Factors that determine the choise to play basketball game and continue to seek results

Abstract

Revelant of the research: Currently, there is a problem with physical activity among children, which leads to poor health (Rutkauskaitė, 2017; Smoll, Cumming, Smith, 2011; Hills, Andersen, Byrne, 2011). It has been researched that children are not sufficiently motivated to participate in sport related activities and do not see benefitsof them (Poteliūnienė 2010). The social environment is a great importance to the decreasing number of sportsmen, and it‘s interest in sport is decreasing (Kremer, Moran, Walker, Craig, 2012). Only finding out the most decisive factors in determining the sport will make it easier to attract childrens to a specific sport. Also, by identifying the factors contributing to sports, we will be able to improve the selection and prepare recommendations for coaches, educators and parents. Aim of study: Determine the factors that lead to choosing basketball and which of those factors continues to encourage sports. Methods: Literature analysis, questionnaire survey, statistical analysis. Results: It has been determined that both boys and girls encourages to choose basketball interest in basketball games and their observation, interest in gaming technique, and desire to enrich knowledge. However, the significance of most factors was statistically different, and significant differences were considered when p <0,05. It has also been found that boys and girls tend to encourage their sporting desire to be healthy and strong, to acquire new skills and the desire to spend their free time in a meaningful way. However, the statistical reliability was also different, and significant differences were kept at p <0,05. Conclusions: 1.Regardless of gender, the choice to play basketball is usually determined by the popularity of basketball, the playing technique, the desire to enrich knowledge and parent advice. However, statistical reliability is different. 2. Regardless of gender, exercising and seeking results are often driven by the desire to be healthy and strong, gaining new skills, leisurely activities, active participation, in competitions, communication with other sportsmen. However, their importance for boys and girls is also different