Body image encompasses individuals'perceptions and evaluations of their own bodies,including physiological function characteristics and personal attitude towards these characteristics.Based on the grounded theory,the in-depth inter-views with 10 senior teachers were conducted,and the data of the interview was analyzed through three levels of coding,extract-ing four core categories:"body cognition","body function","body experience"and"body regulation".This study finds that the senior teachers'body image has the core characteristics of accepting their own body,being satisfied with body functions,experi-encing bodily well-being,and caring for their body image.Based on these findings,strategies for optimizing master teachers'physical image are proposed:correctly understanding of the body,reshaping body concepts,enhancing body awareness,master-ing regulation methods,emphasizing body experience,and participating in embodied practices.
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