Determining the Cognitive Physical Activity and Sports Commitment Status of Students Participating in Interuniversity Sports Competitions

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this research is to investigate the cognitive physical activity and sports commitment levels of students competing in interuniversity sports events. Materials and Methods: The research group includes 102 male and 45 female university students. The "Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Scale" and the "Athlete Commitment Scale" were employed as data gathering tools in the study to measure students' cognitive physical activity levels and commitment levels, respectively.

Findings: The study indicated that students' "Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Scale" scores showed a significant difference according to gender (p<0.05); It was determined that the "Athlete Commitment Scale" scores did not show a significant difference (p>0.05). While it was determined that the "Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Scale" scores of the students did not show a significant difference according to the age variable (p>0.05); It was determined that the "Athlete Commitment Scale" scores showed a significant difference (p<0.05). No significant relationship was found between the duration of sports experience of the students and their "Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Scale" and "Athlete Commitment Scale" scores (p>0.05).

Conclusion: Students engaging in interuniversity sports contests may have varying levels of cognitive physical activity and sports dedication based on their gender and age.