Factors that motivate recreation participation among UMK students

This study investigates the factors that motivate recreation participation among UMK students. The aim of this study is to identify the connection between the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of UMK students to do recreation activity. The purpose of this study is to define the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation that activates the participation factor of those operations. Quantitative study was carried out to achieve the objective. The total respondents in this study was conducted through online surveys to gather the data from 327 UMK students. There is a high positive correlation between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation towards recreation participation among UMK student. The study finds out the most significant factors that have an impact on the recreational involvement is because they want to maintain physical health and well-being. We conclude that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation will increase the recreation participation.