Our proposal to open a "PhD Program in Physical Education and Sports Department" within the Institute of Health Sciences was examined at the Higher Education Executive Board meeting dated 16.06.2021, and taking into account the Higher Education General Assembly Decision dated 25.12.2014, the Regulation on the Organization and Operation of Graduate Education-Training Institutes was adopted. In accordance with Article 4, the proposal was deemed appropriate. Within the Health Sciences Institute, the "Physical Education and Sports Department Doctorate Program will start accepting students from the 2021-2022 academic year. The aim of the Physical Education and Sports Department Doctorate Program is; It is to transfer the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the processes of analyzing, questioning and researching the subjects related to Physical Education and Sports, making predictions and making the right decision. It is to provide the student with the ability to conduct independent research, to interpret scientific events with a broad and deep perspective, and to determine the necessary steps to reach new syntheses. During their doctoral education, students can specialize in the fields of training science, physical education, exercise biochemistry, exercise physiology, physical activity, nutrition and metabolism in sports, sports biomechanics, sports pedagogy, sports psychology, sports sociology, within the framework of scientific principles. It is aimed to design efficient systems in the field of Physical Education and Sports, to train qualified personnel, to introduce developing sports technology opportunities, and to develop Physical Education and Sports education throughout the country. Thus, the students participating in the applied training programs; It is aimed to raise individuals who know the structure, functioning and behavior of the human organism, recognize the Turkish sports organization and make comparative evaluations. Graduates who successfully complete all the requirements of the program receive a "PhD" degree in the field of "Physical Education and Sports".
OUR FACULTY MEMBERS: prof. Dr. Ersan KARA,
Faculty of Sports Sciences Assoc.
Dr. İrfan MARANGOZ, Faculty of Sports Sciences Assoc.
Dr. Sevde MAVI VAR, Faculty of Sports Sciences Assoc.
Dr. Murat ATASOY, Faculty of Sports Sciences Assoc.
Dr. Levent VAR, Faculty of Sports Sciences Assoc.
Dr. Turan ÇETİNKAYA, Faculty of Sports Sciences 
Dr. Instructor Member Sadi ÖN, Faculty of Sports Sciences 
Dr. Instructor Member Eylem GENCER, Faculty of Sports Sciences
Dr. Instructor Member Kazim KAYA, Faculty of Sports Sciences 
Dr. Instructor Member Vahit ÇİRİŞ, Faculty of Sports Sciences 
Dr. Instructor Member Rabia SARICA, Faculty of Sports Sciences