An investigation of attitudes toward traditional sports among students studying sports science (Kütahya Dumlupınar University)

The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes of students enrolled in the Faculty of Sports Sciences toward traditional sports according to various variables. This quantitative study adopts a survey model. The population of the study consists of undergraduate students enrolled at Kütahya Dumlupınar University. The sample consists of students from the Faculty of Sports Sciences. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, which aims to reach individuals most suitable for the research objective. For determining sufficient sample size, a G-Power 3.1 power analysis was conducted. Accordingly, the sample group consists of a total of 414 individuals, including 125 females and 289 males. The “Attitude Scale Towards Traditional Sports” was used to determine participants' attitudes. Descriptive, reliability, independent sample, and one-way variance analyses were applied to data that met normality assumptions. Research findings reveal that attitudes toward traditional sports show significant differences based on specific demographic variables. In particular, it has been determined that factors such as class level, field of study, and place of residence statistically significantly affect individuals' attitudes toward traditional sports. Accordingly, it is recommended that practices aimed at promoting traditional sports at the university level be increased and integrated into educational programs.