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People engage in sports for a variety of reasons. There are those who engage for fitness reasons while others will participate for health reasons. In addition, some participate in sports for “other” reasons. Examples of these “other” reasons are because of socialization and character development (Doty, 2006).
Team sports contribute a lot in character development. The word “TEAM” can be expressed to mean (Together, Everyone, Achieves, More).For a better understanding of how team sports builds good character, we will define the word “character”. Scholars define character as an individual’s internal state that manifests itself in one’s behavior (Bredemeier &Shields, 1995). An individual’s internal state guides his or her actions and decisions. This is portrayed as behavior to the society. Participating in team sports teaches people how to be disciplined. Discipline is a moral attribute that is essential in every individual. Discipline involves being obedient and orderly. This is obtained through control and training (JuniorC, 2011).Control and training are values acquired by participating in sports. Team sports develop an individual’s character because it teaches how to be