Açak M.Karademir T.2024-08-042024-08-0420111818-4952https://hdl.handle.net/11616/91811This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine trainer evaluation level of hearing impaired athletes. Researchers reported that the characteristics of a trainer were equally important as the athlete's. This aims a "Trainer Evaluation Form for Hearing Impaired" was prepared. The form was administered to a total of 221 hearing impaired athletes, 172 (77.8%) of whom were male and 49 (22.2%) of whom were female. Average age of the group was 24.40. In conclusion, data analysis indicated that the trainer evaluation scale for hearing impaired athletes, which consisted of 12 items, had a three-factor (technical, competition and social) structure and was provided valid and reliable evaluation of trainers by hearing impaired athletes. Trainers, who are role models for athletes, have an important role in displaying sportsman like conduct. In addition, evaluation of trainers by hearing-impaired athletes is of great importance in terms of illustrating the trainer-athlete relationships and determining appropriate behavior styles. © IDOSI Publications, 2011.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessHearing impaired athletesScale developmentTrainer evaluationArticle1457167202-s2.0-84864936994N/A