The lack of participation for surfing by Sri Lankans: With Special References to Arugambey&Kabalana Surfing Area
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IOSR-JSPE) - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Surfing is one of most popular sport in the world. As well as many foreign surfers come to Sri Lanka for surfing. there are many surfing beaches in Sri Lanka. among those Arugambey is the best surfing beach. In addition, Weligama, Hikkaduwa, Ahangama, are the best surfing areas. But the problem was local surfers’ participation percentage is very law. this research was done for find out the factors for lack of participation for surfing. the specific objective of this research was to identify the factors which can be impact to participation for surfing by Sri Lankans. and specific objectives ware There was to identify the most impact factors and to ranking the factors which can most influence. one independent variable name as participation for surfing and there are six independent variables such as prices, culture, awareness, accessibility, sponsors and facilities. participation sample method using for select the sample and closed – ended questionnaire were used for data collection. Questionnaire were distributed through the 50 surfers in Arugambey and Kabalana. The data was analysis from SPSS 21.0 using factor loading and cross tabulation. The findings of this study show 8 factors influence for lack of participation for surfing by Sri Lankans. Out of factors including accessibility was the most prominent factor influencing on surfing participation. Other factors are awareness, resources, sponsors, social attitudes, facilities, culture and prices.
Authors and Affiliations
W. A. P. Kumara, M. L. M. Silva, R. W. B. M. D. Madusanka
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