The relationship between the quality of sports facilities and people’s satisfaction with exercise—The chain mediating effect of active participation and self-efficacy in the context of biomechanics

Abstract

In order to explore the relationship between active participation and self-efficacy in the quality of sports facilities and exercise satisfaction, this study takes into account the perspective of biomechanics. A survey was conducted among 361 urban residents aged 16 and above in Yongzhou City. The “Sports Facilities Quality Scale”, “Active Participation Scale”, “Self-Efficacy Scale”, and “Exercise Satisfaction Scale” were utilized, with an added consideration of biomechanical factors. Biomechanics, which examines the mechanical aspects of human movement during exercise, provides a crucial framework for understanding how sports facilities interact with the human body. High - quality sports facilities, designed in accordance with biomechanical principles, can significantly influence the physical experience of exercise. For example, the surface material and structure of a running track can affect the impact forces on joints during running, and the ergonomic design of fitness equipment can enhance the efficiency and comfort of movements. These biomechanical factors directly impact a person’s active participation in exercise. When facilities are biomechanically optimized, individuals are more likely to engage actively in physical activities, as they experience less discomfort and reduced risk of injury. The results showed that: 1) The quality of sports facilities, active participation, self-efficacy and exercise satisfaction were significantly correlated with each other. 2) Active participation played a single intermediary role between the quality of sports facilities and exercise satisfaction, accounting for 26.81% of the total effect, and self-efficacy played a single intermediary role between the quality of sports facilities and exercise satisfaction; Active participation and self-efficacy play a chain intermediary role between the quality of sports facilities and exercise satisfaction, accounting for 26.34% of the total effect. Conclusion: Considering biomechanics, the quality of sports facilities indirectly affects the exercise satisfaction of urban residents in Yongzhou City through the chain mediation of active participation and self - efficacy. In the context of national fitness, high - quality sports facilities, designed with biomechanical principles in mind, play a positive and crucial role in promoting residents’ physical exercise, as they can enhance the overall exercise experience from a biomechanical perspective.