Abstract
We were looking for an answer for a question "How do students of a technical university perceive sports" in a short survey. To answer this question we used Likert scale with 11 levels (-5 to +5).
To evaluate pros and cons of recreational and professional sports more closely in terms of quality - method of analysing personal documents were used. Documents considered in this case were free answers and non-bounded opinions of students to this topic.
CTU students perceive sports in a very positive manner. Average ranking of +3.15 on the scale.
They expressed 1342 statements concerning recreational and professional sports. It's 9.2 statements per student in average.
There were 449 positive to 185 negative statements addressing recreational sports. Students clearly declared all of the main positive aspects of recreational sports.
Independency, freedom and time flexibility, fun, relaxation and maintaining physical condition. They also outlined some major disadvantages as financial and time demands and injury probabilities.
Students found 340 positive and 368 negative features of professional sports. Some of the positive features were described as development of moral qualities, highly maintained physical condition, the possibility of high financial incomes and social experience.
They are also fully aware of the main drawbacks - health problems, one and only main life focus, problematic moral and social aspects.