Sport, Leisure, and Time

There is an ongoing debate in South American leisure studies regarding the origins of this social phenomenon. On one hand, some scholars argue that leisure originated in pre-modern societies. On the other hand, others contend that the Industrial Revolution was a pivotal element in understanding the emergence of leisure. When examining the history of sport for elements related to the construction of modernity, it becomes evident that its manifestation occurs within the context of leisure, establishing itself as an element of popular culture in modern society. The objective of this study is to analyze the possible dialogues between sport and leisure in relation to the category of time, understood as a historical marker that differentiates societies. Methodologically, this study is based on bibliographic research, drawing from classical and contemporary authors in the fields of sport and leisure history. In the context of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, for example, carnival took place during time permitted by the State and the Church, rather than in the time left over from social obligations such as work, as is the case in modernity with various forms of leisure, including sport. The history of sport can benefit from this discussion by recognizing the fundamental elements that distinguish societies, as exemplified here by the division of time

Ethnic group · Modernity · Sociocultural evolution · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts