Sports services: motivations and attitudes in the practice of physical activity and sports in Spain and Colombia

This is a cross-sectional, empirical study set in Spain and Colombia to examine the main motivations and attitudes towards physical and sports activity in different population groups. An empirical model is proposed which integrates two existing models that explain the behaviour of physical exercise...

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Authors: Sánchez Torres, Javier Alirio, Arroyo Cañada, Francisco Javier, Argila Irurita, Ana María, Rivera González, Julián A.
Format: article
Status:Versión aceptada para publicación
Publication Date:2023
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Barcelona
Repository:Dipòsit Digital de la UB
OAI Identifier:oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/217743
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/217743
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Educació física
Política esportiva
Motivació de l'aprenentatge
Espanya
Colòmbia
Physical education and training
Sports and state
Learning motivation
Spain
Colombia
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Summary:This is a cross-sectional, empirical study set in Spain and Colombia to examine the main motivations and attitudes towards physical and sports activity in different population groups. An empirical model is proposed which integrates two existing models that explain the behaviour of physical exercise and sports practice: the physical activity and leisure motivation scale (PALMS), and the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). The results show neither significant differences between the two countries nor any differences in other categories, such as gender or age group. The motivation to take part in sports is seen as an improvement in physical condition and mental state and as a desire for mastery in sports practice. This is one of the most complete studies carried out in two countries at the same time to examine the process of consumer behaviour regarding sports services