Sport Science Students Research Articles

The Effect of Implementation of Continuous Assessment in Practical and Theoretical Class for Sport Science Students

The purpose of continuous assessment is to monitor learner's progress so decisions can be made about the best way to facilitate further learning in terms of expected knowledge, skills, attitude and value. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of implementation continuous assessment in practical and theoretical class for sport science students

SELF-REGULATION OF GYMNASTIC SKILLS LEARNING IN INITIAL TRAINING: STUDENT-CENTERED STRATEGIES

Within the framework of the perspectives of self-determination, self-control and self-regulation, this research analyses the management of difficulties encountered during the implementation of strategies to support autonomy and collaboration in gymnastic learning. The approach of the study is qualitative and is based on the experiences of university students of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, using personal diaries during classroom practice as an information tool. The data analysis is carried out using AQUAD 7 software. The results show that during the learning process, students experience difficulties associated with anxiety, especially in the final moments of educational process, together with perceptions of gymnastic incompetence, which decreases as the training period ends. As a response to coping with learning difficulties, students mainly resort to personal reflection, adopt attitudes of victimisation and, to a lesser extent, turn to their peers to help solve their problems, among others. The high level of the sense of victimisation in high pressure situations reveals the need to design emotional management strategies to reduce students' resistance to assessment tasks that can damage and distort the action achieved in the learning process and reduce self-control.

Determination of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Levels of Sports Sciences Students

In this study, it was aimed to determine the depression, anxiety and stress levels of students studying at the sports science faculty of a university. This descriptive study was conducted with 100 students from the sports sciences faculty coaching education department who did not have chronic mental disorders in themselves or in their families without choosing a sample. Personal information form and depression, anxiety, stress scale were used as data collection tools. A positive, strong (r: 0.812) and significant relationship was found between depression and stress (p <0.001). Depression, anxiety and stress levels of the participants increase significantly with a strong relationship. In line with the findings obtained from the study, it was observed that the students' levels of depression, anxiety and stress were high.

Conflicts in Physical Education Classes - A Systems Theoretical Analysis of the Teacher’s Perspective

This article presents the results of a systems theoretical analysis of conflicts in physical education classes from the teacher’s perspective. Building on the state of current research, a theoretical model to analyse the development and management of sport related conflicts in the school setting is elaborated. This model is used to examine written assignments collected at university seminars on conflicts in a German sport institute. At these seminars, sport science students submitted 40 detailed descriptions of conflicts in physical education classes, which were either collected through an interview or experienced directly in their role as teachers. The empirical material is analysed using qualitative content analysis. Based on a fictive case that is developed for exemplification purposes, all collected cases are considered against the background of the developed model. It differentiates between trivial, stable, slightly, and highly escalated conflicts and examines suitable management strategies. The study concludes that trivial conflicts are common in physical education classes, that teachers use different strategies to manage them, and that this issue is dealt with differently at the organisational level. This preliminary model can be improved through further empirical research that compares different school forms and levels of education at the national and international level.

Investigation of basic psychological needs of leisure time of Faculty of Sport Sciences students in terms of some variables

Objective: In this study, the basic psychological needs of sports sciences students at leisure time were analyzed in terms of certain variables. The population of the study is the students from the faculty of sports sciences. Method: The questionnaire which was used to collect the related data in the study consists of two parts. The personal information form created by the researcher, and in the second section, Basic Psychological Needs Scale in Leisure Activity (BPNSLA), which was adapted into Turkish by Güneş (2019), developed by Vlachopoulos and Mchailidou (2006) was used. Statistical analysis was performed on the obtained data using the SPSS 25.0 package program. A Mann Whitney U test was applied for binary variables, and a Kruskal Wallis H test was conducted for more than two variables. The findings were statistically tested with significance level of p<0.05. Findings: The scores on the participants' Basic Psychological Needs Scale in Leisure Activity (BPNSLA) scala, show that they are generally high in scale totals and sub-dimensions. According to the analysis conducted between the participants' leisure time psychological needs and gender variable, there is statistically significant difference in the autonomy sub-dimension, in the average scale and all sub-dimensions at department variable, in the sub-dimension of association at the class variable, and in the average scale and all sub-dimensions at the leisure time evaluation variable (p<0.05). ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. Özet Amaç: Bu araştırmada spor bilimleri fakültesi öğrencilerinin serbest zaman temel psikolojik ihtiyaçları bazı değişkenler açısından incelenmiştir. Yöntem: Araştırmada ilgili verilerin toplanması için kullanılan anket iki bölümden oluşmuştur. Birinci bölümde araştırmacı tarafından oluşturulan kişisel bilgiler formu, ikinci bölümde Vlachopoulos ve Mchailidou (2006) tarafından geliştirilen Güneş (2019) tarafından Türkçeye uyarlaması yapılan Serbest Zaman Temel Psikolojik İhtiyaçlar Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler SPSS 25.0 paket programı kullanılarak istatistiksel analiz yapılmıştır. İkili değişkenler için Mann Whitney U testi, ikiden fazla değişkenler için Kruskal Wallis H testi yapılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular istatistiksel olarak p<0,05 anlamlılık düzeyi ile test edilmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların Serbest Zaman Temel Psikolojik İhtiyaçlar Ölçeği puanlarına baktığımızda ölçek toplamlarında ve alt boyutlarında genel olarak ölçek puanlarının yüksek olduğu görülmektedir. Katılımcıların serbest zaman psikolojik ihtiyaçları ile cinsiyet değişkeni arasında yapılan analiz sonucu özerklik alt boyutunda, bölüm değişkeninde ölçek ortalama ve tüm alt boyutlarında, sınıf değişkeninde ilişkili olma alt boyutunda ve boş zaman değerlendirme değişkeninde ölçek ortalama ve tüm alt boyutlarda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık olduğu görülmektedir (p<0.05).

Does background matter? Analysis of the influence of sex, socioeconomic status and the existence of an entrepreneurial family member as a precursor to entrepreneurship in university students of Sport Sciences

This study aims to analyze the backgrounds of the entrepreneurial behaviors of university students of the Degree of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (DPASS), taking into account the differences based on sex, the existence of an enterprising family member and the socioeconomic level. Data was collected using an online survey with 181 third and fourth course DPASS students (127 men and 54 women). The results indicate that the sex and socioeconomic level do not influence entrepreneurial intention, while the existence of a family member close to the entrepreneurial community does influence it. From the University itself, spaces for knowledge and/or encounter of entrepreneurial subjects should be promoted that allow students to have close to them and to know of clear examples of entrepreneurship that can extrapolate their concerns, experiences and/or help them in the beginning of the business adventure.

Effects of a Strategic Self-Talk Intervention on Attention Functions and Performance in a Golf Task under Conditions of Ego Depletion

States of reduced self-control described as ego depletion have been shown to impair sport task performance. Recently, self-talk has emerged as a successful method to counteract ego depletion effects in cognitive tasks. Extending this line of research, the present study examined the effects of a self-talk intervention on attention functions and performance in a golf-putting task under conditions of ego depletion. Two studies were conducted; the first involved a simple putting task, whereas in the second, a divided attention factor was introduced in addition. Participants in the first experiment were 62 sport science students (30 females and 32 males, Mage = 18.58, SD = 1.03) who were randomly assigned into experimental (n = 31) and control (n = 31) groups. Participants in the second experiment were 54 sport science students (27 females and 27 males, Mage = 19.91, SD = 1.04) who were randomly assigned into experimental (n = 27) and control (n = 27) groups. Both experiments were completed in a single session that lasted approximately 60 min. All participants were tested individually. The procedures included (a) baseline performance assessment consisting of two sets of ten putts, (b) practice period, consisting of six sets of five putts, during which the experimental group was also introduced to the use of strategic self-talk, (c) an ego-depleting task, and (d) final performance assessment, which was identical to the baseline. The results showed that in both experiments, performance of the experimental group increased from baseline to final assessment (experiment 1, p < 0.001; experiment 2, p = 0.023), whereas that of the control group had no significant change (experiment 1: p = 0.241; experiment 2: p = 0.407). The findings showed that self-talk is an effective strategy for buffering the effects of ego depletion and suggest that improved attention functions are a viable mechanism for explaining the facilitating effects of self-talk on sport performance tasks.

Blending the English Programme for Sports Science Students: a Win-win Situation for Engagement?

This article describes the re-design of an English course for third‑year sports science students into a blended format at the school of Human and Social Sciences of University of Bordeaux. Online modules enable students to prepare for face‑to‑face classes in small groups with a focus on oral interaction and task-based learning. Here, we describe the rationale behind the course, the course architecture and activities before analysing feedback from both students and teachers. The aim of our study is to examine the impact of the course re-design on the learner. We investigate whether the course fosters greater engagement and encourages students to take on more responsibility for their learning. We also discuss the reactions of the teachers to the course and the impact it has on their role in the classroom.

Self-Leadership and Leisure Management of Sports Science Students in the Online Education Process

The aim of this research is to examine the self-leadership and leisure management of the students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences in the online education process. The sample group of the research is formed from the students studying in different departments of Afyon Kocatepe University, Faculty of Sports Sciences, in the 2020-2021 academic year, a total of 195 students, including 97 female and 98 male. As a data collection tool, "Self-Leadership Scale", "Leisure Management Scale" and "Personal Information Form" consisting of demographic variables were used in the research. In the data analysis, descriptive statistical methods, t test from independent samples, and one-way Variance Analysis (ANOVA) were used. In addition, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to determine the subdimensions of the relevant scales and correlation analysis to determine the relationship between the scales. In line with the findings of the study, it was determined that the self-leadership levels of the students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences during the online education process were close to perfect, and the levels of leisure management were close to good. In some subdimensions of the relevant scales; a significant difference according to gender, age and department variables has been found. A low-level meaningful relationship between self-leadership and leisure management has also been found. As a result of the research, it was determined that the Faculty of Sports Sciences students with formal education experience had a better level of self-leadership and leisure management than the students who participated directly in the educational process online.

Gender and Sports Practice are Related to the Perception of the Olympic Movement and Gender Equity in Sport

Background: The Olympic movement (OM) aims to preserve and promote the philosophy of Olympism and development of society through culture and sport, being gender equity in sport one of the main tasks of the OM since the late twentieth century. Objectives: Analyze the relationship between the levels of knowledge and perception about the OM on attitudes towards women's participation in sport in students of physical education and sport sciences. Methods: Cross-sectional research with correlational-descriptive scope was developed in which 35 subjects (17.1% female and 82.9% male; 21.1 ± 4.1 years) were part of the study. The Questionnaire on the Vision of Olympism and its Educational Repercussions and the Scale of Attitudes towards Women's Participation in Sport were applied. Comparison analyses were performed between sex, sports practice, and level of sports practice, as well as the relationship between the variables through nonparametric statistics considering a value of P < 0.05 as statistical significance. Results: The level of knowledge about Olympism was 6.14 (± 2.5). Significant differences were observed in attitudes towards women's participation in sport according to gender, sport practice and level of practice. In addition, it should be noted that gender equity, social support, and access for women in sport are not perceived at high levels. Finally, no significant relationships were found between the factors of both questionnaires. Conclusions: The students participating in the study present low levels of knowledge about Olympism; furthermore, they show differences in attitudes towards women's participation in sport according to gender and level of sport practice, evidencing the positive impact of sport practice and immersion in academic aspects related to sport for the improvement of the gender equity perspective within sport.

When Life and Job Skills Meet: Towards a Model for the Development of Sports Sciences Students’ Career

"The development of soft skills and critical-reflexive skills for the design and implementation of sport activities that respond to the new challenges of the sport labour market is fundamental for the expert in Sport Sciences. The paper presents the results of the implementation of the ESLP project at the Foro Italico University in Rome, which aimed to develop the necessary soft skills for leadership in future experts in sport sciences. Keywords: University of sport, Soft skill, European Sports Leadership Programme. "

How am I doing? Performance feedback mitigates the effects of mental fatigue on endurance exercise performance

Mental fatigue induced by an earlier cognitive task can impair performance on a subsequent physical task. The current study investigated whether such performance impairment could be mitigated by performance feedback. In an experimental sequential-task design, 63 sport science students completed a series of three tasks: 5-min physical (pre-test), 20-min cognitive, 5-min physical (post-test). Participants were randomly allocated to one of three groups: feedback (n = 23), no feedback (n = 20), control (n = 20). The physical tasks, which assessed force production during a self-paced rhythmic handgrip task as a measure of physical endurance performance, were performed with (feedback group) or without (no feedback group, control group) visual performance feedback. The cognitive tasks involved either completing a 2-back memory task to induce mental fatigue (feedback and no feedback groups) or watching a didactic film (control group). Self-report measures (fatigue, exertion, vigor, motivation) were collected throughout. The 2-back cognitive task increased mental fatigue, mental exertion and general fatigue in the feedback and no feedback groups compared to the control group. Relative to the pre-test physical task, post-test endurance performance declined in the no feedback group (−14.4%) but did not change in the control (−2.6%) and feedback (−2.4%) groups. This mitigation of performance effect was not accompanied by parallel changes in fatigue, exertion, vigor, or motivation. In conclusion, visual performance feedback mitigates the negative effects of mental fatigue on physical endurance performance.

Perception Of Medical Practitioners Regarding Patient Referral to Physiotherapy

The purpose of this study is to give us an insight into the current perceptions held by other professionals who are currently practicing medicine regarding patient referral to physiotherapy. Methods: A self-designed Questionnaire was distributed among the medical practitioners that were currently working various hospitals and clinics which were currently operational and were located in various regions of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The required questionnaires were filled within a period of 3 months. Results: Out of Total 225, 57% were males and 43% were females. Participants on the base of their specialties were 55% from general practice, 45% from medical specialties. The referral rate among the participants showed that 14% participants did not refer any patients at all, 22% Rarely referred patients, 49% referred patients sometimes and 15% participants referred on a regular basis.30% respondents referred patients with a prescription and 70% referred patients with a prescription did not believe that a physiotherapist cannot devise an action plan without proper instruction. While 53% medical doctors included a specified medical diagnosis in their and 47% that include a medical diagnosis said that this was not the cause of including it in referrals.Conclusion: It was concluded that, participants were found to have well response about the patient referral to physiotherapy, the likelihood of referral is good and majority of participants admit physiotherapy as autonomous profession and have opinion that physiotherapist are trained enough to determine the right treatment for their patients. Methods: This is an observational study; cross sectional survey with 306 estimated sample size 288 participants were respondents but remaining 18 were non respondents and data is collected from students of sports sciences department in mentioned universities using Kujala Scoring questionnaire. Data is entered and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results: The results shows that age of participants were between 19 to 25 years. Number of male (62.15%) participants were more than female (37.85%) participants. prevalence of PFP among sports sciences students is 63.54%( N=183) with mild or no symptoms of anterior knee pain, 26.74%(N=77) with moderate symptoms and 9.72% (N=28) with severe symptoms of Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Conclusion: According to the results we concluded that there is mild or no symptoms of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in 63.54 % Sports Sciences Students in Lahore,26.74 % Sport Sciences Students have moderate symptoms of Anterior Knee joint Pain and 9.72% Sports Sciences Students have severe Symptoms of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Examination of Postgraduate Theses on Career in Sports Sciences in Turkey

Background: In the historical process, research in the field of career development of athletes has evolved from research on the termination of sports career to studies in which the career is addressed towards a more holistic, life-long and multi-level approach26. In this context, the career phenomenon, which has been the research topic of many sports scientists for years, still maintains its popularity. In addition to many scientific articles, it is known that career issues are examined in postgraduate theses. Therefore, it is very important to examine the postgraduate theses investigating the career issue and to make inferences as a result of this, as it will contribute to the literature. Aim: The aim of this research is to examine the postgraduate theses on career in sports sciences in Turkey in terms of parameters such as thesis level, publication year, data collection tool, purpose and result. Methods: This research was designed using the systematic review method. Between 03.04.2022 and 17.04.2022, a total of 37 theses were reached as a result of the search made by scanning the keywords "kariyer" in Turkish and "career" in English by filtering the word "Sport" on the database of the National Thesis Center. As a result of the evaluations made, 34 postgraduate theses were included in the research. In order to record the data obtained by the researchers, using the Excel 2016 (Microsoft Office) program, the information obtained according to the classification made as the author of the research, the thesis level, the year of publication, the participant group, the data collection tool, the purpose and the result were recorded in the appropriate place in the table. Afterwards, the findings of the research were presented in graphics and tables. Result: According to the research findings, it has been determined that there are 6 doctorate and 28 master's theses on career in sports sciences in Turkey (Graph 1). In addition, it was determined that the most published postgraduate theses were published in 2021 (Graph 2). Also according to the research findings, it has been determined that Semi-structured Interview Form is mostly used as a data collection tool in postgraduate theses published on career in sports sciences in Turkey (Table 1). When the participant groups of the studies were examined, it was determined that mostly athletes, sports managers, academicians and students studying in the field of sports sciences participated as participants (Table 2). When the theses included in the research were examined in terms of purpose and result, it was determined that subjects such as career planning, barriers encountered in career planning, career plans of athletes, dual career, professional career plans of sports science students, career satisfaction, the relationship of career with other subjects such as emotional intelligence and life satisfaction were frequently investigated (Table 2). Conclusion: As a result, it can be said that the number of postgraduate theses on careers in sports sciences is increasing in Turkey. In addition, it was determined that the researches were carried out with different participant groups, and in this context, it can be said that the researches have a wide spectrum. In addition to these results, it can be said that graduate theses also have very rich content in terms of purpose and results. Keywords: Athletes, Career, Sports Science

Determining Cyber Security-Related Behaviors of Internet Users: Example of the Faculty of Sport Sciences Students

Abstract The most practical and fastest way to access information in today’s world is via the internet. Thanks to the internet, the necessary information can be reached in a short time. Nevertheless, in addition to the benefits of the internet, it can also pose risks for users. For this reason, it is important to increase the level of awareness of individuals against threats that may occur in the cyber network. Sports organizations, like other sectors, process sensitive personal data and may face cyber attacks. It is important to determine the cyber security behaviors of the students of the faculty of sport sciences, who will be taking part in different careers in sports in the future, and so to contribute to the students’ development in this regard. In this study, the cyber security-related behaviors of the faculty of sport sciences students were examined in terms of gender, age, frequency of internet usage, frequency of monthly purchases of products or services over the internet, and level of knowledge about cyber security. The “Personal Cyber Security Provision Scale” developed by Erol and associates (2015) was used as a data collection tool. For this reason, ANOVA and Independent Samples t-Test were used to investigate the significant differences between the scale scores and the variables. According to the findings of the study, students’ behaviors related to cyber security differ according to gender, daily internet usage, monthly product or service purchase frequency, and knowledge level about cyber security. The age variable, on the other hand, does not affect cyber security behaviors. According to the results obtained from the Personal Cyber Security Ensuring Scale, the students of the faculty of sport sciences have high cyber security awareness. However, it is seen that they have lower scores from the factors of “Take Precautions” and “Privacy Protection” compared to other factors on the scale. Therefore, it is important for students to be informed about cyber security practices, what kind of precautions they should take in this regard, and how they can learn about improvements in this field to create cyber security awareness.

Investigation of the Relationships between Self-Confidence Levels and Job Finding Anxiety of Faculty of Sports Sciences Students

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between the self-confidence levels and job finding anxiety of the students of the faculty of sports sciences within the framework of Bayburt University. In this context, the relational survey model, which is consistent with the main purpose, was used in this quantitative study. The sample of the study consists of a total of 311 students, 113 females and 198 males, at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Bayburt University. Convenience sampling method, one of the non-probabilistic sampling approaches, was used in the selection of the sample. Questionnaire form was used as data collection tool and this form consists of three parts. In the first part of the questionnaire form includes “Personal Information Form,” in the second part includes “Self-Confidence Scale” and in the third part includes “Sports Sciences Students' Job Finding Anxiety Scale.” First of all, descriptive statistics were calculated by considering the data type of the raw data obtained through this form. Then, the reliability of the dimensions of the scales related to the data obtained were investigated, and difference and correlation tests were used in statistical evaluations. In this direction, significant differences were determined in terms of the variables of gender, department, grade and place of residence. In addition, it was observed that there were significant correlations within the scope of the age and monthly average family income level of the participants regarding the scales. On the other hand, no significant correlation was found between the monthly average personal income level and the dimensions of the scales. As a result, it was found that there was a negative and significant correlation between the external self-confidence mean scores and job finding anxiety mean scores of the participants. However, no significant correlation was found between the participants' inner self-confidence mean scores and their job finding anxiety mean scores.

Examination of the Relationship Between Social Appearance Anxiety and Communication Skills of Faculty of Sport Sciences Students

Concerns about social appearance, which are common especially among young people, and their preferences in communication based on these concerns have come to a remarkable level. From this point of view, the study aimed determined to examine the relationship between social appearance anxiety and communication skills levels on the students in the faculties of sports sciences. Following the aim, the research was performed on 220 students in total, and male and female students were selected randomly. The sample of the study, in which the relational screening model, which is one of the quantitative research methods, was used as a method. Besides, the "Social Appearance Anxiety Scale" (SAAS) and the " Communication Skills Assessment Scale (CSAS) was used, and ANOVA and t-tests were used in the statistical evaluation of the data. In the evaluation of the data, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the groups in the sub-dimensions of communication skills in terms of communication skills depending on gender (p<0.05). Moreover, it was understood that there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of social appearance anxiety related to the gender variable (p>0.05).

On the relationship between individual differences in motives and motor performance

Motor performance is characterized by individual differences. Motive research posits that individual differences in motives (achievement, affiliation, power) predict what types of incentives individuals experience as motivating. It follows that in order to incentivize and optimize performance, models explaining determinants of such differences are integral to design appropriate interventions or training settings. Therefore, in the current study, we tested the utility of a motive-based approach in explaining motor performance differences in a competitive sports context. Specifically, we trained and assessed sport science students’ performance in a series of motor tasks (i.e., darts, beanbag throwing, golf putting) in small groups. Beforehand, students’ motives were assessed employing both projective and self-report measures. As hypothesized, students’ projectively measured power motive (and to a lesser extent achievement motive) showed a positive relationship to motor performance. In contrast, none of the self-reported motives were related to performance. These findings highlight the utility of the achievement and power motive in explaining individual differences in motor performance and suggest feasible intervention and training strategies.

Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors of Orthorexia Can Differ among the Students of Distinct University Courses.

Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is defined as the excessive attention on healthy eating, and studies especially focused on food quality ON prevalence in university students can be extremely variable. The objective of this study is to investigate whether there was a difference in ON risk between health-scientific, economic-humanistic, sport sciences and dietetics and nutrition students, and to evaluate if lifestyle-related ON risk factors (dieting, physical activity, drugs and supplements use) could have an impact in different ways in determining ON risk among students attending these four programs. Participants were recruited at the University of Pavia and received a two-section questionnaire including demographic and lifestyle information and the ORTO-15 questionnaire. A total of 671 students (54% F e 46% M) completed the questionnaire (median age 21.00 (IQR 20.00–23.00), median BMI 21.77 kg/m2 (IQR 20.06–23.66 kg/m2)). The 31.2% had ORTO-15 test scores < 35, and were considered at risk of having ON. No differences were found in ON risk among the students attending the four university courses. Dieting was confirmed as the major ON risk factor for health-scientific, economic-humanistic and sport sciences students. The type of sport practiced was an important determinant of ON risk only for the economic-humanistic course, while supplements use was statistically different between sport sciences students with or without ON. Our findings may suggest that lifestyle-related risk factors of orthorexia can differ among the students of distinct university courses, but these results need to be supported by further longitudinal and prospective studies.

Prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Among Sports Sciences Students In Lahore

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by severe pain around the knee cap during physical activities. Many researches have been done to describe the causes of PFP and it is found that it is multifactorial in nature. It is suggested that Patellofemoral pain can persist for many years and can cause decline in sports participation. Muscular imbalance and over activity are major causes of knee pain in Sports related PFP .Multiple management strategies are used in the intervention protocol of PFP however, more research is required to find potential causes of knee pain and its management in sport sciences. Objective: The aim of this study is to find out prevalence of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome among Sports Sciences students in Lahore. Methods: This is an observational study; cross sectional survey with 306 estimated sample size 288 participants were respondents but remaining 18 were non respondents and data is collected from students of sports sciences department in mentioned universities using Kujala Scoring questionnaire. Data is entered and analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results: The results shows that age of participants were between 19 to 25 years. Number of male(62.15%) participants were more than female(37.85%) participants .prevalence of PFP among sports sciences students is 63.54%( N=183) with mild or no symptoms of anterior knee pain, 26.74%(N=77) with moderate symptoms and 9.72% (N=28) with severe symptoms of Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Conclusion: According to the results we concluded that there are mild or no symptoms of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in 63.54 % Sports Sciences Students in Lahore,26.74 % Sport Sciences Students have moderate symptoms of Anterior Knee joint Pain and 9.72% Sports Sciences Students have severe Symptoms Of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome