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- Title
Assessment of User Satisfaction in an Outdoor Gym as a Tool for Improvements and Increased Adherence.
- Authors
de Araujo Vasconcelos, Taisy; Pinheiro Paes, Pedro; Fernandes da Costa, Marlene Salvina; Cavalcante de Oliveira, Byanka Santos; da Silva Xavier, Hiuanyellen; Romário dos Santos, Walmir; Roberto dos Santos, Wlaldemir
- Abstract
The study aimed to assess the satisfaction of Outdoor Gym (OG) users to identify areas for improvement that could enhance adherence to the practice. It is an exploratory and descriptive study involving 38 OG users. Participants completed a questionnaire to characterize the sample and profile, followed by the System Usability Scale to evaluate satisfaction with the equipment. The results revealed that users had an average age of 48 ± 13.3 years, with the majority being women (71%). They had been attending OG for approximately 12 ± 7.8 months, with the majority (61%) going at least 5 times a week. The proximity of OG to their homes (47%) was the primary reason for practicing, mainly with the goal of promoting health (71%). Areas for improvement identified included the need for a Physical Education Professional (PEF) and a space for children. Regarding satisfaction, the double diagonal rotation equipment obtained the highest score (90.1 ± 13.7), followed by the leg pressure equipment (84.3 ± 18.3), horse riding simulator (81.3 ± 16.9), skiing (77.6 ± 18.5), and surfing (73.9 ± 19.6). The proximity of the OG to the residence appears to be a significant factor in initiating the practice. It is suggested that the presence of a PEF and a space for children can complement satisfaction and encourage adherence and regular practice. However, additional studies with diverse populations are needed to target strategies that promote adherence.
- Subjects
SATISFACTION; PHYSICAL education; EQUESTRIANISM; GYMNASIUMS
- Publication
Retos: Nuevas Perspectivas de Educación Física, Deporte y Recreación, 2024, Vol 52, p333
- ISSN
1579-1726
- Publication type
Article