The Effect of Swimming Training on Sources of Self-Confidence in Sports and Self-Assessment of Swimming Skills

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GÜL M., PINARLI P., Körmükçü Y.

International Journal of Sport Studies for Health, cilt.9, sa.3, 2026 (Scopus)

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Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the effect of swimming training given to University students on the Swimming Skills Self-Assessment and Sources of Self-Confidence in Sports scale. Methods: Questionnaire scales were used before and after 14 weeks of swimming training with 1st and 2nd class students studying at Kocaeli University Faculty of Sports Sciences. Participants in the study were students aged 21 with the highest percentages (31.7%), male with 58.5%, students in the Sports Management Department with 52%, 1st class year students with 69.9%, students with an average height of 170-179 cm with 34.1% and students weighing 50-69 kg with 30.1%. The Swimming Skills Self-Assessment Scale and the Self-Confidence Sources Scale in Sports were applied to the students. The students' demographic characteristics and scale analyses were analyzed in the SPSS program. Results: The study found that before swimming training, women's Swimming Skills Self-Assessment results (2.45±1.08) were lower than men's (3.17±1.01), but the difference decreased after the training. It was determined that no significant differences occurred in the Swimming Skills Self-Assessment and Sports Self-Confidence scales in terms of gender, department, and class after swimming training. The analysis results indicate that sporting activities enhance skill development and confidence. Conclusion: The study found that University Students’ Swimming Skill Self-Assessment and Self-Confidence in Sports improved after swimming instruction, and there were no differences across all variables. In conclusion, it can be said that sporting activities are important for developing skills and confidence in individuals.