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Motivations And Constraints Of Cal Poly Rpta Students To Participate In International Group Travel, Selena Ramirez
Motivations And Constraints Of Cal Poly Rpta Students To Participate In International Group Travel, Selena Ramirez
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
The number of student travelers is increasing around the world. The purpose of this study was to determine the motivations and constraints of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration (RPTA) students to participate in international group travel. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. Thirty-two females and five males participated in the study. Previous literature suggests that motivation can be understood through internal factors that push travelers from within and pull factors of the destination that attracts travelers. According to the findings of the study, students are mostly motivated to travel in …
An Examination Of The Motivations, Needs, And Demographics Of Mountain Bicyclists In The West Cuesta Ridge Area Of The Los Padres National Forest, Christopher Devine
An Examination Of The Motivations, Needs, And Demographics Of Mountain Bicyclists In The West Cuesta Ridge Area Of The Los Padres National Forest, Christopher Devine
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Mountain biking has become an increasingly popular sport over the past couple of decades. Despite its popularity, some land managers struggle to understand and keep up with the evolving and heavy use of mountain bikes on their trails. The purpose of this study was to examine the motivations, needs, and demographics of mountain bicyclists in the West Cuesta Ridge Area of the Los Padres National Forest in San Luis Obispo, CA. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires on site, at two different trailheads. From a sample of 36 subjects, findings included their demographics and preferred trail qualities. The key qualities …
Empowering Children Living In Poverty In The Huruma Slum, Amy Lepp
Empowering Children Living In Poverty In The Huruma Slum, Amy Lepp
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
Many children living in poverty around the world are unable to attend school and complete an education. When I Grow Up and the Furaha Community Centre have partnered together to provide children of the Huruma slum with an opportunity to attend school and hopefully escape the life of poverty. The purpose of this study was to determine what factors contribute to student success on the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examination, and if the program funded by When I Grow Up is addressing factors that will empower students to succeed in their education. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire …