Swim, Pedals and Run: Qualitative Analysis of Motivations for the Practice of Sports by Amateur and Professional Triathletes
Department
Exercise Science and Sport Management
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
Triathlon, composed of swimming, cycling and running, has shown an increase in its practice in recent years. We are currently facing one of the biggest pandemics in the world due to the new coronavirus, which directly affected the training routine and preparation for triathletes competitions. The objective of this investigation, under a qualitative methodology, is to understand what are the motivational factors for the practice of Triathlon by Brazilian athletes. The results show three emerging categories: training sheets, tests and competitions and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article concludes that triathletes are motivated by different reasons and trace an intimate relationship between the practice of Triathlon and their respective sports trajectories.
Journal Title
Movimento
Journal ISSN
0104754X
Volume
29
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.22456/1982-8918.121238