Analysis of the cultivation of social responsibility of physical education students in the context of Healthy China

Abstract

Background and Study Aim. 'Healthy China’ is an important symbol of China's social development and national prosperity. As practitioners and disseminators of sports and health, physical education of students should actively play their own specialties in the process of "Healthy China" construction. This study investigates the social responsibility and cultivation of college students so as to create a good atmosphere for educational groups from the four levels of society, family, school, and itself. Material and Methods. The participants were 53 students (aged 19-21 years) from the College of Physical Education and Health of East China Normal University. The "Questionnaire on the Cultivation of Social Responsibility of Students Majoring in Physical Education" was used as a search tool. A total of 60 questionnaires were distributed using the online platform in this study, and 53 valid questionnaires were recovered after sorting and screening. Among them, 32 were male students and 21 were female students. Results. Students lack enthusiasm and initiative in paying attention to national policies, learning health knowledge and technology, and participating in health education. There is also a lack of self-control and perseverance in physical exercise and healthy eating. Insufficient sleep and poor psychological state lead to low participation in social activities; College students have a low awareness of promoting sports spirit. Conclusions. The findings of this study shed light on the crucial need to cultivate social responsibility among college students majoring in sports at multiple levels: society, family, school, and individual. To effectively promote "Healthy China" and maximize the potential impact of physical education students, concerted efforts must be made to address the identified shortcomings and foster a holistic approach to social responsibility.