슬랙라인(Slack Line)의 특성과 가치 탐색

초록

This study aims to explore characteristics and values of slack line as a new sports event. For achieving this goal, related literature was considered, and an in-depth interview was conducted with 10 slack line circle members to collect data. For data analysis, Spradley(1980)'s domain analysis and taxonomic analysis were employed, and the authenticity and reliability of data were improved through a review among members. As the result, firstly, the globalization of Korean play, 'tightrope walking', secondly, riding and physical development, thirdly, a play-type extreme sport, fourthly, an environment-friendly sport and fifthly, riding skills and attractions were found to be characteristics of slack line. Also, firstly, physiological values(changes of physical fitness and improvement of attention and quickness), secondly, leisure cultural values(challenge to a extream sport and urban-type play culture) and thirdly, social values(a medium of mutual exchange and attraction of street performance) were found to be leisure values of slack line. In conclusion, as an urban-type play culture, slack line showed values of a leisure sport which promotes challenging physical activities, reproduces contents and causes interaction, at the same time.

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