A presentation based on attitudes and opinions of the student Recreation Activity Center at Georgia Southern University.

1. RECREATION
ACTIVITY CENTER
A L E X A S H A S TA , D E S M O N D H A R R I S

2. PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH
To measure student satisfaction with the Recreation Activity Center (RAC)
and other resources it provides.

3. RESEARCH
QUESTION 1:The current study investigated attitudes towards alternative resources (such as group fitness
classes, intramural sports, personal trainers, etc.) provided by the RAC

4. SUB-QUESTION 1 & RESULTS
Do students feel comfortable with the knowledge and skill level of their group fitness instructors?
According to the data collected, 83% of participants agreed that group fitness instructors were
knowledgeable about their classes. 1% of participants did not agree that group fitness instructors
were knowledgeable. 96% of students who attended a group fitness class agree that instructors were
knowledgeable about their classes. 44% of students who have not attended a group fitness class
agreed that instructors were knowledgeable. This shows that students who have attended a group
fitness class are more likely to agree that instructor are knowledgeable.

6. SUB-QUESTION 2 & RESULTS
Does gender affect participation in current intramural sports?
According to the data collected, 27% of students currently participate in intramural sports.72% of
students do not currently participate in intramural sports. 43% of males currently participate in
intramural sports. 12% of females currently participate in intramural sports. This shows that males are
more likely to participate in current (fall) intramural sports.

8. RESEARCH
QUESTION 2:
The current study investigated attitudes towards various services and
accessibility options provided by the RAC.

9. SUB-QUESTION 1 & RESULTS
Would longer hours of operation fit better into student schedules?
According to the data collected, 68% of students agreed that the current hours of operation fit their
schedules. 18% did not agree that the current hours of operation fit their schedule. 66% of of
respondents who did agree with the current hours of operation also felt that they would use the
RAC more often if it was 24 hours. 20% of respondents who did not agree with the RAC’s current
hours of operation agreed that they would use the RAC more often if it was 24 hours. This shows
that while RAC hours of operation are ideal, for most students a 24 hour option would be utilized.

11. SUB-QUESTION 2 & RESULTS
Does Student classification affect how often you workout at the RAC
According to the data collected, 75% of students worked out at the RAC 1 to 3+ times a week. 25% of
students never worked out. 76% of students who worked out 1 to 3 + times a week were
upperclassmen. 27% of students who did not work out were underclassmen. This data shows that
upperclassmen utilize the RAC facility more than their underclassmen peers.