THE RESULT OF SPORTS EFFECTS HAS BEEN AIMED AT ELIMINATING THE ANXIETY COMMON AMONG TO THE AGE VARIABLE THE UNIVERSITY YOUTH
Abstract
In this research the result of sport's effects has been aimed at eliminating to anxiety common among to the age variable the university youth. 311 students who are not involved with sports and studying in 7 different departments of Education Faculty of Konya Selçuk University have formed the exemplification of the research. Anxiety Standart (STAI) has always been used in the research. The result of the sport activities applied to the groups of experiment has been evaluated. According to the age varible, a similar level of anxiety has been seen at the beginning. It has apeared that the sport activities have caused a decrease in all age categories and anxiety levels.
The decrease mentioned has its highest level in 19-20 age group. As a result of this research, it has been determined that sport activities have played a very significant role in eliminating the anxiety common among the university youth.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sports Medicine
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Mehibe Akandere
This is me
Türkiye
Publication Date
February 1, 1998
Submission Date
April 9, 2017
Acceptance Date
January 1, 1998
Published in Issue
Year 1998 Volume: 3 Number: 1