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Salvador Angosto1, Rosendo Berengüí2, José Miguel Vegara-Ferri1
1Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Murcia, 30720 Santiago de la Ribera, Spain.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 14, 2020
Summary
During COVID-19 confinement, Spanish adults engaged in physical activity primarily for psychological well-being. Three commitment groups emerged, with enthusiasm outweighing affliction for sports participation.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated global population confinement, significantly altering daily life and routines worldwide.
- Understanding behavioral changes in physical activity during and after restrictive measures is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the motivations and commitment levels towards physical activity in the Spanish population during COVID-19 confinement and the subsequent "new normal".
- To segment the population based on physical activity engagement to inform targeted interventions.
Main Methods:
- Online survey administered to 1025 amateur athletes (534 males, 491 females; average age 35).
- Data collected on motives for sports practice and commitment to physical activity.
- Cluster analysis (hierarchical and non-hierarchical) to identify distinct groups.
Main Results:
- Three amateur groups were identified: High Commitment (n=650), Moderate Commitment (n=324), and Low Commitment (n=81).
- Primary motivation across groups was psychological, focusing on improved or managed emotional well-being.
- All groups reported higher enthusiasm for physical activity than affliction from sports, with significant differences based on gender, education, and prior sports habits.
Conclusions:
- Psychological well-being is a key driver for physical activity engagement, even during societal disruption.
- Segmentation of the population based on physical activity commitment and motivation is essential for developing effective public health strategies.
- Findings underscore the need for tailored approaches to promote physical activity in diverse population segments.
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