Abstract: Although obtaining great achievements in science, literature and arts, Renaissance failed to rejuvenate sports culture. This has become a flaw of Renaissance, and needs to be examined and reflected upon. This paper examines the body clues from a philosophical perspective, trying to explain how sports are absent in the Renaissance movement. The evolution of the body clues reveals that sports in the West in ancient times underwent several stages: the flourishing period in ancient Greece, the inactive period in the medieval ages as a result of the confinement of Christianity, and the “stumbling-in-low-profile” period during Renaissance when science, technology, culture and art were roundly recovering. For sports, Renaissance promoted emancipation of mind and awareness of body consciousness. During the renaissance period, sports just had a good beginning, and were far from being rejuvenated.

Key words: Concept of Body, Renaissance, Absence of Sports, Sports Philosophy