DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF TURKEY

Abstract

With the effect of globalization, the phenomenon of sports has become universal in all aspects of the world. This situation has affected all sports branches as well as American football, which is the most popular sport in America. It has grown in popularity all around the world. It has started to become a well-known sports branch in our country. It is very important to examine the historical process of american football because of the fact that American football matches are also held at the international level. The purpose of this study is to examine the development of American football in Turkey and in the world. Literature review method was used in the study. In the study, the history of American football has been examined by considering various periods and processes. This sport, which started to be played in the United Kingdom in the 19th century, began to be recognized in our country towards the end of the 1980s. Although there was an interest in American football, it did not develop due to its low popularity. American football, which is rapidly adopted in America and appeals to large masses, continues its activities under the Turkish Rugby Federation under the name of  (Protected Football) in our country. It can be said that this sport has developed in our country with the increase in the number of leagues, licensed athletes and teams in recent years.