The Role of Demographic Variables in Sports Participation

Abstract

Demographic factors, along with important factors such as physiological, psychological, biomechanical, physical fitness, directly affect sportsperson's sporting choices, sports affinity and long sports life in today's social environment. In the present research paper we have discussed six demographic variables; Age, Gender, Caste, Religion, Income and Marital Status keeping in mind the Indian environment. Nowadays every citizen considers it necessary to participate in games and sports activities, but the barrier of participating in it and adopting it in his life is very much in India. Only a small number of people cross the social, domestic, and economic boundaries to enter the confines of the sports complex. These demographic variables also have positive and negative impact on the world's famous sports persons as well as at the local level sports activities. Because the player is also a part of this society, which cannot separate itself from the ups and downs and formations within the society. While the game itself is considered a social activity, in which the player participates in the group. By participating in sports activities, the player puts his energy in the right direction by playing himself out of bad habits, drugs and fights, etc., growing in the society. It inspires youngsters in today's technological inactive environment and to lead an active lifestyle.