SENSES OF JOIN TO THE MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEING AND NATURE

Authors

  • Leandro Dri Manfiolete UNESP Rio Claro
  • Carmen Maria Aguiar UNESP Rio Claro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/alesde.v2i1.24777

Keywords:

Adherence, Leisure, Mountain Bike, Nature.

Abstract

This qualitative study identifies directions to join the mountain bike. We use an exploratory research, developed through semi-structured interviews and participatory research, applied to a purposive sample consisting of adult twenty-one persons, of both sexes, with at least two years experience in the practice of mountain biking. Based on the perspective of Discourse Analysis results show that the sense of playful adventure, overcoming challenges and sociability are the most obvious meanings of adherence to mountain biking. We can also, sense of fun, health and quality of life for mountain bikers.

Author Biographies

Leandro Dri Manfiolete, UNESP Rio Claro

Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências da Motricidade - Instituto de Biociências - UNESP RC

Carmen Maria Aguiar, UNESP Rio Claro

Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências da Motricidade - Instituto de Biociências - UNESP RC

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Published

2012-04-02

How to Cite

Manfiolete, L. D., & Aguiar, C. M. (2012). SENSES OF JOIN TO THE MOUNTAIN BIKE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEING AND NATURE. The Journal of the Latin American Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport (ALESDE), 2(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/alesde.v2i1.24777

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Original Papers

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