TRANSFORMASI FALSAFAH OLAHRAGA DARI ZAMAN KUNO HINGGA ERA MODERN

Khalisa Hairani Harahap; Fitri Fadila Hasibuan; Rassya Nayla Ruliansyah; Refina Jiska Adelia; Mhd.Fadlul Hidayat; Yoga Adil Anugrah Zamasi; Waris Gabriel Barasa; Putra Arima; Irwansyah Siregar

Khalisa Hairani Harahap Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Fitri Fadila Hasibuan Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Rassya Nayla Ruliansyah Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Refina Jiska Adelia Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Mhd.Fadlul Hidayat Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Yoga Adil Anugrah Zamasi Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Waris Gabriel Barasa Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Putra Arima Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan
Irwansyah Siregar Program Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan

Keywords: Sports Philosophy, Historical Analysis, Qualitative Study

Abstract

This study explores the transformation of sports philosophy from ancient civilizations to the modern era, highlighting shifts in values, purposes, and conceptual foundations of physical activity across time. The problem underlying this research is the lack of comprehensive understanding regarding how philosophical thoughts about sports have evolved and influenced contemporary sports practices. The aim of this study is to describe the historical trajectory of sports philosophy and analyze its relevance to modern sports culture. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through literature review, document analysis, and interpretation of classical and modern philosophical texts related to sports. The findings reveal that ancient sports philosophy was strongly rooted in spiritual, ethical, and communal values; the classical Greek era emphasized harmony, virtue, and human excellence; while modern sports philosophy focuses on rationality, competition, performance, and global human values. The study concludes that the evolution of sports philosophy reflects broader changes in human civilization and continues to shape the orientation of sports in education, competition, and society today.

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