Motivace k výkonnostnímu klasickému lyžování se zaměřením na mládež

The final thesis focuses on identifying the reasons motivating the youth to pursue performance classic skiing. A focus group method was used in the research, which led to conducting three interviews – with athletes, parents and coaches, who are all active in cross-country skiing. The research results show that the key factors influencing young people in performance skiing are the environment and the team they are part of, and the coach´s personality. Other sub-factors, especially for older and more successful athletes, are intrinsic motivation and the ability to combine sporting activity with the fulfillment of academic obligations.