Scholarly open access journals, Peer-reviewed, and Refereed Journals, Impact factor 8.14 (Calculate by google scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool) , Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Indexing in all major database & Metadata, Citation Generator, Digital Object Identifier(DOI)
BACKGROUND:
The definition of a Recreational sport can be debatable They can be easily defined as a sport
that is freeform, noncompetitive, and voluntary in nature. The main aim of Recreational
sports is to regulate the mental state of people and have a positive health benefit on an
individual.
OBJECTIVE: The study aims at the understanding of the general population about
Recreational sports and the nutrition associated with it.
METHODOLOGY: The study was done using a well-planned questionnaire, through the
filling of google forms due to Covid constraints. The 258 individuals participated in the study.
Also, google Forms has provided a better reach of the participants, especially in the
pandemic.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Among 258 participants, 124 were men and 134 were the
female majority of them being between the age group of 16 - 25 years. About 82.2% ( 212
participants were aware of Recreationalsports. 58.5% were aware of virtual Recreationalsports like
virtual marathons etc.65.5% of participants preferred physical sport compared to 31.4% who
preferred both virtual and physical Recreational sports considering the pandemic situation.
91.5% agreed Recreational sports had health benefits.61.6% played Recreational sports and
76.7% of participants stated it was a form of relaxation to play Recreational sports. 61.6% of
participants followed special advisers of warm-up and cool-down exercise during playing
Recreational sports.59.3 5 of participants wore special gears for Recreational sports
sometimes. About 28.3% consulted gym trainers/ fitness instructors to practice Recreational
sport and about 23 % consulted a coach to practice Recreational sports. A mere7.8% of them
consulted nutritionists for their Recreational sports nutrition.
CONCLUSION: The study revealed that the participants were well informed about
Recreational sports and the health benefits they have. The participants were able to manage
their eating patterns during the practice of Recreational sports. It was indeed happy to know
most of them were aware of “FIT INDIA MOVEMENT” and encouraged both themselves
and children to take part in Recreational sports.
Keywords:
Recreational Sports, Fit India Movement, Nutrition
Cite Article:
"KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE ABOUT RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND NUTRITION.", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 9, page no.433 - 442, September-2022, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2209055.pdf
Downloads:
000205416
ISSN:
2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
An International Scholarly Open Access Journal, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Journal Impact Factor 8.14 Calculate by Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool, Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Multilanguage Journal Indexing in All Major Database & Metadata, Citation Generator