Why would someone choose to participate in a particular sport like cricket, rugby, netball or basketball. What factors makes them to decide what sport they want to participate? Are there any validated questionnaires to use?
Wow, great question! I don't have an answer, but consider searching Pubmed with terms "questionnaire sport preference" for info. Also this: Don't forget orienteering. Fantastic fun! See
The conclusion is: 'In the final conclusion, it can be stated that the questionnaire was a multidimensional instrument consists of psychological, social, cultural, familial, personal, administrative, and economic barriers with confirming construct validity'.