
The biggest issue this section needs to clear up is to define what is a sport and its relationship to hobbies. Many people feel they are at opposite ends of the spectrum. The problem is that they see the relationship as competitive.
A Hobby is any activity that utilizes leisure time to improve a person's mental acuity and/or physical skill or talent, motivated by personal enjoyment without constant and considerable monetary gain.
Here is a running list of sportlike, athletic, outdoorsy hobbies.
Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Motorcycles, Four Wheeling, Go Kart Racing
Boating, Canoeing, Rafting, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Kite Boarding, Surfing
Swimming, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
Sky Diving, Hang Gliding, Hot Air Ballooning, Airplane Piloting
Skateboarding, Roller Blading, Roller Skating,
Mountain Climbing, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Hunting, Skeet Shooting, Paintball, Airsofting
Urban Exploration
Gardening
There are many other similar activities to these that have not been listed, but you get the point.
Snow and winter activities like Skiing, Snowboarding, Ice Skating and Sledding are among some of the most popular.
We caught up with a retired competitive snow boarder, to ask him a few questions about his past experiences as a hobbyist, amateur and professional competitor.
We will be conducting ongoing inter with amateur and professional sportsman for their insights into their sport hobby.