The Impacts of sports on the environment

I am carrying out research into sport and the environment and as part of my study I am asking runners to complete this short questionnaire after going for a run.

I value your comments and would be most grateful if you could spare the time (about 10 minutes) to complete this online survey. All the information given to me will be anonymous and will not be passed on to anyone else.

If you have questions about the research, please contact me (Ade Dosumu) by email at: [email protected]

Thank you

1.What type of environment do you usually run? (Please tick one answer)

Rural (Countryside)

Suburban (Outskirts of a city or town)

Urban (City or town)

2.Your gender?

Male

Female

3.Your age?

SECTION 1
Please tell us about your run...
4. Do you run directly from your home or do you have to travel somewhere to get to the start of your run?

Home

Travel

5. If you travel to the start of your run, how far do you travel (in km)

6. If you answered question 5, how do you get there? (Please tick one answer)

7.How many days a week do you run?

8.How long do you run for on average (in minutes)

9.How far do you run on average (in km)

10.Do you...

a. Usually run on your own?

b. Or with other people?

11a. What percentage of your running is indoors?

11b. What percentage of your running is outdoors?

12.Below are some statements about individual level of connectedness to the natural world. (Please tick the box that best describe your experience)

	Disagree strongly	Disagree a little	Neither agree or Disagree	Agree a little	Agree strongly
I enjoy being outdoors, even in unpleasant weather.

Some species are just meant to die out or become extinct.

Humans have the right to use natural resources any way we want.

My ideal vacation spot would be a remote, wilderness area.

I always think about how my actions affect the environment.

I enjoy digging in the earth and getting dirt on my hands.

My connection to nature and the environment is a part of my spirituality.

I am very aware of environmental issues.

I take notice of wildlife wherever I am.

I don’t often go out in nature.

	Disagree strongly	Disagree a little	Neither agree or Disagree	Agree a little	Agree strongly
Nothing I do will change problems in other places on the planet.

I am not separate from nature, but a part of nature.

The thought of being deep in the woods, away from civilization, is frightening.

My feelings about nature do not affect how I live my life.

Animals, birds and plants should have fewer rights than humans.

Even in the middle of the city, I notice nature around me.

My relationship to nature is an important part of who I am.

Conservation is unnecessary because nature is strong enough to recover from any human impact.

The state of non-human species is an indicator of the future for humans.

I think a lot about the suffering of animals.

I feel very connected to all living things and the earth.

13. Below is our importance scale. (Please tell us how important each aspect is to you by clicking the appropriate number on the scale. 1 is not very important and 10 is very important).

SECTION 2
Please tell us about your run today (or your last run)...


14. How long have you spent running (in minutes)?

15. Did you...

run on your own?

run with other people?

16. What emotions were you feeling while you were running ?

17. After you finished your run, how did you feel?

18. Below are some statements about feelings and thoughts. (Please click the box that best describes your experience of each over the last 2 weeks)