Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, cilt.10, sa.4, ss.113-129, 2022 (Hakemli Dergi)
Exercise is a sub-branch of physical activities performed in a planned manner for the purpose
of physical fitness, being healthy and maintaining it. Exercise and physical activities have
common points. Both require energy and both involve bodily movements created by skeletal
muscles. Material and Method: The aim of this study is to examine the communication skills
and participation in exercise activities of women exercising in Kırşehir Central District,
according to their education level, age, marital status, and monthly income, type of exercise
and duration of exercise. The study group of the research consisted of 424 women who
exercised in Kırşehir and participated on a voluntary basis. Personal information form, scores
obtained from scales and scale sub-dimensions, percentage, frequency, arithmetic mean,
independent sample t-test for binary variables and One-Way ANOVA test for multiple
variables were applied. Results: Women with longer exercise duration have higher
communication skills and exercise behavioral regulation averages.In addition to exercising in
order to be healthy, feel happy and spend their spare time, women also exercise under the
influence of external factors.