Abstract:It is an undeniable fact that participating in sports or physical activity has an awe-inspiring impact on the various components of physical fitness of our body nut it must be remembered that sport just not limits its merits to the physical development of an individual. The advantageous effects of sports can be seen in the overall personality development of a person. Though researches have already been conducted on the majestic impact of sports on the overall development of an individual but here we lay stress on how team game and individual sport differently alter the strategic thinking, leadership skills, self-reliance boosting the process of personality development.
A sport played either individually or in team nurtures the inner talent, builds capacities, enhancing new skill sets, empowers the strengths, grooms the overall personal traits of a person.
The present investigation has been conducted with an objective to highlight the holistic personality development of an individual within the context of sports and physical education. The study has been done to enlighten the fact that both individual sports and team game have a significant impact on the development of personal and social skills of an individual.
The purpose of this Research is to provide an overview of the examination conducted on the senior secondary students by avid observation, which lays emphasis on the role of sports played either individually or in team in developing the personal traits and social skills of an athlete.