Abstract:
In essence, Assertiveness is an inclination to undertake new and daring enterprises. Namely, it’s the trait of
being adventurous. Assertiveness is an important aspect of communication with others, and it’s also a decisive
factor of getting engage with people. In this study, it’s aimed to study Assertiveness level of college students
who is doing Orienteering Sports in terms of some variables. This study is carried out will a survey of 7
questions regarding students’ personal information and Rathus’ Assertiveness Schedule which contents 30
questions. This study is carried out in Balikesir, Turkey during College Orienteering Sports Olympics. 192 males
and 68 females (Total of 260) college students volunteered to participate with the research. Collected data is
analyzed with SPSS distribution of frequency, arithmetic sequence and T-Test. Error rate in this study assumed
as 0, 5.According to the study, college students who are involved with Orienteering Sports have Assertiveness
level of middle, high or highest level as stated by 260 of the participants. Also, it is found that males’
assertiveness level is higher compared to female participants. Besides, students with ages to have higher
assertiveness levels. Study also shows that where students come from makes no difference in terms of
assertiveness level. As a result, it has been found that students involved in Orienteering Sports have higher
assertiveness level and their previous sports history also contributes in a positive way.
