Chinese Path to Sports Modernization: Fitness-for-All (Chinese) and a Development Model for Developing Countries

Abstract

This policy review overviews the Chinese path to sports modernization within the theoretical framework of the Chinese path to modernization, which is centered on the principle of Fitness-for-All. Over a century of endeavors, the modernization of sports in China has created a new and comprehensive sports civilization in a developing country with a large population and inadequate sports resources. The essence of the Chinese path to sports modernization can be summarized as a people-centered process of sports modernization led by the Communist Party of China that relies on a top-level design with universal participation and seeks to develop a diverse global sports governance. The development of Chinese sports will not only make a transformative contribution to China’s commitment to its second Century Goal, but it will also provide a renaissance for the ancient Chinese philosophy of health first into a people-centered modernization theory, and contribute a Chinese blueprint for the pursuit of the advancement of cross-cultural, diverse world sports civilizations and sustainable development goals.

Systematic evaluation of integration between China’s digital economy and sports industry: Two-stage grey relational analysis and vector autoregressive model

“…Since China acceded to the WTO, there has been a surge in the hosting of international sporting events, which has led to the need for the development of new sports venues. Additionally, the implementation of the National Fitness Plan has accelerated the demand for public sports facilities [ 1 ]. Throughout this process, the Chinese government has integrated a range of digital technologies to address the issue of carbon emissions, environmental protection, and meet the increasing demands for sports facilities [ 43 ].…”

“…The limited integration of the physical fitness and leisure activities (X 3 ’) sector, as well as the manufacture of sporting goods and related products (X 10 ’) sector, with the digital economy presents enormous prospects. Physical fitness and leisure activities encompass a wide range of mass sports activities, serving as the fundamental pillar of Chinese sports and contributing to China’s future competitiveness [ 1 ]. The prevalence of daily digital services and commercial activities among Chinese citizens indicates a decoupled pace between this sector and the accelerated digitization trend in people’s lives.…”

“…Since the establishment of New China, China has learned experiences of other developed countries in industrial development and developed a Chinese path to modernization [ 1 ]. Currently, as we stand on the cusp of a new era in history, China is strategizing to establish a dual circulation strategy that aligns with its cultural values.…”

“…Similarly, the expansion of the sports industry would in turn stimulate the advancement of the digital economy and lead to the emergence of a new “sports + digital” complex. The sports industry holds a unique position within China’s economic structure, serving as a vital component for both the real economy and public health [ 1 ]. Thus, the digital transformation of this sector carries immense importance.…”

The Correlation between Mental Health and Physical Education Instruction in Higher Education Institutions

“…Focusing on and nurturing college students' physical activity lifestyle in physical education not only improves physical fitness but also elevates their mental health [3]. This is a key initiative in the endeavor of building a sports powerhouse and cultivating well-rounded talents in higher education institutions, emphasizing moral, [4]. It embodies the comprehensive educational philosophy of "whole-process, all-inclusive, and multi-dimensional" in higher education.…”