Detong Hu , Kyungsik Kim , Bojun Liu , Min Mao

DOI:10.46695/ASCS.1.1.1

Abstract

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was: (1) To investigate the network evolution processes to understand research trends in physical activity of older adults and (2) To examine the contribution of keyword and keyword aggregation groups to the knowledge structure of physical activity of older adults. METHOD This study is conducted to search journal articles on NDSL site to identify research trends related to physical activity of older adults. To achieve this goal, we performed semantic network analysis on 1,170 papers of 162 international journals related the studies on physical activity of older adults, which were published between 1990 and 2019. The Net-Miner was employed to conduct the semantic network analysis. RESULT The results are as follows: First, there appeared little change in the research trend related the studies on physical activity of older adults. Although slight cyclical changes were found, there was no significant paradigm shift. Second, in the past 29 year, only a few key words in the study of physical activity of older adults have contributed to the formation of intellectual structure. These key words represent the research trend in the field of physical activity of older adults. CONCLUSION There has been no significant change in the physical activity research area of older adults over the last 29 years. A challenge to new research on physical activity of older adults is needed. In addition, a few core keywords are very important for research in the field of physical activity of older adults.

Key Words

Older adults, physical activity, research trend, co-word analysis, network analysis

Mingliang Zhang , Bin Li

DOI:10.46695/ASCS.1.1.2

Abstract

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore the development and research trends of resistance training and to study the knowledge structure of resistance training. METHOD Using the bibliometric Citespace visualization software, we analyzed the 416 articles on resistance training that include word frequency and centrality, time zone view, and keyword clustering studies in the CNKI database in the last 20 years. RESULT Over the past two decades, the number of publications on resistance training in China has shown an increasing trend. The research evolution process has gone through three stages: initial exploration, transitional development, and deepening and expansion. Research hotspots mainly focus on resistance exercise, strength training in sports and aerobic exercise, exercise Therapy, exercise prescription, skeletal muscle and muscle strength and the objects involved are concentrated on patients, diabetes and special populations. It was also found that the topics studied in the last 5 years were focused on diabetes, obesity, rehabilitation and special populations; the knowledge construction consists of 9 sub-field of resistance training, resistance Exercise, aerobic exercise, muscle strength, muscle mass, strength training, sports, athletic performance and bone density. CONCLUSION The field of resistance training research has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. It is expected that research journals will increase year by year over the next 5 years, and the focus of research will be around diabetes, obesity, and special populations. Resistance training research will slowly be integrated into medicine.

Key Words

Resistance training, bibliometric, frontier hotspots, topic clustering, visual analysis

Mark Lyberger , Brian H. Yim , Laurence M. Mccarthy

DOI:10.46695/ASCS.1.1.3

Abstract

PURPOSE A sport managemnt organization proposed to build an indoor sport facility in a town close to a major urban area. The potential investors and stakeholders required that feasibility studies be conducted before an investment decision was made. METHOD The case examined the proposed facility through a feasibility study and a market analysis to understand the market, potential demand, possible growth opportunities and to determine if a project was worthy of investment. CONCLUSION Included in the study are the key components and data analysis which led to a positive investment report.

Key Words

Feasibility analysis, market analysis, facility management, market demand, sport, indoor facility

Zhongqiang Liu , Zheming Hu , Weiqi Chai , Shanying Huang , Junke Wang

DOI:10.46695/ASCS.1.1.4

Abstract

PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to establish a behavioral intention model of marathon runners in marathon tourism and validates the relationships among sport event image, satisfaction, and behavioral intention. METHOD Based on the background of marathon tourism in China, this essay shows that marathon runners from Chengdu international marathon were selected as the main research samples. A total of 460 questionnaires were collected and 30 questionnaires were deleted due to incomplete or incorrect filling, 430 questionnaires of which were used for subsequent analysis. The collected data were analysed through descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation models, and Bootstrap method. RESULT (1) Satisfaction and recommendation intention of marathon runners are directly affected by the event image, but the revisit intention of the event is not affected. (2) Satisfaction is a significant predictor of marathon runner recommend intention and revisit intention. (3) Recommend intention and revisit intention are indirectly affected by the event image which has a limited influence on the behavioral intention of marathon runners through satisfaction. CONCLUSION Event image has a limited influence on the behavioral intention of marathon runners. Satisfaction is an important factor in marathon runner behavioral intentions. The result of this study provides some practical suggestions for the organization and management of marathon events, as well as provides suggestions for future research.

Key Words

Marathon, runners, event image, satisfaction, behavioral intention, recommend intention, revisit intention