Research On The Amdo Tibetan Traditional Sports Culture And Development

This article is based on historical documents that written both in Tibetan and Chinese,and findings from contemporary researchers' work.Moreover,qualitative data is derived from interviews.This research employs a range of synthesis research methods such as critical analysis,induction and argumentation on every aspect of traditional physical education in Amdo Tibet,which includes its formation,development,specific activities,characteristic and value.With the purpose of providing a complete and systematic expound of Amdo Tibet's traditional physical education(PE),and also to identify and analyse its current circumstance,problems,countermeasures for its further development and other influential elements,in order to contribute article's own point of view.This article identifies traditional PE of Amdo Tibet has a long historical standing contains rich and diverse forms,which combines physical,technical and cognitive abilities into one.It connects athletics with entertainment.Additionally,traditional PE of Amdo Tibet emphasis the unique characteristics of its ethnicity and region.It is inseparable from the production life of Amdo areas and Tibetan folklore.The culture of traditional PE of Amdo is not only an essential part in Tibetan culture but also in Chinese heritage.More importantly,it is the Tibetan's fundamental contribution toward human sports.This article contains seven chapters.The first chapter provides a summary on the culture of Tibetan traditional PE.The second chapter expounds on the formation of traditional PE in Amdo Tibet.The third chapter identifies the types and characteristics of Amdo Tibet's traditional PE.The fourth chapter identifies the current situation and struggles of traditional PE In Amdo Tibet.The fifth chapter explores the value of traditional PE of Amdo Tibet.The sixth Chapter discusses the countermeasures on the development of Amdo Tibet's traditional PE.The final chapter analyses the influential factors which might impede the development of traditional PE in Amdo Tibet.