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Scientific Thinking on sports and Health ethics in the Era of Digital Intelligence Civilization Jia Yuzhen Gong Zhengwei Shanghai University of Sport Introduction The rapid development and widespread application of technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing are fundamentally reshaping the practices, decision-making mechanisms, and social structures in the fields of sports and health, leading humanity into the digital intelligence era. In the digital intelligence era, the connotations of sports ethics are undergoing profound changes. This change is not only reflected in the application of traditional ethical principles but also involves ethical considerations brought about by emerging technologies. Methods The research adopts various methodologies such as literature, logical analysis, interdisciplinary research, case analysis, etc. Results (1) The core issues of sports and health ethics in the digital era. First, data privacy and security issues. When early wearable devices and health data acquisition systems first emerged, people were concerned about how data helps individuals optimize their health without fully considering the risk of data abuse. Second, algorithm fairness and discrimination. AI is increasingly used in sports training, injury prediction, event referees, etc., but the scientificity, fairness and transparency of its decisions are controversial. Third, the fairness of sports is impaired. the emergence of technologies such as gene editing, AI-assisted training, and brain-computer interfaces has enabled athletes to improve their abilities to break through the boundaries of traditional "natural person" competition and challenge the fairness and ethical bottom line of sports. (3) The normative construction of sports and health ethics in the digital era. In the construction of normative construction of sports technology ethics, we often face the "Collingridge Dilemma". The Colingridge dilemma needs to be solved by introducing ethical factors in the process of technological development. There are two main paths for ethical intervention: constructive technology evaluation and technical moral design. The ethical design of technology and constructive technology evaluation should form a continuous ethical monitoring mechanism to ensure the ethical compliance of the technology during the application process. Conclusion The application of digital intelligence technology is not only a technical issue, but also a social issue, involving values, rights distribution and social fairness. The core of the scientific thinking of the digital era for sports and health ethics is how to find a balance between technological innovation and ethical constraints, ensure that technology serves the comprehensive development of mankind, and at the same time maintains basic values such as fairness, privacy and dignity. References
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Introduction Coaches play an important role in athletes’ learning and development, as their coaching philosophy, competencies, and effectiveness are vital to improving their performance. Since 1997, The Football Association (FA) has implemented its "A Charter for Quality," which has significantly influenced how coaches think and deliver, expanded the coaching workforce, and laid a solid foundation for talent identification and development. Methods This study employed documentary and comparative analysis to systematically examine the developmental trajectories of football coach education in England and China. The search was conducted across multiple databases, yielding 126 relevant articles and books(e.g. Advances in Coach Education and Development(2016) and coach education materials). Results The historical trajectory of England’s football coach education is categorized into four stages—Enlightenment (1863–1901), Development (1902–1966), Reform (1967–1999), and Takeoff (2000–present). Crucial milestones include sustained government policy support, collaborative societal supervision of qualifications, innovative pedagogical frameworks, and a structured coaching course curriculum. In contrast, China’s formal football coach training originated in 1979 and aligned with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) certification system between 1994 and 2001. Discussion Formal football coach education in England originated in the 19th century during clashes between the ideals of amateurism and professionalism. Regularization began in the early 20th century when the FA introduced standardized coaching courses with professional certification. Mid-20th-century reforms, driven by the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) framework and sustained funding, accelerated the expansion of coach education. In the 21st century, a pedagogical paradigm shift embraced social constructivism, prioritizing learner-centered approaches and collaborative knowledge-building. Policy continuity has underpinned England’s coach education system. The 2002 reports by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) pledged nearly £30 million in funding for coaching. Its tiered certification system expands access (Levels 1–2 for grassroots) while maintaining high standards (Levels 3–5 aligning with UEFA B, A, and Pro licenses). The FA also considers the needs of ethnic minority and disabled coaches. Following a shift in pedagogical methodology, this program emphasizes reflection and critical thinking. For China, the study underscores the need for long-term strategic planning to expand coach education by leveraging centralized resource mobilization. Cross-sector collaboration between sports departments, educational organizations, and social institutions is critical for reforming certification systems, lowering entry barriers, streamlining administration, and delegating power.
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Introduction The rise of civic sports took place in both Chinese and European feudal cities, but they followed different paths. By comparing the two types of civic sports, this study tends to explores their differences and underlying reasons. Methods Utilizing the methods of literature review and historical comparative, this paper sorts out the different developing trends of civic sports in Chinese and European feudal societies. Results Although civic sports and their organizations emerged in feudal China and Europe, the developing trajectory of them differed largely. Firstly, different relationships between civic sports and military led to different degree of confrontation of the bodies of the participators. Because the strong centralization of power in Chinas feudal society opposed the practice of martial arts among the people, Chinese civic sports emphasized the aesthetic effect of physical technology but not the intense of the physical actions. While in Europe, served both of the self-defense of the city and needs of entertainment of the citizens, civic sports pursued the competitiveness of proceed and the fairness of the results. Secondly, different relationship between civic sports and education led to different historical trends. The civic sports was rejected by Chinese feudal education system which valued morality over physical movement, so that it could only develop along the traditional path with the rise and fall of the feudal economy. In the late medieval Europe, educators modified sports into education to cultivate "the whole people". Civic sports were standardized and scientific and got the foundation of modernization. Lastly, different relationship between civic sports and royal power led to different social status. The feudal lord class in feudal China regarded civic sports as inferior peoples games and prohibited the nobles to participate. Civic sports in feudal European cities were protected by communes and guilds, even the king, and accepted by the bourgeoisie following the cities’ industrialization. Conclusion The feudal centralized system and the concept of "emphasizing intelligence over body" narrowed the survival space of civic sports in China and making it impossible to get rid of the traditional trajectory. While in feudal Europe, monarchy allied with the city, encouraged the development of civic sport and its economic base, which enabled civic sport to modernize with the citys industrialization. Reference: 1.Xiong Xiaozheng. Sport History. Beijing: Beijing Sport University Press, 2013. 2.Wang Junqi. History of Sports Culture in the Tang Dynasty.Beijing:Beijing Sport University Press, 2010. 3.John Marshall Carter. Medieval Games: Sports and Recreations in Fudal Society. New York: Greenwood Press, 1992. 4.Christopher Brooke. Europe In the Central Middle Ages 962-1154. the Second Edition. Longman, 1966. 5.Heather Swanson. Medieval British Towns. New York: St.Martin’s Press, Inc. 1999.
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