Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Physical Education and Sports

In accordance with Article 7/d-2 of the Law No. 2547, as amended by Law No. 2880, and the decision of the YÖK Executive Board dated 14.04.2021, our II. Graduate Non-Thesis Master's Program, established in the Department of Physical Education and Sports within the Institute of Health Sciences, offers a Non-Thesis Master's degree in Physical Education and Sports. Upon successful completion of the program and meeting the program requirements, the degree of Non-Thesis Master's in Physical Education and Sports will be awarded in the Department of Physical Education and Sports.

Reason for the Establishment of the Program:

The Non-Thesis Master's Program in Physical Education and Sports (Evening Program) aims to train qualified and knowledgeable graduates in the academic field required by our country, following undergraduate education. It seeks to increase the number of faculty members and specialized professionals needed by universities by preparing individuals for academic life. The program's primary goal is to develop scientists who possess scientific thinking skills, knowledge and research abilities, and are capable of planning interdisciplinary work, with the ability to reach a coordination base of knowledge across different fields, including entrepreneurial, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary approaches. Additionally, the program aims to provide a sports sciences education that will ensure the most efficient use of human factors within the framework of health, engineering, and social sciences, in order to design systems and train personnel for improving performance in sports. Besides education, the program also targets conducting research in sports sciences, producing related publications, and contributing to the knowledge base through organizing scientific conferences. Furthermore, it aims to support the professional development of physical education teachers working in primary and secondary education institutions, which form the backbone of Turkish sports, by following global scientific research and applying changes in their profession. The program also contributes to the skill development of students, helping them highlight their abilities.

Head of Department

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tevfik Cem AKALIN

Faculty Members

Prof. Dr. Mustafa GÜMÜŞ
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tevfik Cem AKALIN
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan ACAR
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ertuğrul ÇIPLAK
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Geylan BOSTAN
Assistant Professor Hüseyin Hakan KUDAK
Assistant Professor Bilal EMEKTAR


Student Information Package
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