NON- CONTACT SPORTS
DEFINITION: Contact sports are those games that have direct body contact with the opponent when performing.
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| S/No | Examples of contact sports | S/ No | Examples of Non-contact sports |
| 1 | Boxing | 1 | Shot put |
| 2 | Taekwondo | 2 | Discus |
| 3 | Wrestling | 3 | Javelin |
| 4 | Karate | 4 | Stunts games like head-stand, hand stand etc. |
| 5 | Cricket | 5 | Swimming |
| 6 | Volley ball | 6 | Long jump |
| 7 | Hand body | 7 | High jump |
| 8 | Soccer | 8 | Table tennis |
| 9 | Basket ball etc | 9 | Pole vault |
| 10 | Triple jump | ||
| 11 | Lawn tennis etc. |
BENEFITS OF CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT SPORTS
- It provides a way of physical fitness
- It provides individual talents and skills
- It releases strains and tension
- It helps to develop the muscles
SAFETY PRECAUTION MEASURES ON CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT SPORTS
- To obey the rules and regulations in the game
- To provide adequate first aid materials
- Inspection of all equipment before use
- Adequate warm-up exercise
- Adequate rest should be provided.