dc.contributor.author |
Ngetich, Eric D.K |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022-02-09T08:50:05Z |
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dc.date.available |
2022-02-09T08:50:05Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2012-06 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286912769_Motivational_Gender_Difference_in_sport_and_exercise_participation |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/5953 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Motivation is an important psychological variable in Physical Activity(PA) as it determines both entry and
continued adherence to PA.Understanding motivating factors is an antecedent to the understanding of behaviour
change and programming of PA.The study was carried out to determine gender differences in participation
motives to PA of sport science students of a university. Data was collected through questionnaires from 60(30
males and 20 females) sport science students. Results showed that sport science students perceive their physical
health status as fair and they are involved in diverse PA with no significant gender differences. The main
motives for participation in PA were Weight management; enjoyment and revitalization while the least
motivators for both males and females were stress management and competition. Reported constraints to PA
were lack of motivation, and lack of time and injuries. It is recommended that Sport science students need
pursue their studies with visionary ideas on how to navigate motivation into PA and the constraints to PA. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
Journal of Physical Education and Sport |
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dc.subject |
Gender, |
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dc.subject |
Motivation, |
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dc.subject |
Physical Activity |
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dc.title |
Motivational gender difference in sport and exercise participation. |
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dc.type |
Article |
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