英国人对运动的热情和对体育赛事的热衷,与这个国家浓厚的体育文化氛围密不可分,而且特别得益于英国历久弥新的体育传统。英国在历届奥运会上的优势项目,例如帆船、赛艇、游泳、皮划艇、田径、马术等,都曾一度是学校课程的传统项目。英国的体育萌芽于18世纪,形成于19世纪,最初主要有两种模式,即户外竞赛与综合体育训练。户外游戏竞赛户外竞赛最初是男孩子自发组织的游戏。起初,大多数学校和教师并不鼓励孩子参与。19世纪初,英国的 British enthusiasm for the sport and enthusiasm for sporting events are inextricably tied to the country’s strong sporting culture and are especially benefited from the longstanding British sports tradition. British pre-eminent projects at previous Olympic Games, such as sailing, rowing, swimming, canoeing, athletics, horseback riding, were once traditional items in school curriculums. British sport emerged in the 18th century and was formed in the 19th century. Initially, there were mainly two modes: outdoor competitions and integrated sports training. Outdoor Games Competition Outdoor competition was originally a spontaneous boy’s game. At first, most schools and teachers did not encourage their children to participate. Early 19th century, British