sportdisciplin

Sportdisciplin is a term used to denote a distinct branch of competition within a broader sport, defined by a specific set of rules, equipment, and a competition format. In German-speaking contexts, the equivalent term is Sportdisziplin.

Within a sport, multiple disciplines may exist, each with its own techniques, measurement standards, and records. For example, athletics includes disciplines such as sprinting and long jumping; swimming distinguishes between strokes and distances; cycling features road racing, track events, and mountain biking.

Discipline rules and governance are typically maintained by international federations or organizing bodies that set equipment standards, scoring criteria, age groups, and eligibility rules. They also oversee anti-doping programs and safety regulations to protect competitors.

Competitions are staged at national and international levels, with world championships or Olympics often recognizing many disciplines within a sport. Athletes commonly specialize in one or more disciplines, and records are kept separately for each discipline.

Understanding sport disciplines helps explain how sports are structured, how athletes train, and how achievements are compared across different events within the same sport.