Opinions of Physical Education Teachers on National and Cultural Values Gained Through Physical Education and Sports Activities

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine the opinions of physical education teachers regarding national and cultural values gained through physical education and sports activities. In the research, the interview method was used from qualitative research patterns. The research group consists of 19 physical education teachers (12 Males and 7 Women) selected according to the easily accessible sampling method from purposeful sampling methods, which is one of the improbable sampling strategies working at the middle and high school level in Gaziantep province in the 2019-2020 Academic Year. The research data were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher. In the research, the data were evaluated by content analysis method. According to the results of the study it has been determined that physical education teachers think that physical education and sports activities have positive effects in the development of students in terms of national and cultural values, but have various criticisms and suggestions for the implementation of such activities.