Motivos de la práctica del futbol relacionado con los deportistas de las escuelas y clubes del municipio de San Diego, César

Abstract

Introduction: Soccer is a sport that transcends geographical and cultural borders, it has taken deep roots in the life of communities around the world. Motivation is a complex phenomenon that involves psychic processes that guide behavior by determining its direction, intensity, and purpose. Objective: Analyze the reasons why the children of San Diego Cesar attend soccer practices at schools and sports clubs. Method: Descriptive cross-sectional research carried out in a cohabitation sample of 50 children who belong to sports clubs and schools in an age range of 7 to 16 years. Information was collected on reasons for sports participation of soccer players from schools and clubs in the municipality of San Diego Cesar, related to athletes. The Google Forms Questionnaire was used as a collection instrument. Descriptive and contingency analyzes were performed to analyze the data. Results: In the sample, which included 50 sports children, the male sex predominated (97.3%), and the average age was 7 to 16 years (± 0.95). 95.2% are primary and secondary school students. The majority carry out their academic activities in the municipality of San Diego, Cesar. Conclusions: The results of this study highlight the complexity of the motivations behind the practice of soccer among athletic children. While fun and pleasure emerge as prominent factors, other motives such as socialization, seeking challenges, and support from friends and family are also recognized.