The Influence Of Square Dance On Physical And Mental Functions Of Seniors

With the rapid development of Chinese society and the increasing aging of the population,the seniors have become one of the major groups that the whole nation has paid great attention to,especially the question about the physical and mental health of this group.In response to this situation,China has vigorously promoted the seniors fitness and seniors care services and regarded national fitness as a national strategy.Against this background,this study investigates the influence of square dance on the physical and mental fitness of the seniors based on the discipline perspective of psychology of art.The study mainly used observation methods,interviews,questionnaires,mathematical statistics and other research methods,and focused on the basic situation,the physical and mental conditions before and after of the square dance,the environmental conditions and needs of the venues of senior participants who participated in square dance in the six administrative districts of Harbin.Finally,studies have shown the statistical analysis of the participants’ positive and negative sentiment score.The primary research findings of this study are as follows:The basic situation of participants:The majority of senior participants in the square dance are women and over the age of 60 and under 70.Participation frequency and exercise intensity:Most seniors participate in square dance activities 6-7 times a week.Each time is approximately 60-90 minutes and most of them choose to exercise during the evening.Participants’ evaluation of music and dance:Most of the participants feel that the accompaniment music of the square dance is stunning,the rhythm is cheerful,the lyric verse is rich and varied,and the dance moves are beautiful and artistic.Physiological changes:Most participants consider that their physical indicators and physical health have been improved after the square dance.Psychological changes:Most participants believe that participating in the square dance has a positive effect on their mentality.It mainly shows that the mood and self-confidence becomes better.Future development needs:Most participants hope to get guidance in music selection,dance movement training and choreography from professional square dance instructors.Most of them expect that the square dance activities will receive wide national support from the entire society.Based on the above findings,this study analyzed the existing problems and causes of seniors’ participation in square dance activities,and proposed the measures and development strategies from the aspects of social support and participants for promoting physical and mental health of the senior people through square dance in the future.