Research Article

Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study

Volume: 3 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of environmental education given about natural habitats on the environmental motivation of sports sciences faculty students. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 116 volunteer students (64 male, 52 female) enrolled in the volunteering studies and field experience course at Kırıkkale University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, participated in the study. The “Motivation Scale for Environmental Motivation” developed by Sakarya (2010) was used to collect the data. During the research process, a 10-week theoretical and practical training was given. Pre-test and post-test data on gender, socio-economic status, and anthropometric characteristics of the students were obtained. The results of the analysis show that the environmental motivation of individuals who received environmental education within the scope of volunteering activities and field experience courses increased significantly. Both male and female participants showed significant improvements in the sub-dimensions of environmental motivation. In conclusion, environmental education increases individuals' environmental sensitivity and encourages the sustainable use of natural resources. These findings reveal the effectiveness of education about our environment, nature, and living spaces in developing motivation towards the environment.

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Ethical Statement

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Thanks

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sports and Recreation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Uğurlu, D., Yapıcı, H., Sakarya, S., Emlek, B., Gülü, M., Turgut, A., & Gök, O. (2025). Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, 3(1), 11-22. https://doi.org/10.71243/dksbd.1649836
AMA
1.Uğurlu D, Yapıcı H, Sakarya S, et al. Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;3(1):11-22. doi:10.71243/dksbd.1649836
Chicago
Uğurlu, Döndü, Hakan Yapıcı, Seda Sakarya, et al. 2025. “Investigation of Environmental Motivation Gained by Environmental Education in Sports Science Faculty Students: A 10-Week Controlled Study”. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 3 (1): 11-22. https://doi.org/10.71243/dksbd.1649836.
EndNote
Uğurlu D, Yapıcı H, Sakarya S, Emlek B, Gülü M, Turgut A, Gök O (June 1, 2025) Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 3 1 11–22.
IEEE
[1]D. Uğurlu et al., “Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study”, Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 11–22, June 2025, doi: 10.71243/dksbd.1649836.
ISNAD
Uğurlu, Döndü - Yapıcı, Hakan - Sakarya, Seda - Emlek, Büşra - Gülü, Mehmet - Turgut, Abdüsselam - Gök, Orhan. “Investigation of Environmental Motivation Gained by Environmental Education in Sports Science Faculty Students: A 10-Week Controlled Study”. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 3/1 (June 1, 2025): 11-22. https://doi.org/10.71243/dksbd.1649836.
JAMA
1.Uğurlu D, Yapıcı H, Sakarya S, Emlek B, Gülü M, Turgut A, Gök O. Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;3:11–22.
MLA
Uğurlu, Döndü, et al. “Investigation of Environmental Motivation Gained by Environmental Education in Sports Science Faculty Students: A 10-Week Controlled Study”. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 3, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 11-22, doi:10.71243/dksbd.1649836.
Vancouver
1.Döndü Uğurlu, Hakan Yapıcı, Seda Sakarya, Büşra Emlek, Mehmet Gülü, Abdüsselam Turgut, Orhan Gök. Investigation of environmental motivation gained by environmental education in sports science faculty students: a 10-week controlled study. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025 Jun. 1;3(1):11-22. doi:10.71243/dksbd.1649836