The Reference Significance of Ancient Sports Training Methods Unearthed in Archaeology for Modern Physical Education

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the ancient physical training methods unearthed in archaeology and its reference significance to modern physical education. With the development of modern physical education, more and more educators begin to pay attention to the enlightenment of history and traditional methods to physical education. Through the analysis of ancient sports sites, documents and archaeological findings, this paper systematically reviews the sports training methods in ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China and other civilizations, and discusses their unique contributions to physical training, competitive spirit, team cooperation and other aspects. Specifically, the ancient physical training not only pays attention to the strength and skills of the body, but also emphasizes the cultivation of the spirit and the individuation of education, which has important enlightenment to the concept of "whole-person education" in modern physical education. The individualized instruction, the unity of body and spirit, the training of competitive spirit and the training method of group cooperation in ancient sports training all provide valuable reference for modern sports education. Through comparative analysis, this paper further reveals the differences in methods, ideas and cultural backgrounds between ancient physical training and modern physical education, especially the changes in educational mode and social function. At the same time, this paper also discusses how to combine ancient training methods with modern science and technology and educational ideas to promote the innovation and development of physical education. Finally, the research shows that the philosophy and practical means of ancient sports training methods, especially their unique training methods and cultural values, can bring new enlightenment to modern sports education and promote the cross-cultural integration and innovation of sports education.