@article{article_722464, title={Investigating Life Skills Of Students Who Are Engaged In Sports (İstanbul Bakırköy District Example)}, journal={Kastamonu Education Journal}, volume={29}, pages={52–62}, year={2021}, DOI={10.24106/kefdergi.722464}, author={Altun, Mehmet and Acak, Mahmut and Büyükçelebi, Hakan and Savas, Seyfi}, keywords={spor, orta öğretim, sportif faaliyetler, yaşam becerileri}, abstract={<p>Purpose: Sport is defined as regular physical activities for different purposes and it is a concept, which is aimed at satisfying <br />the subconscious emotions of human beings, such as integrating a set of physical, psychological and mental efforts, and <br />socializing. Nowadays, sports are becoming more and more important in terms of their place and importance in the society as <br />well as increasing their influence on human life. Individual athletes develop in terms of physical and mental abilities. It is known <br />that it strengthens social ties among individuals and socializes the individual in terms of its social aspect. This study was <br />conducted to examine the life skills of individuals participating in sports activities in high schools in terms of various variables. <br />Design/Methodology/Approach: In this study, the Effect of Sport Scale on Life Skills was used. Screening method was used in <br />the research. The research population consists of 417 students studying in high schools in Bakırköy district of Istanbul. <br />Findings: Sports in young people; it has been found that it has developed many life skills such as teamwork, goal setting, taking <br />initiative, respecting other peoples, time management, cognitive skills, emotional skills, communication skills, social skills, <br />leadership, problem solving and decision making. <br />Highlights: The findings are discussed with previous studies and suggestions for new research are included. <br /> </p>}, number={1}, publisher={Kastamonu Üniversitesi}