Assignment Task: Why People Participate in Sport and Exercise?
After reading Chapter 3 and viewing the affiliated Powerpoints, post the reasons that you and people you know participate in athletics or exercise. Consider situational or personal factors that influence participation, major motives for participation, and unusual or unique motives.
There are no real right or wrong answers. The purpose is to expand your understanding of why you and others participate in sport or exercise. As a sport and exercise psychology consumer, you will need to take time to examine motives for participation and compare your motives to others.
1. Motives for Sport or Exercise Participation
2. Motives for Dropping Out of Sport or Exercise