The Reasons for Preference of the Fitness Centres in the Sakarya Region and the Expectations of the Individuals

摘要

In this study it is researched that why the individuals prefer the sport centres that are doing sports and what are their expectations from these sport centres and do they meet the individuals’ expectations in the frame of equipment, service, hygiene, instructor, ventilation. The universe of this study covers individuals in the fitness centres in Adapazar?, Sakarya. The aim of this study is determining the reasons for preference of the fitness clubs and if they meet the expectations of the individuals. The research group consists of 33 female and 100 male individuals. SPSS 16.0 (Statistical Packet for the Social Science) is used for the solutions. According to the questionnaire results; three fourth of the individuals have a sport background and they are maintaining doing sport. Additionally it is determined that the individuals go these centres in order to lose weight or do sport. As a result it is determined that the individuals have preferred the fitness centres via friendship recommendation and the fitness centres have met the expectations of the individuals.