Physical Education and Sports Doctorate Degree Program
Academic Unit Presenting the Program
Physical Education and Sports
Program Director
Head of Department Prof. Dr Süleyman Erim ERHAN
Institute Director Prof. Dr Selami GÜRKAN
Deputy Director of the Institute Assoc. Dr Birol TOPÇU
Deputy Director of the Institute Assoc. Prof. Dr Serhat ÖRÜN
Program Type
Doctorate Degree Program
Level of Degree Earned
PhD
Degree Earned
Doctorate Degree
Education Type
Tam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance Conditions
To be a graduate of the School of Physical Education and Sports or Faculty of Sports Sciences, to have a Master's degree with thesis in the relevant field, to have at least 70 standard points in verbal, equal weighted or numerical score type from the ALES exam centrally conducted by ÖSYM, or to be successful in internationally accepted exams whose success base scores are determined by the Senate by accepting the equivalence of the ALES exam result. Candidates who will apply to the programme must have at least 55 points from YDS or YÖKDİL or a valid score from an exam accepted by the board (TOEFL, PTE, etc.). Success grade in student admission; 20% of the master's degree graduation weighted grade point average, 50% of the standard score obtained from ALES, 30% of the score obtained as a result of the scientific evaluation exam conducted by the jury established by the institute board of directors. In order for a candidate to be considered successful, the success grade must be at least 70.
Recognition of Prior Learning
A successful student who has completed at least one semester in another department of another institute within the relevant university or institute of high technology or in a graduate programme of another higher education institution can apply for the quota of transfer announced in the relevant department. Horizontal transfer; with the approval of the head of the relevant department and the decision of the board of directors of the institute.
Degree Requirements and Rules
The students studying in this Ph.D program are required:
to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits
to pass the qualifying examination,
to prepare and defend a doctoral dissertation
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CB/S
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.50/4.00 with a minimum of 240 ECTS credits.
Program Profile
With this programme; in order to increase the professional competence of sports educators who are experts in their field, they have priority in being appointed as academicians in the Ministry of National Education and its institutions, university and private sports facilities, sports centres specialised in various fields, sports clubs and related sports faculties and colleges of universities. The programme aims to teach students academic research methods and to bring them to a level where they can conduct independent research. It also encourages studies to develop theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of sport sciences. Students explore the social, cultural and psychological dimensions of sport and discover new knowledge and applications in this field. The programme aims to train specialists who can lead and educate in professional sports fields. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to assume academic and professional roles in universities, sport organisations and research centres.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates of Physical Education and Sport PhD programme can work in a wide range of professional fields. These graduates conduct academic researches and give lectures at universities in fields such as physical education, sports sciences or coaching. They can also work as researchers who conduct research and produce scientific articles in the field of sport sciences. Professionals who manage sports organisations, organise events and manage sports institutions are also among the graduates in this field. Graduates can develop technical training and strategy by coaching professional sports teams or individual athletes. In addition, they work as sports consultants in sports centres, clubs or health institutions, developing strategies to improve the performance of individuals and teams. Graduates working in international sports organisations can also be effective in this field by studying global sports policies, organisations and events. They also train professionals who work in the field of sport psychology, providing psychological support and counselling services to improve the mental performance of athletes.
Access To Upper Degree
Graduates who have successfully completed the PhD programme can apply to higher education institutions in the same or similar fields in Turkey or abroad for an academic position or to research centres in public institutions as an expert.
Exams, Assessment and Grading
In order to be considered successful, the success grade must be at least 75 points in the doctoral programme.
Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods
Teaching and learning methods and strategies are selected to enhance students' skills in self-study, lifelong learning, observation, teaching others, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, and effective use of information technology.
Additionally, attention is given to ensuring that the teaching style supports students with different abilities. The educational methods used in the program are listed below*:
TEACHING-LEARNING METHODS
MAIN LEARNING ACTIVITIES
USED TOOLS
Course
Listening and Comprehension
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector.
Debatable Course
Listening and comprehension, observation/processing of situations, critical thinking, question development.
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector.
Special support / Structural examples.
Rol Yapma / Drama
Problem Solving
Pre-planned special skills.
Case Study
Pre-planned special skills.
Brainstorming
Listening and interpreting, observing/processing situations, critical thinking, question development, teamwork.
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector.
Small Group Discussion
Listening and interpreting, observing/processing situations, critical thinking, question development.
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector.
Demonstration
Listening and interpreting, observing/processing situations.
Real or virtual environment that allows for observation.
Simulation
Listening and interpreting, observing/processing situations, informatics skills
Real or virtual environment that allows for observation.
Seminar
Research - lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics skills, listening and comprehension, managerial skills
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment.
Internet databases, library databases, email, online chat,
web-based discussion forums.
Fieldwork/Field Study
Laboratory
Special equipment
Homework
Research - lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics skills
Internet databases, library databases, email.
oral examination
Research - lifelong learning, processing situations, question development, interpretation, presentation.
Review / Survey Study
Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Panel
Listening and comprehension, observing/processing situations
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment.
Guest Speaker
Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector,
special equipment.
Student Organization Activities / Projects
(*) One or more of the methods mentioned here may be applied depending on the characteristics of the course.
Program Outcomes
1-Adds value to physical education and sports in terms of national and international studies 2-Meets the requirements for physical education and sports 3-Applies theory into practice in physical education and sports 4-Improves new methods and techniques for the physical education and sports field 5-Shares new techniques and methods with specialists 6-The ability to manage physical education and sports field practices 7-Working with other disciplines related to physical education and sports 8-Adds value to physical education and sports with the conducted studies 9-Ability to transfer acquired knowledge and experience 10-Original and independent research and evaluation skills
Curriculum
Physical Education and Sports
Yüksek Lisansda açılan dersler Doktora için de seçilebilir.
Course
2024-2025 Fall Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Browse
T
A
ECTS
LÜ SBE 06
Preparation for Doctoral Qualification Examination
0
4
20
BES 602
Project Preparation and Process Management
2
2
5
LÜ SBEDR09
Scientific Research Methods Research and Publication Ethics
1
2
5
LÜ SBEDR 04
Seminar
0
2
5
LÜ SBEDR 03
Special Topics
8
0
10
Elective
2024 - 2025 Güz Beden Eğitim ve Spor Doktora Seçmeli Dersleri()
25
BES 649
Designing a Physical Activity Program for the Community
3
0
8
BES 635
New Approaches and Concepts in Sports Management
3
0
8
BES 654
Pedagogical Models in Physical Education
3
0
8
BES 624
Performance Tests, Measurement Methods and Evaluation in Sports
3
0
8
BES 644
Physical Education and Game Teaching in Pre-School and Primary Education
3
0
8
BES 630
Recreation Management
3
0
8
BES 623
Sports Physiology and Environmental Factors
3
0
8
Total ECTS:
70
2024-2025 Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Browse
T
A
ECTS
BES 601
Applied Statistics in Sports Sciences
2
2
5
BES 603
Ethics in Sports
3
0
5
LÜ SBE 06
Preparation for Doctoral Qualification Examination
0
4
20
LÜ SBEDR 03
Special Topics
8
0
10
Elective
2024-2025 BAHAR YARIYILI BEDEN EĞİTİMİ VE SPOR DOKTORA ()
25
BES 641
Leadership in Physical Education and Sport
3
0
8
BES 624
Performance Tests, Measurement Methods and Evaluation in Sports
3
0
8
BES 623
Sports Physiology and Environmental Factors
3
0
8
Total ECTS:
65
Total ECTS(Year):
135
Doctoral Qualification
2024-2025 Spring Semester
Course Code
Course Name
Browse
T
A
ECTS
LÜ SBEDR 03
Special Topics
8
0
10
Total ECTS:
10
Total ECTS(Year):
10
Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes
LÜ SBE 06 Preparation for Doctoral Qualification Examination
#
4
5
3
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
BES 602 Project Preparation and Process Management
#
3
3
4
5
4
4
2
3
2
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
4
3
0
4
3
3
4
4
3
0
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
0
0
5
0
5
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
LÜ SBEDR09 Scientific Research Methods Research and Publication Ethics
#
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
LÜ SBEDR 04 Seminar
#
3
2
4
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
BES 649 Designing a Physical Activity Program for the Community
#
3
3
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
BES 635 New Approaches and Concepts in Sports Management
#
5
5
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
BES 654 Pedagogical Models in Physical Education
#
0
5
5
5
0
0
0
5
5
0
0
5
5
5
0
0
0
5
5
0
0
5
5
5
0
0
0
5
5
0
BES 624 Performance Tests, Measurement Methods and Evaluation in Sports
#
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
BES 644 Physical Education and Game Teaching in Pre-School and Primary Education
#
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
BES 630 Recreation Management
#
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
BES 623 Sports Physiology and Environmental Factors
#
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
BES 601 Applied Statistics in Sports Sciences
#
3
1
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
5
3
1
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
5
BES 603 Ethics in Sports
#
0
3
5
0
0
4
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
1
3
LÜ SBE 06 Preparation for Doctoral Qualification Examination
#
4
5
3
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
BES 641 Leadership in Physical Education and Sport
#
4
3
3
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
BES 624 Performance Tests, Measurement Methods and Evaluation in Sports
#
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
BES 623 Sports Physiology and Environmental Factors
