Abstract

In this study, we have a comparative study on the physique and physical training situation between the senior citizens in urban and rural areas in Tangshan city. This research is aimed at studying the physical conditions of 281 representative senior citizens (60-69 years old) in urban and rural areas of Tangshan city, Hebei Province, to get a complete insight into the current physical conditions of Tangshan senior citizens. With the help of correlation data of the second national physique monitoring organized by Hebei Sports Bureau and relative departments, this study analyses the factors affecting senior citizens' physique health based on their body shape and physical function and the physical qualities etc., by using methods of investigation and mathematical statistics. Furthermore, some rational proposals on Tangshan urban and rural senior citizens' sports exercise and physical health development are provided here, as a guide for senior citizens to take an active part in sports exercise and develop build up their body in an all-around way.

Keywords:

Physique, senior citizens in urban and rural areas, sports exercise, Tangshan city,

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