EXAMINATION OF THE CHANGES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC SUCCESS, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL BEHAVIORS FOLLOWING THEIR ATTENDANCE TO SPORT ACTIVITIES

The aim of this study was to examine the changes in primary school students’ academic successes, physical and social behaviors following their attendance to sport activities. For this purpose, families of 91 male students, aged between 7-14 who attend Keçiören Sportif A.Ş Football School regularly at Keçiören, Yenimahalle and Sincan in Ankara, were contacted. Data were collected via a scale developed by the researcher. Families were asked to take a survey and evaluate whether there were any changes in social and physical states of the students. According to families’ views, positive changes occurred in the behaviors of children who attend sportive activities regularly.