Recreational Sports Strategies for the Depression Problems of Elderly in Guangdong

Abstract

​The development of recreational sports strategies for the depression problems of elderly in Guangdong to achieve the alleviation of depression symptoms. The research purpose: (1) To study the theory of recreational sports and current situation of the symptoms of depression in elderly people in Guangdong. (2) To develop recreational sports strategies for the depression problems of elderly in Guangdong. (3) To validate the feasibility of recreational sports strategies for the depression problems of elderly in Guangdong. The research methodology is Research and Development (R&D). The process of this study divided into four parts: R1, 84 elderly with depression answers the questionnaire and 11 Key Informant was interviewed and analyzed by SWOT. D1, create recreational sport strategy by TOWs analysis. R2, connoisseurship by 9 experts and validate the feasibility, and D2, revised the strategies. Results as shows: the current situation of elderly depression was low level of education, having three or more children, farmer and Self-employed, and large group of then rely on national health insurance. Researchers developed FVIPT strategies include and 5 components: Recreation Sports Financial Subsidies, Recreation Sports Venues, Recreation Sports Instructors, Recreation Sports Programs, Recreation Sports Time. All strategies were found high feasibilities (Mean 4.48 ± S.D.0.50) and the highest feasibilities strategy is Strategy 4 Recreation Sports Programs (Mean 4.86 ± S.D.0.38) Conclusion: This study developed FVIPT recreational sports strategies. The implemental of strategy concerned with Financial, Venues, Instructors, Programs and Time could alleviate the symptoms of depression in elderly people in Mao Ming, Guang Dong. Strategy 1 (Recreation Sports Financial Subsidies): Establishment of a subsidy system that combines multiple sources of funding by multiple payers. Strategy 2 (Recreation Sports Venue): Maintain, renovate, upgrade, and construct recreational and sports venues properly. Strategy 3 (Recreation Sports Instructors): Train, assign, and hire physical education instructors who specialize in recreational sports for elderly depression. Strategy 4 (Recreation Sports Programs): Promote the heritage and innovation of recreational sports programs. Strategy 5 (Recreation Sports Time): Scientifically and rationally develop Recreational-time physical activity schedules for elderly depression.

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