Sports & Recreation

Physical contests and recreational games have long played a part in human society. In both team and solo sports, the human body has been pushed to its limits in the name of improving athletic performance and in order to break record upon record. The ancient Olympic Games are an early example of the contests in which humans have engaged to showcase physical prowess. In modern times, sports and games have evolved into a lucrative and competitive industry, while other leisure activities, such as card and video games, can be competitive or just serve as a way to unwind or socialize.

View a “white-collar boxing” match, London, form of amateur boxing featuring men and women fighters from white-collar professions

View a “white-collar boxing” match, London, form of amateur boxing featuring men and women fighters from white-collar professions

Falconry: A cherished tradition in Abu Dhabi

Falconry: A cherished tradition in Abu Dhabi

Study the psychomotor coordination required to execute a successful table tennis serve

Study the psychomotor coordination required to execute a successful table tennis serve

Examine the life of Jackie Robinson, a pioneer in Major League Baseball

Examine the life of Jackie Robinson, a pioneer in Major League Baseball

Know about FIFA's Football for Hope program to encourage health and education among the youth in South Africa

Know about FIFA's Football for Hope program to encourage health and education among the youth in South Africa

Study the elbows-out, hands-over-head form of the volleyball athlete performing a set pass

Study the elbows-out, hands-over-head form of the volleyball athlete performing a set pass

Study how a boxer delivers an uppercut with a twist of the hips and lead foot in the direction of the blow

Study how a boxer delivers an uppercut with a twist of the hips and lead foot in the direction of the blow

Discovering cricket: From the “Timeless Test” to T20

Discovering cricket: From the “Timeless Test” to T20

Observe a diver fall forward from the handstand position into a pike before entering the water headfirst

Observe a diver fall forward from the handstand position into a pike before entering the water headfirst

A beginner's guide to surfing

A beginner's guide to surfing

Learn from a side view of an athlete's track-and-field shot put technique

Learn from a side view of an athlete's track-and-field shot put technique

Watch how the swimmer maintains a strong flutter kick with a steady head while performing the backstroke

Watch how the swimmer maintains a strong flutter kick with a steady head while performing the backstroke

Examine the coordination between the tennis athlete's hips and shoulders to execute a two-handed backhand

Examine the coordination between the tennis athlete's hips and shoulders to execute a two-handed backhand

Study how to execute a downward graze to impart backspin with a table tennis backhand chop

Study how to execute a downward graze to impart backspin with a table tennis backhand chop

Observe an animation of a gymnast performing the women's vault gymnastics exercise

Observe an animation of a gymnast performing the women's vault gymnastics exercise

View talks on racing in America and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

View talks on racing in America and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

View a demonstration to understand the technology behind the game “Pokémon GO”

View a demonstration to understand the technology behind the game “Pokémon GO”

Observe a side-view animation of a sprinter hurdling on a racetrack

Observe a side-view animation of a sprinter hurdling on a racetrack

The fascinating process of puzzle making

The fascinating process of puzzle making

Learn about the rules of playing team handball

Learn about the rules of playing team handball

Note the windmill motion of the swimmer's arms and when to breathe during the butterfly stroke

Note the windmill motion of the swimmer's arms and when to breathe during the butterfly stroke

Watch the Northwestern University women's synchronized skating team practicing

Watch the Northwestern University women's synchronized skating team practicing

Observe the athletic coordination and flexibility required of a volleyball player to perform a defensive dig

Observe the athletic coordination and flexibility required of a volleyball player to perform a defensive dig

Study the technique required to perform hop, step, and jump and compare the event with the long jump

Study the technique required to perform hop, step, and jump and compare the event with the long jump

Notice how the table tennis player drives through the shot to achieve spin over speed

Notice how the table tennis player drives through the shot to achieve spin over speed

Witness the victory of the New York Giants over the Green Bay Packers, November 19, 1944

Witness the victory of the New York Giants over the Green Bay Packers, November 19, 1944

Study the track-and-field athlete's running jump method to achieve maximum height over the crossbar

Study the track-and-field athlete's running jump method to achieve maximum height over the crossbar

Watch a mixed martial arts tournament in London

Watch a mixed martial arts tournament in London

Learning how to fence with an Olympic champion

Learning how to fence with an Olympic champion

See highlights of gridiron football games from October 27, 1956

See highlights of gridiron football games from October 27, 1956

Meet Australia's table tennis player Melissa Tapper and find out how she trains for the Paralympics

Meet Australia's table tennis player Melissa Tapper and find out how she trains for the Paralympics

Observe a horse and its rider perform a full pirouette with the horse pivoting on the inside hind foot

Observe a horse and its rider perform a full pirouette with the horse pivoting on the inside hind foot

See how the diver must jump back before performing somersaults toward the board in an inward somersault dive

See how the diver must jump back before performing somersaults toward the board in an inward somersault dive

Study how the table tennis player imparts topspin by brushing the ball's upper half with a closed racket face

Study how the table tennis player imparts topspin by brushing the ball's upper half with a closed racket face

Learn about the life and career of Muhammad Ali

Learn about the life and career of Muhammad Ali

The basics of beach volleyball

The basics of beach volleyball

Observe a top-view animation of discus throw

Observe a top-view animation of discus throw

Experience extreme paragliding with Mike Küng from Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze

Experience extreme paragliding with Mike Küng from Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze

Watch a track-and-field athlete jump for horizontal distance in the broad jump

Watch a track-and-field athlete jump for horizontal distance in the broad jump

Experience the thrilling white-water river rafting near Queenstown, New Zealand

Experience the thrilling white-water river rafting near Queenstown, New Zealand

Break down cross-country skiing's classical diagonal stride that is used primarily on uphills but is also common on flats

Break down cross-country skiing's classical diagonal stride that is used primarily on uphills but is also common on flats

Observe the open racket face required to execute a forehand chop in table tennis

Observe the open racket face required to execute a forehand chop in table tennis

What is ice climbing?

What is ice climbing?

Break down the continuous stroke cycle of rowing's two-person sweep into four phases

Break down the continuous stroke cycle of rowing's two-person sweep into four phases

Impart topspin with a low-to-high sweeping forehand to keep the opponent behind the baseline

Impart topspin with a low-to-high sweeping forehand to keep the opponent behind the baseline

A beginner's guide to rugby

A beginner's guide to rugby

See a comparative study of four Olympic hurling objects - the hammer, the javelin, the discus, and the shot put

See a comparative study of four Olympic hurling objects - the hammer, the javelin, the discus, and the shot put

Observe a side-view animation of discus throw

Observe a side-view animation of discus throw

Exploring Majorca, Spain

Exploring Majorca, Spain

Examine the back dive straight form with the diver's body facing away from the board during the dive

Examine the back dive straight form with the diver's body facing away from the board during the dive

Observe the fundamentals of cross-country skiing's freestyle marathon skate technique head on and from the side

Observe the fundamentals of cross-country skiing's freestyle marathon skate technique head on and from the side

See how a diver completes somersaults spinning backward before entering the tuck position and then the water

See how a diver completes somersaults spinning backward before entering the tuck position and then the water

Capoeira: Brazil's martial art dance

Capoeira: Brazil's martial art dance

Summer skiing adventures in Norway

Summer skiing adventures in Norway

Examine how the swimmer utilizes momentum gained from pushing off the wall before resuming the stroke

Examine how the swimmer utilizes momentum gained from pushing off the wall before resuming the stroke

How to become a karate champion

How to become a karate champion

Watch how a boxer delivers an explosive jab punch from a distance with the arm above the lead foot

Watch how a boxer delivers an explosive jab punch from a distance with the arm above the lead foot

How to play ice hockey

How to play ice hockey

Learn about the history of the medieval sport of jousting

Learn about the history of the medieval sport of jousting

Inside Brazil's largest amateur football tournament

Inside Brazil's largest amateur football tournament

See horse racing at Naadam festival in Mongolia

See horse racing at Naadam festival in Mongolia

Challenges faced by a professional free diver

Challenges faced by a professional free diver

Canoe camping in Germany's Mecklenburg Lake District

Canoe camping in Germany's Mecklenburg Lake District

Observe a volleyball defender jumping with both hands extended to block a presumed attacker's volley

Observe a volleyball defender jumping with both hands extended to block a presumed attacker's volley

The art of rowing

The art of rowing

Learn about the history of badminton and how to play the sport

Learn about the history of badminton and how to play the sport

Study a side-view demonstration of a track-and-field athlete throwing a javelin

Study a side-view demonstration of a track-and-field athlete throwing a javelin

Observe a top-view animation of hammer throw

Observe a top-view animation of hammer throw

Study the psychomotor coordination required to execute a forearm pass from the basic defensive position

Study the psychomotor coordination required to execute a forearm pass from the basic defensive position

Hear about the first Olympic gold medal winner in women's boxing, Nicola Adams

Hear about the first Olympic gold medal winner in women's boxing, Nicola Adams

Explore Cooperstown and its famous National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Explore Cooperstown and its famous National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Learn about Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of America's greatest multisports stars

Learn about Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of America's greatest multisports stars

How to learn karate

How to learn karate

Observe how a hook punch's force is generated mostly from the hips while the elbow remains bent

Observe how a hook punch's force is generated mostly from the hips while the elbow remains bent

Explore the spectacular Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, off the coast of Western Australia by scuba diving and snorkeling

Explore the spectacular Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, off the coast of Western Australia by scuba diving and snorkeling

Observe a demonstration of dressage's high-stepping piaffe trot executed with prolonged suspension

Observe a demonstration of dressage's high-stepping piaffe trot executed with prolonged suspension

Observe the front and side glide stride technique of a speed skater

Observe the front and side glide stride technique of a speed skater

Learn the basics of curling

Learn the basics of curling

Observe how the swimmer inhales while the hands pull down and out from the water's surface

Observe how the swimmer inhales while the hands pull down and out from the water's surface

Know about the relation of symmetry to the game of gridiron football - translational and rotational symmetry, symmetry in time, and symmetry in space

Know about the relation of symmetry to the game of gridiron football - translational and rotational symmetry, symmetry in time, and symmetry in space

Notice how the swimmer maintains a steady flutter kick during the freestyle stroke

Notice how the swimmer maintains a steady flutter kick during the freestyle stroke

Study the continuous back-and-forth of the rower's seat the two-person sweep event

Study the continuous back-and-forth of the rower's seat the two-person sweep event

Are football helmets doing enough to protect players?

Are football helmets doing enough to protect players?

Learn about the rules of racewalking with a comparison with other sports

Learn about the rules of racewalking with a comparison with other sports

Observe a horse and its rider perform a canter comprising a three-beat gait with a moment of suspension

Observe a horse and its rider perform a canter comprising a three-beat gait with a moment of suspension

Experience bungee jumping in New Zealand

Experience bungee jumping in New Zealand

Study the rider's half-seat position as it guides the horse over a vertical fence

Study the rider's half-seat position as it guides the horse over a vertical fence

Study the coordination, timing, speed, and gymnastic ability required by a pole-vaulter

Study the coordination, timing, speed, and gymnastic ability required by a pole-vaulter

Learn about the sport of dragon boating

Learn about the sport of dragon boating

See the Fort Wayne Daisies and the Racine Belles train for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

See the Fort Wayne Daisies and the Racine Belles train for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Observe the psychomotor coordination required to execute an explosive overhand tennis serve

Observe the psychomotor coordination required to execute an explosive overhand tennis serve

Learn how to play golf

Learn how to play golf

Analyze how the athlete garners momentum for maximum distance in the triple jump

Analyze how the athlete garners momentum for maximum distance in the triple jump

How to play rugby

How to play rugby

Watch the highlights of the Sugar Bowl games from January 1946

Watch the highlights of the Sugar Bowl games from January 1946

View the picturesque landscape of New Zealand's Southern Alps in a hot-air balloon

View the picturesque landscape of New Zealand's Southern Alps in a hot-air balloon

Examine the track-and-field athlete's long jump form from side and head-on angles

Examine the track-and-field athlete's long jump form from side and head-on angles

Observe an animation of a gymnast performing the men's vault gymnastics exercise

Observe an animation of a gymnast performing the men's vault gymnastics exercise

The importance of technique in competitive wrestling

The importance of technique in competitive wrestling

Observe the psychomotor coordination required to successfully execute a jump serve in volleyball

Observe the psychomotor coordination required to successfully execute a jump serve in volleyball

See how the horse's walk keeps a marching pace with its feet following a four-time beat

See how the horse's walk keeps a marching pace with its feet following a four-time beat

Find out why the coastline of T'ai-tung county in Taiwan is an ideal destination for the open surfing competition

Find out why the coastline of T'ai-tung county in Taiwan is an ideal destination for the open surfing competition

Observe a side-view animation of hammer throw

Observe a side-view animation of hammer throw

Note that a diver rotates forward one-half or more turns before hitting the water in a forward dive

Note that a diver rotates forward one-half or more turns before hitting the water in a forward dive

Examine how the athlete takes a running jump to attain maximum height over the vertical crossbar

Examine how the athlete takes a running jump to attain maximum height over the vertical crossbar

Discover the sizable gap between the Great One's career-point record and Jaromir Jagr's second-place totals

Discover the sizable gap between the Great One's career-point record and Jaromir Jagr's second-place totals

Study the shot-put technique of a track-and-field athlete spinning and heaving a metal ball from the shoulder

Study the shot-put technique of a track-and-field athlete spinning and heaving a metal ball from the shoulder

Witness a fencer's foil bout met with a parry and quick return thrust from the opponent

Witness a fencer's foil bout met with a parry and quick return thrust from the opponent

Experience wakeboarding on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia

Experience wakeboarding on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia

What were the highlights of game 3 in the 1959 World Series?

What were the highlights of game 3 in the 1959 World Series?

Learn how to do a backside 540 from snowboarder Torah Bright

Learn how to do a backside 540 from snowboarder Torah Bright

Hear a discussion on a report dealing with the boom in the e-sports industry

Hear a discussion on a report dealing with the boom in the e-sports industry

What were the highlights of the 1955 Major League Baseball All-Star Game?

What were the highlights of the 1955 Major League Baseball All-Star Game?

Why Norway is a paradise for skydivers

Why Norway is a paradise for skydivers

Study the horse's fastest natural gait and observe the racing gallop's four-beat pace

Study the horse's fastest natural gait and observe the racing gallop's four-beat pace