A study on continuous participation in sport events applying the concept of specialization

本研究旨在探讨专业化概念下，人们持续参与运动项目，特别是马拉松比赛的情形。本研究主要探讨一般跑者类型与持续参与因素之间的关系。结果表明，两种类型的分类的基础上的专业化的概念。一个与跑步者的意图有关，另一个与跑步者的整体能力有关。至于持续参与的相关性，本研究提出一般跑者的共同因素。对于持续参与的关联性，研究发现，连续参与比赛或项目时，存在一些共同点。

The purpose of this study is to investigate people’s continuous participation in sports events, especially in marathon races, applying the concept of specialization. The study is focused on the relationship between the types of average runners and the factors of continuous participation. The results indicate two types of classification based on the concept of specialization. One is related to the runners’ intention and the other is related to the overall ability of the runners. Regarding with association of continuous participation, this study suggested common factors in general runners. As for the association of the continuous participation, the study suggests that there are some parts in common when they participate in races or events continuously.