A Case Study: Participation Motives of Strength and Conditioning Training for College Students

Jennifer Y. Mak, Siu Yin Cheung

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the participation motives of college students taking part in strength and conditioning training. The subjects were four university students. Observations, interviews and documents were utilized as the primary sources of data collection. The data were analyzed using number checking and triangulation techniques. The findings were organized into the following sections: need recognition, and belonging and affection motives. The participants’ needs to work out included losing weight, keeping fit, staying in shape, securing physical appearance, releasing stress, and establishing healthy lifestyles. The most important motive for them to work out was spending time and interacting with friends.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-64
Number of pages7
JournalAsian Journal of Physical Education and Recreation
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2011

User-Defined Keywords

  • Participation motives
  • strength and conditioning training
  • college students

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