Thesis Title: Leisure Experience of Chinese International Students: The Factors Facilitating Participation in Physical Activities
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management, in conjunction with our World Leisure Centre of
Excellence is pleased to introduce Xinyi (Ivy) Lu, Graduate Student in progress, who will be presenting
her research and thesis.
This qualitative study explored the physically active experience of Chinese students studying
in Canada. The research focused on the factors facilitating participation in physical activities. In order
to achieve the research goal, this research delved into the leisure facilitators and the motivation of
leisure participation, as well as the negotiation strategies used by the participants. To better understand
negotiation strategies, this research also studied the barriers to participation. Lastly, the relationships
between facilitators and other factors were studied.
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019
Presentation: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: VIU, Nanaimo Campus Building 250, Room 105
