European Journal of Service Management

Previously: Zeszyty Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego. Service Management

ISSN: 2450-8535     eISSN: 2353-2858    OAI    DOI: 10.18276/ejsm.2017.23-03
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Issue archive / Vol. 23, 3/2017
Rural Metropolitan Areas as Sites for Recreational Activity of Their Inhabitants an Example of Poznan Agglomeration

Authors: Agata Basińska-Zych
WSB University in Poznań

Bernadeta Hołderna-Mielcarek
University School of Physical Education in Poznań

Alicja Kaiser
WSB University in Poznań
Keywords: recreational activity inhabitants of rural areas sports and recreational infrastructure Poznań Metropolis
Data publikacji całości:2017
Page range:10 (21-30)
Klasyfikacja JEL: O18 Q19 I12 Z20 Z32
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Abstract

This paper presents motives, types and forms of recreational activity of inhabitants of rural areas, especially location, time and average frequency of undertaking certain types and forms of recreational activity, using particular types of sports and recreational facilities and infrastructure, inhabitants opinions on factors influencing their selection of particular sports and recreation facilities, on recreational offer available in their home location, and satisfaction from the recreational offer in their home location. Research material was collected using diagnostic survey method. The survey included 1584 of inhabitants of the Poznań Metropolis Association area, including 377 inhabitants of rural areas. Obtained results enabled characterisation of recreational function and actions that could improve development of the recreation and business sector and quality of life in rural areas.
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