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Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas

Cilt: 12 Sayı: 1 3 Temmuz 2026
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Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas

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Aim: This research investigates how municipal recreational sports facilities are perceived in terms of their appropriateness for physical activity, with particular emphasis on user satisfaction levels, patterns of utilization, and socio-demographic characteristics Method: Designed as a correlational survey design, the research involved 381 participants who utilized municipal recreational facilities located in the Balıkesir city center. Data were gathered through the Physical Activity Venue Evaluation Scale (PAVES). In the current sample, the instrument exhibited a high level of internal reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = .890). Results: The findings reveal a significant "perceptual gap" in municipal infrastructure; despite the availability of these spaces, 70.1% of participants view them as inadequate. Statistical analysis shows that perceived time adequacy is the most critical factor influencing spatial evaluation (p < .001). Individuals experiencing "time poverty" report significantly lower satisfaction. Interestingly, male participants exhibited higher selectivity (PAVS) and reported more significant obstacles (OPAE) compared to females (p < .01). Variables such as age (p = .952) and educational level (p = .203) did not show significant differences. Conclusion: The results suggest that proximity alone does not ensure accessibility. As the majority of participants engage in activities with family or friends, recreational spaces also operate as key social infrastructures. Therefore, municipal strategies should emphasize qualitative enhancement over numerical expansion, prioritizing functional diversity and time-efficient infrastructure to meet the subjective needs of urban resident.

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Destekleyen Kurum

This research received no external funding.

Etik Beyan

This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethical approval for the research was granted by the Balıkesir University Health Sciences Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee on February 13, 2024 (Protocol No: 2024/8).

Teşekkür

The authors would like to express their sincere appreciation to all participants for their valuable contributions to this study. Their insights and experiences regarding municipality-managed sports facilities provided essential data for evaluating the relationship between physical activity and urban recreation. The authors also extend their gratitude to the local authorities for their cooperation and support during the data collection process.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Spor Faaliyetleri Yönetimi, Spor ve Rekreasyon

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

3 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

11 Şubat 2026

Kabul Tarihi

15 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Özdayı, N., Deniz, Y., Akbal, M., & Kilci, A. K. (2026). Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1885690
AMA
1.Özdayı N, Deniz Y, Akbal M, Kilci AK. Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas. Uls Spor, Egz & Ant Bil Derg. 2026;12(1). doi:10.18826/useeabd.1885690
Chicago
Özdayı, Nahit, Yılmaz Deniz, Murat Akbal, ve Alp Kaan Kilci. 2026. “Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 12 (1). https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1885690.
EndNote
Özdayı N, Deniz Y, Akbal M, Kilci AK (01 Temmuz 2026) Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 12 1
IEEE
[1]N. Özdayı, Y. Deniz, M. Akbal, ve A. K. Kilci, “Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas”, Uls Spor, Egz & Ant Bil Derg, c. 12, sy 1, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.18826/useeabd.1885690.
ISNAD
Özdayı, Nahit - Deniz, Yılmaz - Akbal, Murat - Kilci, Alp Kaan. “Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS 12/1 (01 Temmuz 2026). https://doi.org/10.18826/useeabd.1885690.
JAMA
1.Özdayı N, Deniz Y, Akbal M, Kilci AK. Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas. Uls Spor, Egz & Ant Bil Derg. 2026;12. doi:10.18826/useeabd.1885690.
MLA
Özdayı, Nahit, vd. “Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas”. International Journal of Sport Exercise and Training Sciences - IJSETS, c. 12, sy 1, Temmuz 2026, doi:10.18826/useeabd.1885690.
Vancouver
1.Nahit Özdayı, Yılmaz Deniz, Murat Akbal, Alp Kaan Kilci. Physical Activity and Urban Recreation: Evaluating the Role of Municipality-Managed Sports Areas. Uls Spor, Egz & Ant Bil Derg. 01 Temmuz 2026;12(1). doi:10.18826/useeabd.1885690