This study aims to determine the warm-up habits and knowledge levels of students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences. The sample group consists of 468 students, including 287 males and 181 females, enrolled in the 2023-2024 academic year. Of these students, 314 are in regular normal education, while 154 are in evening education. Analyzing their undergraduate programs, 44 students are in Department of Physical Education, 120 students in Coaching Education, 183 students in Sports Management, and 121 in Recreation. Demographic data were collected using a “Personal Information Form” developed by the researcher, while warm-up habits and knowledge levels were assessed using the "Warm-Up Habits for Athletes" questionnaire developed by Arslan et al. (2010). The questionnaire compromises a total of 20 items, with 10 positive and 10 negative statements. The warm-up habits and knowledge levels of the students were examined using descriptive statistical methods according to different variables. The variance and homogeneity of the obtained data were tested, and the results demonstrated a normal distribution. Accordingly, Independent Samples T-test was used for binary comparisons, One Way ANOVA was used for multiple comparisons, and the Tukey HSD test was used for determining within-group differences. The findings indicate no statistically significant differences in warm-up habits and knowledge levels concerning gender, licensing status, sports discipline, or type of education. However, a statistically significant difference was found based on the undergraduate program factor (p<0.05). It can be concluded that this difference may be attributed to the practical courses and specialized knowledge courses included in the curricula of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Training and Coaching Education.

Sports sciences, warm-up knowledge level, warm-up and cool-down habits