Coaches Views on the Values Gained through Sports Education and the Value Change in Sports

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to examine the views of coaches on the values gained through sports education and the value change in sports. The research has been conducted with the interview method, which is one of the qualitative research designs. Non-probability sampling methods have been used in the research and the research group has been formed with the maximum variation sampling which is included in the purposive sampling methods. 25 coaches working in different sports branches at 3rd, 4th and 5th ranks took part in the research group. The research data have been collected with a semi-structured interview form and the data have been evaluated with the content analysis method. As a result of the research, it has been concluded that sport is a rich resource in terms of values education with the contributions it provides to the individual both in the practical and instructive stages.