Our Survey Results!!!

All the questions we've asked about the gym and the culture of those part of the gym community have been answered, and here is what we found! Some answers seem to fit the stereotypes of what we think about with regards to the people that attend the gym. However, other findings were surprising and allows us to ask more questions about what it's really like to live a life of fitness at a gym. For instance, what about the gym culture makes those that don't attend the gym, not go? This is the first step in a process of understanding not only the culture of the gym, but also the culture of those that don't attend the gym. This means, more research must be conducted! What do you all think about the survey and the results? Did it surprise you? Did it reinforce stereotypes that you've had all along? Let me know and gym-on!

Diversity in Athletic and Gym Culture at USF – Cultures on Campus Blog

Below is a questionnaire that will aid us in understanding the athletic and gym culture at USF, and to also understand that diversity within that culture. Please answer all questions as honestly and fully as possible to help us better understand the USF gym culture and to celebrate the differences within it.

Individual’s name will be kept strictly confidential. Information from this questionnaire will be used simply as data represented in our blog, Cultures on Campus, that we can analyze and understand the diversity within the gym culture of USF.       

   

Name                      xxxxxxxxxxx                         

Age                         21                          

Sex          64% Male & 36% Female                   

Major                     Social Topics Majors and Fitness/Health Related Majors                             

Year                        Mostly Freshman and Juniors                           

How often do you attend the gym? Between 2-4 times a week                

For how long do you spend on each session?                                Average of 1 hour session                

Do you exercise alone or with friends/companions?                   Alone                    

What types of exercises are you involved in?                Males = Free weights, Females = Classes       

Do you focus on weight loss, physique, health, recreation, attraction, meeting new people, etc.?

                                _Top 3 = Physique, Attraction, Health_________________

Do you focus on your appearance when attending the gym?

_______________ Yes = 82%, No = 18%_________________

What type of clothing do you wear for the gym? i.e. Brands, types of tops, bottoms, shoes, etc.

_____Top Two Brands: Nike & Under Armour, Shoes: Nike, Shorts: Nike & Addidas____________ 

Do you enjoy the exercise process, or is this process something that you don’t enjoy? Please explain.

                Majority say yes, but they enjoy the results of going to the gym more so               

Does the exercise aid in your ability to perform your career, job, or will aid in your career/job in the future?

                Other than appearance, No = 76% and Yes = 24%__________________

If so, what career/job/line of work?                 Huge variation, between healthcare, to law enforcement to the arts

Do you take part in sports activities, and if so, which sport?

___Mostly males were a part of teams, like football, soccer, etc. with variation    

Outside of the gym, how do you see the portrayal of gym culture, such as in the media like television or magazines?

___The gym is seen as being dominated by those that are already in shape                          

Do you believe that the gym is a place for everybody, whether someone is in shape or not?

                Yes = 86%, No = 14%