The purpose of this study is to propose the roles and expectations of the elderly physical education for active aging. This study examines the problem of the elderly that has emerged as an issue of our society from a multifaceted viewpoint, and the role and expectation of the elderly physical education to strengthen the consciousness and participation of the elderly for the active aging of the elderly. It emphasized that the diverse health problems of the elderly can be monetary easing of physical activity for active aging defined as health, participation, and safety. Furthermore, the deterioration of motor function due to aging led to social maladjustment and lack of social participation of the elderly. Finally, loss of role from isolation, alienation and income reduction can meet social needs through participation in physical activity. Especially, it is necessary to educate the elderly in various ways in order to enable the safe life of the elderly. The need for the development and dissemination of physical education programs for the elderly, changes in the social perception of the elderly, the space and policy for the elderly to participate actively in physical education, and the elderly physical education instructor It is a demand for upbringing.