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Sport Academics’ Awareness and Knowledge of Sustainability in Higher Education in Türkiye

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  • Özgür Bor

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Management, Atilim University, Ankara 06830, Türkiye)

  • Burcu Tosun

    (Department of Business, Faculty of Management, Atilim University, Ankara 06830, Türkiye)

  • Serdar Eler

    (Department of Trainer Education, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara 06560, Türkiye)

  • Nebahat Eler

    (Department of Trainer Education, School of Physical Education and Sport, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak 67100, Türkiye)

Abstract

It is widely accepted that sport plays a critical role in the achievement of sustainable development goals. The sport colleges, faculties, and universities that have undertaken the role to educate students, future trainers, educators, managers, and academic staff naturally have a significant impact on increasing awareness regarding sustainability issues. Therefore, in this study, the awareness, perception, and knowledge of the academic staff working in sport faculties and the factors affecting them are analyzed. For this purpose, a survey including a total of 19 questions is designed to measure the level of awareness regarding sustainable development, and it is answered by 366 faculty members in all 75 sport faculties in Türkiye. The results of the study point out that the vast majority of sport academics at universities have a common, general understanding of sustainability, but insufficient awareness of sustainable development goals and the relationship between sport and sustainable development. Furthermore, recognition and awareness regarding sustainable development seem to be limited at the institutional level. However, the results also imply that a great majority of the respondents are aware of the importance of sustainability and consider it necessary to improve themselves and their courses accordingly. Therefore, including sustainability issues in the curriculum, increasing awareness in all layers of institutions, and implementing sustainability in the entire higher education system with projects, seminars, and on-campus events are recommended.

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  • Özgür Bor & Burcu Tosun & Serdar Eler & Nebahat Eler, 2023. "Sport Academics’ Awareness and Knowledge of Sustainability in Higher Education in Türkiye," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(8), pages 1-17, April.
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