Research Article

Investigation of University Students' Perceived Physical Literacy According to Selected Demographic Variables

Volume: 6 Number: 1-Cumhuriyet'in 100. Yılı Özel Sayısı October 29, 2023
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Investigation of University Students' Perceived Physical Literacy According to Selected Demographic Variables

Abstract

Lifelong participation in regular physical activity can be increased and sustained by achieving an adequate level of physical literacy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceived physical literacy levels of students enrolled in a sports science faculty. A total of 268 volunteer students, comprising 90 females and 178 males studying at the XYZ University Sports Science Faculty, were included in the study. "Perceived Physical Literacy Scale" (PPLS) was used to determine the physical literacy levels of the participants. The data were analysed with descriptive statistics, t-test and anova tests. It was concluded that there was no significant difference between the perceived physical literacy levels of the participants according to the variables of gender, being a licensed athlete and the region where the family lived. However, depending on the program of study and perceived economic situation, significant differences favouring coach education department students and students with monthly incomes higher than their expenses were identified in the PPLS communication sub-dimension (p<.05). The study found that students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences have a high level of physical literacy. To enhance the concept of media literacy, there is a need for qualitative and quantitative studies conducted with various age groups.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Activity and Health

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 23, 2023

Publication Date

October 29, 2023

Submission Date

August 28, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 15, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 6 Number: 1-Cumhuriyet'in 100. Yılı Özel Sayısı

APA
Yapar, A., & Akıncı, Y. (2023). Investigation of University Students’ Perceived Physical Literacy According to Selected Demographic Variables. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, 6(1-Cumhuriyet’in 100. Yılı Özel Sayısı), 505-519. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1351356

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