An Investigation of Attitude toward Exercise and Services Expected from Fitness Center of People at Jiaying University

Desheng Liu

doi:10.60027/ijsasr.2023.3425

Authors

Desheng Liu Faculty of Sports Science and Technology, Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1977-4078

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/ijsasr.2023.3425

Keywords:

Attitudes of Individuals; , Exercise and Services;, Fitness Center Management.

Abstract

Background and Aim: This research investigates the attitudes of individuals towards exercise and the services they expect from the fitness center at Jiaying University. The study aims to achieve the following objectives: (1) To examine the attitudes of Jiaying University's community, including teachers, staff, and students, towards exercise and various forms of physical activity. And (2) To identify the specific services that people anticipate receiving from Jiaying University's fitness center.

Materials and Methods: The research population comprises a total of 30,462 individuals, including teachers, staff, and students at Jiaying University, China, during the academic year 2022. The sample group for this study consisted of 379 participants who were selected using questionnaires as the primary data collection tool. Statistical analysis of the data involved calculating percentages, means, and standard deviations.

Results: The research findings are summarized as follows: Analysis of the population's attitudes toward exercise revealed that the top three factors with the highest agreement among respondents were: enhancing cardiovascular health, reducing fat accumulation in blood vessels, and slowing down the aging process. Examination of the services expected from Jiaying University's fitness center identified the following top three priorities: ensuring the safety of members, providing attentive employees, and maintaining high-quality equipment standards.

Conclusion: This study sheds light on the attitudes of Jiaying University's community towards exercise and their expectations regarding the services offered by the university's fitness center. The key areas of focus in this research encompass (1) the factors influencing exercise, (2) attitudes towards physical activity, (3) the management of the fitness center, and (4) the services anticipated from such a facility.

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