Factors Affecting Sports Participation at the Recreational Level

Abstract

Background:The Sports industry is thriving in India. At this stage, we must understand the factors that affect participation in sport to understand consumers' behavior and provide them with what is missing in the industry. There are various social, economic factors that affect participation in sport by various individuals. Sports Infrastructure is another factor that can help create a culture of sports that is much needed for the country to achieve success at the elite level. The paper aimed to discover the behavior of people participating in sport, know their needs to bridge the gap between what the consumers want and what is already present in the market.Methods: The type of research carried out in this paper is Qualitative Research. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews across different demographics -Age, Gender and Profession.Conclusion:.It is clear from the study that the future of sports will be dependent on a wide range of factors which may involve having to change the cultural and social attitudes among people, attitudes towards the structure and distribution to free time and accordingly programs must be created in a way that people feel motivated to participate in sports.

Motivation Patterns of Cyclists in the New-Normal Era

“…On the other hand, others use sport to expand their social circles and are considerably more interested in sports involvement since it allows them to engage in some form of physical exercise while also meeting their social demands. One of the most essential criteria for sports involvement is a social connection(Nahata & Raizada, 2020).The results of this study can be used as consideration for policymakers, especially those related to bicycles. Cyclists share the same motivation but come from different socio-demographics(Ryan & Deci, 2017), providing a well-established and comprehensive framework for understanding differences in the quality and well-being of sporting engagement during or about meetings.…”

“…Support from parents is one of the key social factors in determining the participation in sport by an individual. They are the financial support for children until they earn(Nahata & Raizada, 2020) (Chen et al, 2017(Kucukibis & Gul, 2019).…”