Abstract: Objective To explore beliefs on physical activity in the community elderly and its influencing factors, the focus on their behavioral beliefs normative beliefs, and perceived control beliefs. Methods Half-constructive interview was committed to 12 community elderly. The data was analyzed by Colaizzi method of Phenomena observation qualitative study. Results Three themes was extracted:the physical activity status;physical activity beliefs;physical activity influencing factors. Conclusion Physical activity in the elderly is low, but they have positive attitude toward physical activity, the elders should be given more social and environmental support to raise the level of their physical activity.

Key words: community, the elderly, physical activity, beliefs, qualitative study