Perspective on the functions of sport in the new period from the change of view of contemporary sports value
The view of contemporary sports value is changing from overheated “medal competition” into nationwide keep-fit that promotes public health,and from “service production” into “life concerning” and “people orientated comprehensive development”,“pursuing a healthy and happy life” as the essential function of sport will be embodied in the most sufficient way;the object of contemporary sports value is developing in the direction of holistic and harmonious integration,the educational function,competitive function and leisure entertainment function of sport as the specific forms of the essential function of sport will be sufficiently developed;the social value of contemporary sport is tending towards diversification,the economic function of sport will be gradually developed into a visible function,and the political and cultural functions of sport will be well embodied;the interaction of these three factors will produce a comprehensive overall effect to boost the healthy development of the society and human civilization.