Education as a Tool of Engagement in Sport and Physical Activity

Abstract

The paper deals with the issue of education and its relationship with sports and other physical activities among the Czech adult population. The main goal of the paper is to find out if the level of reached education is related with attitudes towards sports and other physical activities and with their consequent realization as well. The research was realized by the questionnaire SFSPA (Social Role of the Sport and Physical Activity) in the years 2019-2020. The research sample consisted of 1000 respondents (486 men and 514 women) from all over the Czech Republic. All respondents were questioned personally, their participation was voluntary, and all data were anonymized. For determination the research sample, we used a stratified quota selection with regards to sex, age and residence. The data were processed by using first and second level data sorting, specifically pivot tables. Furthermore, correlation analysis and statistical significance (χ2 ) were used. The results clearly testified that the grade of reached education has a positive connection with a relationship towards sports and other physical activities.