Abstract
ABSTRACT In this paper, the authors present part of the results of an extensive study which attempted to identify factors affecting or related to physical activity during leisure time. The main aim of this part of the study was to pinpoint motivational factors which influence adult males to participate in physical activity. 482 males, mean age 29, participated in the study, and were presented a list of 33 sport activities. Two indicators of the degree of physical activity which served as dependent variables, were the extent and the level of physical activity. The subject of motivation for participation in physical activity during leisure time was approached from two main viewpoints: that which identifies main dimensions of attitude and that which is based on the Expectancy-Valence Theory. The findings show that the most important motivational factors regarding the population in this study are 1) physical activity as supplying tension and excitement which stems from fast movement, changes in direction of m...
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