Research On The Effect Of Tennis On The Physical And Mental Health Of The Elderly

This article uses literature,questionnaires,experiments,mathematical statistics and other methods.Taking the senior citizens of Luan City participating in tennis as the research object.The focus of the survey was participants from the participants of the West College,National Fitness Center,Nanshan Tennis Center,Rural Electric Tennis Center and Xin'an Bridge Sports Center.A total of 24 elderly people participated in the experiment.Based on the investigation of the status quo of senior citizens participating in tennis in Lu'an City,this paper analyzes the factors influencing the participation of seniors in tennis and the physical and psychological problems that often occur in the tennis.At the same time,through experimental methods,the understanding of the impact of tennis on the physical and mental health of the elderly,and provide theoretical basis for the elderly to propose measures to avoid sports injuries and psychological problems.The research aims to promote the healthy development of elderly tennis in Luan City and provide theoretical references for the elderly to participate in tennis in a rational and scientific manner.After the study,the following results are obtained:Changes in body shape after the experiment: Elderly men and women changed their body circumference after the experiment.There was a significant change in the forearm circumference and waist circumference in the elderly women group,but no significant changes in the thigh circumference,calf circumference,hip circumference and chest circumference.The elderly men group had significant changes in waist circumference,while other circumferences did not show significant differences.Body functions: The elderly men and women had significant changes in diastolic blood pressure,systolic blood pressure,and vital capacity,but no significant changes in heart rate.In terms of physical fitness,the older women's group had significant changes in the grip strength and standing on one foot and had significant improvement.There was no significant difference in the flexion of the sitting body.The elderly men group showed significant differences in grip strength,and there was no significant difference in the standing and standing position of the closed eyes.Mental health: The mental health status of the old men's group and the women's group were improved,the negative emotions were reduced,and the positive emotions were increased.The elderly women group showed significant changes in somatization,interpersonal relationships,hostility,and depression.The elderly men group showed significant changes in somatization,obsessive-compulsive disorder,interpersonal relationships,and hostility.Problems in tennis: Physical aspects of the elderly are prone to sports injuries in wrists,elbows,waist,knees,ankles,and thigh muscles.This has an important connection with the elderly in the non-standard technical movements and lack of physical fitness.Psychological aspects are prone to excessive behaviors due to differences in personality and attitude towards the game.Research Suggestions:(1)Improve the post setting of grass-roots sports instructors and tennis coaches,and at the same time strengthen relevant theoretical training for community instructors.(2)Increase the infrastructure construction to meet the needs of the elderly and improve the supporting services.(3)The elderly should also pay attention to physical fitness while participating in tennis.(4)Participate in tennis scientifically,pay attention to exercise load and exercise intensity.(5)The elderly should establish the "health first" exercise mentality in participating in tennis,and maintain a healthy mentality during exercise.At the same time take more doubles game mode.