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Awareness Map of Paralympic Sports: Perspectives of Faculty of Sport Sciences Students

Paralimpik Sporların Farkındalık Haritası: Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Bakış Açısı

Tuğçe Örsoğlu(ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SPOR BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-9895-0797
Onur Akgün(ÇANAKKALE ONSEKİZ MART ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-5459-4383
Pages
236–248
Publication Date
2025-09-05
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In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of models or programs that combine theoretical and practical training.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aims to examine the awareness levels of students in the faculties of sport sciences regarding Paralympic sports.
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Key Findings & Data:The sample consisted of 442 students (200 female, 242 male, aged 18 and above) selected by convenience sampling from the seven geographical regions of Turkey.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of models or programs that combine theoretical and practical training.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
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⚙️Variables:Paralimpik · Engelli sporlar · Öğrenci

Abstract

This study aims to examine the awareness levels of students in the faculties of sport sciences regarding Paralympic sports. The sample consisted of 442 students (200 female, 242 male, aged 18 and above) selected by convenience sampling from the seven geographical regions of Turkey. The study used quantitative methods, specifically survey and causal-comparative models. Data were collected through the Paralympic Sports Awareness Scale for Sport Sciences Students (PSASS), developed by Canpolat and Akyol (2022), consisting of 24 items and two sub-dimensions. Normality and homogeneity tests were conducted. The Mann-Whitney U test was applied for pairwise comparisons and the Kruskal-Wallis test for multiple comparisons. According to gender, no significant difference was found in Paralympic knowledge (p=.050). However, female students scored significantly higher in Paralympic interest (p=.027) and total scores (p=.015). In the Paralympic interest sub-dimension, significant differences (p=,001) appeared between coaching education and recreation, physical education and sport teaching and recreation, and recreation and sport management. No significant differences were found across grade levels. Significant differences were found in Paralympic knowledge (p=.001) and total scores (p=,001) depending on previous experience working with individuals with disabilities. In addition, significant differences were observed in Paralympic interest (p=.014) and total scores (p=,028) according to having taken a disability-related course. In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of models or programs that combine theoretical and practical training. Such approaches are essential to strengthen empathy and knowledge-based understanding in inclusive sports.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, spor bilimleri fakültesi öğrencilerinin Paralimpik sporlara yönelik farkındalıklarının incelenmesidir. Araştırma grubunu Türkiye’nin yedi coğrafi bölgesinden kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen, 18 yaş ve üzeri 200 kadın ve 242 erkek olmak üzere toplam 442 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tarama ve nedensel karşılaştırma modellerinin kullanıldığı araştırmada, Canpolat ve Akyol (2022) tarafından geliştirilen, 24 madde ve 2 alt boyuttan oluşan Spor Bilimleri Öğrencileri İçin Paralimpik Sporlar Farkındalık Ölçeği (PSFÖ) kullanılmıştır. Verilerin normal ve homojen dağılıp dağılmadığı incelenmiş, ikili karşılaştırmalarda bağımsız değişkenler Mann-Whitney U Testi, çoklu karşılaştırmalarda ise Kruskal-Wallis testi kullanılmıştır. Cinsiyet değişkenine göre kadın katılımcıların Paralimpik bilgi (p=,050) alt boyutunda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark gözlenmezken, Paralimpik ilgi (p=,027) ve ölçek toplam skorlarının (p=,015) erkek katılımcılara kıyasla istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir şekilde yüksek olduğu gözlenmiştir. Paralimpik ilgi alt boyutunda, antrenörlük eğitimi ve rekreasyon bölümü arasında, beden eğitimi ve spor öğretmenliği bölümü ile rekreasyon bölümü arasında ve rekreasyon bölümü ile spor yöneticiliği bölümü arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark (p=,001) tespit edilmiştir. Sınıf düzeylerine göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark tespit edilememiştir. Daha önce engelli bireylerle çalışma durumuna göre Paralimpik bilgi (p=,001) ve ölçek toplam skorlarında (p=,001); daha önce engelli bireylere yönelik ders alma durumuna göre Paralimpik ilgi (p=,014) ve ölçek toplam skorlarında (p=,028) istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak araştırma, kapsayıcı sporlar alanında hem empati hem de bilgi temelli bir anlayış geliştirmek adına teorik ve uygulama eğitimleri birleştiren model veya programlara olan ihtiyacın altını çizmektedir.

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Örsoğlu, T., Akgün, O. (2025). Awareness Map of Paralympic Sports: Perspectives of Faculty of Sport Sciences Students. Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 36 Sayı: 3, 236–248. https://doi.org/10.17644/sbd.1712204

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