Investigation of Motivation Levels of Individuals Doing Fitness and Kickbox for Recreative Activity Purpose in Terms of Some Variables

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the correlation of motivation levels of those who do fitness and kickbox exercises for recreative activity in Antalya Province in terms of some variables. The sampling group of the research is consisted of individuals who do fitness and kickbox for the recreative purpose in Antalya province. “Recreational Exercise Motivation Measure” (REMM) developed for the purpose of determining the factors which can motivate the individuals to the exercise was used as a data collection tool in the study. Totally 190 individuals participated into the study. SPSS 22.0 program was used for the analysis of data obtained. While Independent T test was used in comparison of the motivation factors by the participants’ gender, exercise type they perform and status of supplement, OneWay ANOVA analysis was used in comparison of the motivation factors by the age groups, income status, educational background and starting time of the exercise.