A Narrative Inquiry of the Experience of Participating in Triathlon

碩士 === 國立臺北教育大學 === 體育學系碩士班 === 100 === In the recent years, the triathlon has become a popular relaxing activity in Taiwan. The variety of activities attracts people who enjoy outdoor exercise. The purpose of this research was to study the participation of the triathlon. Three members from the A...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chiang, Ming-Tsung, 江明宗
Other Authors: Hu, Tien-Mei
Format: Others
Language:zh-TW
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/52591897770570118850
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Summary:碩士 === 國立臺北教育大學 === 體育學系碩士班 === 100 === In the recent years, the triathlon has become a popular relaxing activity in Taiwan. The variety of activities attracts people who enjoy outdoor exercise. The purpose of this research was to study the participation of the triathlon. Three members from the Association of Triathlon in Sanzhi Region of New Taipei City were interviewed. These participants were asked about the reasons for signing up, the courses and how the activities affect them. The result of the research revealed that the participants took part in the triathlon for health, social and psychological reasons. With these activities, the three participants increased their interests in these sports. Furthermore, the Association of Triathlon in Sanzhi Region has coherence which got them more involved with the triathlon activities. The positive side of these sports not only affects daily and social activities but also encourages good diet and health life style. Following the triathlon, they experienced the pleasure of participating in these sports and fulfilled their dreams to continue with these events in the future. The spirit of the triathlon is" Whoever finishes will be a winner." In conclusion, the participants transferred their "sport spirit" into their daily lives.