MOTIVATION TO CARRY OUT RECREATIONAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES ON CAR FREE DAY AT SEMARANG

Abstract

The activities of the people of Semarang, especially in terms of doing recreational sports, are currently lacking. In addition to the awareness factor of the importance of exercise for the body, another factor that encourages people to do recreational sports is the facilities and infrastructure available to support these activities. The purpose of this study is to find out the motivation of the people of Semarang to do recreational sports through the Car Free Day (CFD) program at Simpang Lima Semarang in 2024. The research uses qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The research location is around Pahlawan Road, Semarang. The target in this study is the people of Semarang with an age limit of 18 years - 45 years who take part in CFD, then a sample of 100 people is taken. In this study, the instrument used is a questionnaire. The indicators of motivation variables are 1) intrinsic which is described in sub-indicators: a) exercise, b) maintaining health, c) refreshing, 2) extrinsic which is described in sub-indicators: a) friends, b) location, c) cost, d) weather, e) role of the government. The descriptive analysis used is a percentage descriptive analysis. The results of the study concluded that the community's motivation for recreational sports through CFD on Pahlawan Road, Semarang has a percentage of 75% above the average price, so it can be concluded that the community's motivation for recreational sports through CFD on Pahlawan Road, Semarang is in the high category.