Research Proposal: Male and Female perception on fitness.

Date: July 28, 2020

To: Ms. Michelle Draper

From: Md. Minhazul Kabir, ID# 1811776030, ENG 105, Sec: 24

Subject: Proposal to do a research on male and female perception on fitness.

INTRODUCTION:
To the word “Fitness” each has a different meaning. This applies to our own full safety and
wellness overall. Fitting requires not only physical health but also mental and emotional. Every
element of our health is established. Fitness includes good eating and a healthy lifestyle. (Source:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, para. 2, n.d.). Anyone who regularly exercise will talk with
ease about their effect on mood and mental function. The focus of my research will be to find out
what are the perceptions on fitness between male and female.
In Bangladesh, awareness about fitness is also increasing. Now a day, fitness lovers have a range
of forms and methods to stay fit. They have particular obsessions and habits which make them
reliable and progressive. I will try to know what are the effects of fitness, how to stay fit, why do
people stay fit, which gender prefers more exercise. I will try to find out answers to such
questions through my research work.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
In my research, I plan to find out more about fitness and the perception or awareness on fitness
between male and female. So, I set some question to find out the answers. The research questions
are as following:
1. How do people stay fit?
2. Which gender does more exercise?
3. What percentage of population in the world exercises to stay fit?
4. Why do male or female prefer more exercise?
5. Which gender prefers more exercise among students?
HYPOTHESIS:

Fitness is commonly accepted and is not limited exclusively to any age groups or genders. In my
research, I plan to find out that people are interest in fitness and male are more into it than
female. Both male and female are supposed to be mindful of their looks, as it is now a very
competitive age to be best possible self. Unfortunately, our conservative society has made male
more outgoing than female, allowing them to appreciate the advantages of the outdoors and
become more committed to health. However, I think that our society has shifted and both sides
have engaged in this balanced practice.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

For my primary research, I will be conducting a survey of a representative sample of the general
public in Dhaka. The sample will also include university students. Interview people about their
thought process on fitness and discuss about the topic to understand their views and observe their
behaviours in contradictory circumstance. For the survey, I will create a questionnaire with
different types of questions. These questions will help me get a range of useful data which will
help me to answer my research questions.

For my secondary research, I will use references from books and online sources like NSU
libraries and informative sites on the internet.

Sources:
https://www.12minuteathlete.com/7-things-really-fit-people-stay-shape/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/593357/sex-fitness-Men-exercise-women
https://www.shapefit.com/exercise/men-vs-women-exercising.html

ORGANIZATION:
My paper will be divided into several sections, the most important of which are the 
Introduction, Background, Data Presentation and Analysis, and Summary of Findings. 
Within these sections, my organization will be based on my research questions. 
TIME-TABLE:

I hope to complete my primary research by the mid-August, and my secondary research by the
end of the August. I shall complete writing the final draft of my Research Paper by mid-
September, and submit it by the specified deadline towards the end of this semester.

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL:

I hereby request your approval for my research proposal. If you wish me to modify or improve
my proposal, I will submit it after incorporating the necessary changes. I would also be grateful
for your advice and help in conducting my research and completing the project.