Research On The Sports Activities Of The Elderly In Huangshi City Under The Background Of Aging

Since China entered the aging society in 2000,with the development of social economy,aging has shown a deepening trend.Facing the increasing size of the elderly,achieving their healthy and happy life and enjoying a sense of belonging in their old age will become the focus of the whole society.It has been confirmed that regular participation in scientific physical exercise can have a positive impact on the physical and mental health of the elderly and social adaptability.This study takes the elderly people’s sports activities in the downtown area of Huangshi as the research object,and uses the literature data method,field survey method,questionnaire survey,mathematical statistics method,etc.to study the elderly’s sports awareness,purpose of activities,and types of activities.GIS(Geographic Information System)technology is used to classify and establish a buffer zone(service scope)for the main sports venues for the elderly in the downtown area of Huangshi and the school sports venues that can be used.The main conclusions of the study are as follows:(1)The elderly in the downtown area of Huangshi City have a better understanding of the role of sports,but they do not have a good understanding of the distinction between sports activities and housework;36.9% of the elderly choose to exercise with their friends;the motivation for sports activities of the elderly is mainly physical fitness,Leisure,entertainment and communication;54.3% of the elderly achieve sports motivation by participating in sports activities.(2)Running and walking,chess and cards,square dance and aerobics are the main sports activities of the elderly in the downtown area of Huangshi;70.5% of the elderly have three or more weekly physical activities;74.7% of the elderly have the length of sports activities Between 31 and 121 minutes.(3)The source of funds for sports activities for the elderly in the downtown area of Huangshi is single,mainly self-financed;the number of social sports instructors who guide the fitness of the elderly is small,and the professional capacity of volunteers is limited.(4)The main sports venues for the elderly in the downtown area of Huangshi are the fitness points at the residential district level,sports venues at the residential district level and sports venues at the street level.The opening of school sports ground can supplement the deficiency of the old people’s sports ground.(5)The internal factors that affect the physical activities of the elderly in the downtown area of Huangshi are mainly their own health status,awareness of physical activities,and family lifestyles;external factors include sports activities funds,social sports instructors,sports facilities and facilities,and access to sports The distance of the venue and the environment of the stadium.(6)Strengthen the promotion of sports knowledge and raise the awareness of sports among the elderly;mainly finance the government’s investment and raise funds for sports activities for the elderly;improve the infrastructure construction of sports venues;provide a variety of fitness programs suitable for the elderly to exercise and strengthen Construction of social sports instructors.