Gender Stereotyping and Its Impact On Choice of Recreation Activities Found Within Health-Clubs in Five Star Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education (IOSR-JSPE) - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The age long stereotypes attached to gender roles that stemmed from childhood are still evident in choice of physical activities health club members participate in. Despite most affluent population showing intention to participate, it is not clear for those who are actively involved, whether they attain the intended benefits. This study sought to establish the impact these stereotypes had on the affluent members’ participation in physical activities within five star hotels in Nairobi. A descriptive survey method covering 109 health club members strategically sampled from four out of the thirteen five star hotels in Nairobi was used. Data from health club members were collected using a close ended questionnaireand then analysed using t-test. The results showed differences in the way respondents’ choice of physical activities, reasons for their choices and dislike for what they did not participate in. Hotel health club instructors have a great role to encourage their members to appreciate the benefits of various activities available so as to help the government to realise its goal of creating a healthy nation.
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Anthony Pepela
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- DOI 10.9790/6737-05015664.
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