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A natação em Portugal é composta por diversos escalões etários e entre eles está o escalão master (+25 anos). Este estudo pretende compreender as motivações que fazem com que estes atletas escolham a natação como desporto de eleição. Esta investigação busca igualmente conhecer os constrangimentos que os inquiridos sentem no seu quotidiano para a prática deste desporto no escalão master. A questão de partida para este estudo foi: Quais as motivações e os constrangimentos dos nadadores master para a prática de natação pura em Portugal?” Este estudo diferencia-se da bibliografia já existente, pelo público-alvo em causa e pela procura de motivos e constrangimentos para a prática de um desporto ao longo da vida. Este será enquadrado num contexto de lazer, especificamente tendo por base o conceito de Serious Leisure Career busca sistemática de uma atividade amadora, a qual os participantes consideram tão interessante, fazendo uma carreira centrada na aquisição e expressão de suas habilidades (Stebbins R. A. ,1992, p.122-133). Para este estudo foi realizado um inquérito aplicado aos atletas de clubes portugueses participantes no Campeonato Nacional Master de Inverno 2025, em Torres Vedras. (24-26 de janeiro de 2025). No que diz respeito às motivações para a prática de natação verifica-se que os inquiridos buscam melhorar constantemente a sua aptidão física e as suas competências técnicas. Os atletas master não procuram ter reconhecimento social, mas sim uma experiência que lhes provoque entusiasmo e prazer. Verifica-se que os atletas não sentem constrangimentos financeiros para a prática de natação, tendo em conta que este desporto tem exige custos elevados. Por outro lado, o tempo disponível do atleta é limitado e este procura organizar-se para incluir a natação na sua rotina semanal. O atleta master mostra ser muito prático e adaptável no que diz respeito à organização do seu treino e não demonstra a necessidade de mudar muito o seu estilo de vida, nem de ter o aval de terceiros para manter esta prática desportiva. A automotivação do atleta master é elevadíssima e este demonstra ter noção de que precisa desta prática desportiva para cuidar do seu bem-estar.
Swimming in Portugal is made up of several age groups, including the Master category (+25 years). This study aims to understand the motivations that make these athletes choose swimming as their sport of choice. This research also seeks to understand the restrictions that respondents feel in their daily lives when practicing this sport at the Master level. The starting question for this study was: “What are the motivations and constraints of Master swimmers to practice swimming in Portugal?” This study is differentiated by the target audience in question and by the search for reasons and restrictions for the practice of a sport throughout life, being framed in a context of Serious Leisure Career “systematic pursuit of an amateur activity, which the participants find so interesting, making a career centered on the acquisition and expression of their skills (Stebbins R. A., 1992). For this study, a survey was conducted among athletes from Portuguese clubs participating in the 2025 National Masters Winter Championship in Torres Vedras. (2025, january 24th - 26th). Regarding motivations for swimming, it can be seen that respondents seek to constantly improve their physical fitness and technical skills. Master athletes do not seek social recognition, but rather an experience that sparks enthusiasm and pleasure. It appears that athletes do not feel financial restrictions when it comes to swimming. On the other hand, the athlete's available time is limited and they try to organize themselves to include swimming in their weekly routine. The master swimmers demonstrate a very practical and adaptable approach to organizing their training and do not demonstrate the need to significantly change their lifestyle or seek the approval of others to maintain this sport. The master athlete's self-motivation is extremely high and they demonstrate that they are aware that they need this sport to take care of them well-being
Swimming in Portugal is made up of several age groups, including the Master category (+25 years). This study aims to understand the motivations that make these athletes choose swimming as their sport of choice. This research also seeks to understand the restrictions that respondents feel in their daily lives when practicing this sport at the Master level. The starting question for this study was: “What are the motivations and constraints of Master swimmers to practice swimming in Portugal?” This study is differentiated by the target audience in question and by the search for reasons and restrictions for the practice of a sport throughout life, being framed in a context of Serious Leisure Career “systematic pursuit of an amateur activity, which the participants find so interesting, making a career centered on the acquisition and expression of their skills (Stebbins R. A., 1992). For this study, a survey was conducted among athletes from Portuguese clubs participating in the 2025 National Masters Winter Championship in Torres Vedras. (2025, january 24th - 26th). Regarding motivations for swimming, it can be seen that respondents seek to constantly improve their physical fitness and technical skills. Master athletes do not seek social recognition, but rather an experience that sparks enthusiasm and pleasure. It appears that athletes do not feel financial restrictions when it comes to swimming. On the other hand, the athlete's available time is limited and they try to organize themselves to include swimming in their weekly routine. The master swimmers demonstrate a very practical and adaptable approach to organizing their training and do not demonstrate the need to significantly change their lifestyle or seek the approval of others to maintain this sport. The master athlete's self-motivation is extremely high and they demonstrate that they are aware that they need this sport to take care of them well-being
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natação nadadores master serious leisure career motivações constrangimentos swimming master swimmers serious leisure careers motivations constraints