Compléter File number 7Version en ligne Reading activity "Ecuador and Sports around the world" par Elva Narvaez 1 subcultures people communities experiences education participation culture progress Sports speak universal cultivated societies human topics identities traditions Sports and culture It is said that culture is everything around us . It is the way we , we dress , even the way we think about certain . The word comes from the Latin " cultura " , which means to tend to , to cultivate . It was first understood as growing through , but in the middle of 19th century , it was related to collective customs and inherited and patterns of meanings in . All cultures are different , and even in a single country many can be identified . are a element found in all cultures . They provide young with , fun , good physical health , as well as opportunities for social interaction and skills necessary for in society . Young athletes are also agents of change in their ; they can educate others and inspire young athletes . When people are engaged in sports , and goals are shared . Bonds are across racial , ethnic , and class lines . Sports help rights .