History

The Department of Physical Education and Sports, which was established under the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, started to admit students in the 1991-1992 Academic Year. It took the name of the School of Physical Education and Sports as from the Spring semester of the 1995-1996 Academic Year with the decision of the Council of Ministers dated 04/07/1995 and numbered 95/7044 and with the Executive Board Decision of the Council of Higher Education dated 19/10/1995. In the same decision of the Executive Board of the Council of Higher Education, it was approved to open 3 Programs and 5 Departments in our School. The Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching started education by admitting students. Students were admitted to the Department of Coaching Training in the 2003-2004 academic year, to the Department of Sports Management and to the evening education of the Department of Coaching Training in the 2005-2006 academic year. In the 2006-2007 academic year, the Department of Recreation and the evening education programs of the Department of Sports Management were opened and students were admitted to these programs. In the 2008-2009 academic year, students were admitted to the evening education program of the Department of Recreation. The School of Physical Education and Sports was converted into the Faculty of Sports Sciences with the decision of the Council of Ministers numbered 2018/2001. The Faculty of Sports Sciences continues its educational activities with 4 departments and 7 programs.

Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching

This department continues its education and training to train Physical Education and Sports Teachers for the educational institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education.

Department of Coaching Education

Advanced level trainers, monitors, conditioners, and fitness trainers in various sports branches are trained in this department. During the education process, education and training are provided to train coaches and sports training specialists for the General Directorate of Youth and Sports, sports clubs, and private institutions. Our aim in the education and training process is to train qualified coaches needed in the field of sports and to make the necessary effort in order to increase the performance of our athletes and the quality of life of our society by conducting sports-related research studies. The main objective of this department is to ensure that scientific training and sports activities are spread to large masses and also to train high-level athletes. In this context, students receive heavy education in the field in which they specialize and acquire lots of information about sports sciences.

Department of Sports Management

In the 2005-2006 academic year, it started its activities to train the sports manager candidates needed by the private and public sectors. Students graduating from this department can work as managers, especially in sports organizations, and students who receive management formation can work in other fields in the public and private sectors. The students of our department have management formation. Students are admitted to our department with a specialized talent exam. There are seven lecturers in the department. Studies are still ongoing to open master's and doctoral programs.

Department of Recreation

It started its activities to train individuals who work in the private and public sectors in the 2006-2007 academic year. Students who graduate from this department can work as managers, especially in sports organizations and recreational areas. Students are admitted to our department with a specialized talent exam. There are eight lecturers in the department. Studies are still ongoing to open master's and doctoral programs.

Other Services

From the beginning of the academic year, our faculty plans sports activities in all faculties and colleges at the university and helps by leading them. Sports and social activities cover the entire academic year. Our instructors undertake sports activities and shows on national days and holidays. We also provide information to the public by carrying out other sports activities desired to become widespread. The faculty tries to do its part with the shows, games, and programs performed on special days.

Important Awards Received

Our faculty has medals in the World and in Türkiye in kick-boxing, taekwondo, archery, judo, karate, wrestling, athletics in individual sports, and in football in team sports.