Today, Exercise and Sports Sciences have become a significant sector for performance sports and healthy living. Interest in graduate education programs in this field is increasingly growing in developed countries. The rapid advancements in Sports Sciences necessitate that professionals in this area become more equipped.
There is a rising demand for productive and research-oriented experts who can respond to the changing needs of society, contribute to public health, and support the development of athletes. The Exercise and Sports Sciences Master's Program has been designed to address these needs and aims to train qualified graduates.
The program covers the physiological, anatomical, and biomechanical foundations of sports movements, focusing on training performance applications, the role of sports in child development, and enhancing public health through sports. The goal of the program is to cultivate expert sports scientists who can effectively apply the scientific principles of sports in practice and approach problems in a solution-oriented manner.
Graduates of this program will possess the ability to make effective and scientific decisions in both the public and private sectors. They will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide higher quality services in the sports field and improve public health.
Admission Requirements
For admission to the Exercise and Sport Sciences Master's Programme, candidates must meet the following criteria determined by Institute of Graduate Studies and Research at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU):
- Graduating from one of the following programmes that provide at least four-year undergraduate education in Turkey or abroad.
- Submission of an official transcript showing the courses taken in the undergraduate programme.
- The undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) is expected to be at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
- Providing a notarised photocopy of the graduation diploma.
- Submission of two letters of reference proving the candidate's academic qualifications (not required from EMU graduates).
- Letter of Purpose/Intent (Please provide on a separate page): Please state your reasons for applying to the programme, mentioning your motivating factors and your interest in the field you wish to study
- Photocopy of identity card or passport
- Two passport size photographs (6 cm x 5 cm)
Important Note: Candidates who have not graduated from the programmes within the Faculty of Sports Sciences and the School of Physical Education and Sports must take the scientific preparation courses (SPRB107 Outdoor and Indoor Sports I, SPRB202 Training Knowledge, SPRB301 Physical Fitness Tests in Sports, FZTR151 Introduction to Anatomy and FZTR225 Sports Physiology) and be successful.
Research Interests
The master's program in the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences aims to train specialized sports scientists who can enhance the performance of elite athletes and promote healthier living through exercise based on scientific foundations. The program incorporates physical, psychological, social, environmental, and societal approaches to sports practices. To achieve this goal, it draws on fields such as kinesiology, exercise science, sports physiology, exercise biochemistry, educational sciences, sports management, and health sciences. This enables graduates in sports sciences to specialize in their desired field, increasing their chances of pursuing their careers. The graduates of this program will be capable of making more efficient, effective, and scientific decisions in both public and private sectors. Furthermore, they will significantly contribute to improving the quality of services offered by the institutions they work for.
Contact
Tel: +90 392 630 3067
Fax: +90 392 365 3940
E-mail: sbf@emu.edu.tr
Web: http://sbf.emu.edu.tr