Abstract:

The aim of this research is to examine the emotional intelligence of Physical Education and Sports Academy students according to several variables. 306 students who study in Gazi University, Institute of Physical Education and Sports attended this research. Emotional Intelligence Scale is used to find out emotional intelligence of the participated students. Kruskal Wallis H test, Mann Whitney U test and frequency analysis have been used in SPSS 22.0 for Windows package to analyze the statistical data. At the end of the research, it was understood that there is no significant difference in awareness of feelings and managing their relationships sub dimensions of emotional intelligence level p>0,05 however, female participants displayed higher emotional intelligence in managing emotions, motivating themselves and empathy in sub dimensions of emotional intelligence levels when compared to male candidates p

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