Preparation of sports activities with cultural perspective for Thailand's Green Marathon athletes
Introduction: This study examines how sports and physical preparation influence athletes’ readiness, motivation, and eco-friendly behaviors in Thailand’s green marathon. it aims to investigate how consistent training, guided by self-determination theory, shapes environmental awareness and participa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-08-01
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| Series: | Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación |
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| Online Access: | https://revistaretos.org/index.php/retos/article/view/117045 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: This study examines how sports and physical preparation influence athletes’ readiness, motivation, and eco-friendly behaviors in Thailand’s green marathon. it aims to investigate how consistent training, guided by self-determination theory, shapes environmental awareness and participation within the cultural context.
Objective: to analyze the relationships among preparation, motivation, perceived event quality, and eco-conscious behaviors of marathon runners, emphasizing cultural and sustainability aspects.
Methodology: A quantitative design was employed, surveying 400 runners through structured questionnaires and testing relationships using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.
Results: Systematic training enhances motivation, confidence, perceived quality, and environmentally responsible actions. significant positive links among preparation, intrinsic motivation, perceived quality, and eco-conscious practices were confirmed.
Discussion: These outcomes support prior literature highlighting holistic preparationphysical, mental, and environmental in promoting sustainable participation and awareness. integrating cultural values and sustainability fosters community involvement and ecological responsibility.
Conclusions: Effective preparation strengthens motivation and eco-friendly practices, encouraging sustainable marathon participation. promoting integrated training that embeds ecological education and cultural principles can advance Thailand’s goals for sustainable sports tourism and responsible event management.
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| ISSN: | 1579-1726 1988-2041 |