Question : Play has been defined as behaviour for the purpose of fun and enjoyment with no utilitarian or abstract coal in mind. It is suggested that play must serve a number of functions including allowing us to use up surplus energy; it let's rehearse skills; it serves a recuperative; and it helps us to reduce anxiety. A game is a playful competition whose outcome is determined by physical skill, strategy or chance. In play rules are less prevalent then in games, but latter involves competition.

Sports is institutionalized game. It is organised in terms of governing bodies, leagues ,sponsors and managers. It involves technology development in equipment, clothing and facilities. It has symbolic dimension in the form of a ceremony ritual display and secrecy. Finally it has an educational aspect and involves a degree of physicality.

Exercise is a form of physical activity carried out for the purpose of health and fitness the main difference between sport and exercise is competition; also exercise typically does not involve the same degree of institutionalization that characterizes sport.

Sports psychology and exercise psychology can be respectively define as study of thoughts, feelings and behaviour in relation to either the sporting or the exercise domain sport and exercise psychology are actually two endeavours.

The first involves the work of getting information about the role of mental factors in physical domains. It is about the pure science of doing research, including theory building and conducting investigations. In contrast the second endeavour is concerned with applied science. In broad terms given the certanality of competition to sport the sports psychologist is to help athletes to enhance the performance. For the applied exercise psychologist the focus is to help people to lead physically and mentally healthy lives and increasing participation in And enjoyment from physical activity.

The passage describes the sport to have:

Option 1: Aur technical dimension

Option 2: A symbolic dimension

Option 3: An Educational dimension

Option 4: An institutionalized dimension

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

We live in (1)_____ age of wonders and miracles. It has been called the 'Age of Science', and different aspects of our lives that changed in the (2)______ centuries have been attributed to science. This is completely true, but it is only one side of the coin. The flip side is that as we have advanced more in the field of technology, something fundamental to humanity has been left behind. Values such as empathy and concern for our fellow human beings are gradually being eroded due to the onslaught of our ever-evolving lifestyles, aided by the marvels of technological advancements. Take the example of the Internet. On one hand, access to information and knowledge at the click of a button is a veritable boon to everyone (especially students), and this has made our lives much simpler. On the other hand, it has severely limited actual contact with teachers, friends, and elders. Thus, the learning that a person (3)_______ is incomplete as he or she cannot easily take the advice that another person can give on the basis of knowledge and practical experience that is at his or her disposal. Today, a small child can access and navigate the Internet with an ease that still astounds (4)_________ from the older generation. But what is even more astounding is the neglect of the basic human traits of friendship, relationships, and family values. Owing to all the technological advancements and gadgets available today, children often miss out on the most enriching childhood experiences, such as playing outdoor games with friends, which (5)_______ from being immensely enjoyable and physically exhilarating, also develops traits such as teamwork and discipline at an early age.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.

Option 1: asunder

Option 2: away

Option 3: apart

Option 4: distant

Question : Play has been defined as behaviour for the purpose of fun and enjoyment with no utilitarian or abstract coal in mind. It is suggested that play must serve a number of functions including allowing us to use up surplus energy; it let's rehearse skills; it serves a recuperative; and it helps us to reduce anxiety. A game is a playful competition whose outcome is determined by physical skill, strategy or chance. In play rules are less prevalent then in games, but latter involves competition.

Sports is institutionalized game. It is organised in terms of governing bodies, leagues ,sponsors and managers. It involves technology development in equipment, clothing and facilities. It has symbolic dimension in the form of a ceremony ritual display and secrecy. Finally it has an educational aspect and involves a degree of physicality.

Exercise is a form of physical activity carried out for the purpose of health and fitness the main difference between sport and exercise is competition; also exercise typically does not involve the same degree of institutionalization that characterizes sport.

Sports psychology and exercise psychology can be respectively define as study of thoughts, feelings and behaviour in relation to either the sporting or the exercise domain sport and exercise psychology are actually two endeavours.

The first involves the work of getting information about the role of mental factors in physical domains. It is about the pure science of doing research, including theory building and conducting investigations. In contrast the second endeavour is concerned with applied science. In broad terms given the certanality of competition to sport the sports psychologist is to help athletes to enhance the performance. For the applied exercise psychologist the focus is to help people to lead physically and mentally healthy lives and increasing participation in And enjoyment from physical activity.

Play serves as a number of functions:

Option 1: Rehearsing skills

Option 2: Recuperative function

Option 3: Reducing anxiety

Option 4: All the above