(1.Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science,Sichuan University,Chengdu 610064,China;2.Institute of High Education,Southwest University,Chongqing 400715,China) Abstract: The authors investigated and analyzed scientific capacities of 1 082 sports professionals in 31 cities in mainland China by means of questionnaire survey, and revealed the following findings: 1) sports professionals in China have a so so level of scientific knowledge, and a weak overall awareness of science; 2) sports professionals in China have a cold attitude towards science, and a lack of a scientific behavior of problem analysis; 3) there is a sig-nificant difference in the pursuit of scientific knowledge, scientific awareness and scientific attitude as well as in the defense of truth between sports professionals with different education backgrounds. Based on their investigation and study, the authors set forth action specific measures such as sharpen scientific awareness, firm scientific attitude, and enhance the scientific capacities and scientific research capabilities of sports professionals. Key words: sports professional;scientific capacities;cultural capacities |