(1.School of Physical Education，China University of Geosciences，Wuhan 430074，China； 2.China Institute of Mountaineering and Outdoor Sports，Wuhan 430074，China； 3.School of Geography and Information Engineering，China University of Geosciences，Wuhan 430074，China； 4.School of Arts and Communication，China University of Geosciences，Wuhan 430074，China) Abstract: Based on the review of the theoretical research and practical development with Chinese and western outdoor sports classification. It is found that the western classifies outdoor sports from four aspects: site type, environmental impact, activity space, and resource type, and that is divided into four parts in China: resource conditions, purpose of participation, organization form, physical ability. The classification standards of western outdoor sports are mostly carried out by semi-official organizations sponsored by official organizations and private enterprises, and the classification standards are mainly based on the resources and environment of outdoor sports development, and pay attention to the ecological and social benefits in the process of outdoor sports development. The classification criteria of Chinese outdoor sports are mostly put forward by scholars in literature or monographs, and the classification basis focuses on the outdoor sports and the purpose of carrying out outdoor sports, which is limited to the dichotomy of traditional sports classification.The study holds that under the advocacy of ecological civilization construction, clarifying the classification system of Chinese and western outdoor sports, and further proposing appropriate classification standards for Chinese outdoor sports, Which is beneficial to promote the protection and development of Chinese outdoor resources and the green and sustainable development of outdoor industries. Keywords: outdoor sports；project classification；ecological clrilization；Chinese and western |
