The Duzce University Faculty of Sports Sciences Physical Education and Sports Teaching Master's Program is a postgraduate program that aims to provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of physical education and sports, develop scientific research competence, and train qualified academicians and field experts at national and international standards. The program is conducted with an interdisciplinary approach including sports sciences, educational sciences, sports psychology, sports management, and health sciences, and aims to reinforce the academic equipment required by the teaching profession and develop a research culture.
The primary aim of the Master's Program in Physical Education and Sports Teaching is to train qualified, research-oriented, innovative teachers and academics with a strong ethical value system in the field of physical education and sports. Within this framework, the program aims to produce graduates who are proficient in scientific research methods, capable of generating knowledge that contributes to the field, and possess a deep understanding of teaching and learning processes.
To provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of physical education and sports.
• To develop skills in scientific research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• To train experts who can follow national and international sports science literature.
• To provide competence in teaching methods, measurement and evaluation, and curriculum development.
• To increase awareness in interdisciplinary fields such as sports psychology, sports management, and health sciences.
• To reinforce awareness of professional ethics, social responsibility, and academic integrity.
• To support graduates in achieving their academic and applied career goals.
Degree Name: Master of Physical Education and Sports Teaching
Abbreviation: BES YL
Degree Level: Master's (Thesis-based) — Level 7
Title Awarded: Graduate of Master's in Physical Education and Sports Teaching
TYYÇ Level: Level 7 — Master's Level
EQF / QF-EHEA Level 7 / Second Level
11. ACHIEVED
Graduates of the program earn the title of 'Master of Physical Education and Sports Teaching'. This degree is recognized as Level 7 within the scope of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ), Level 7 within the scope of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), and 'Second Cycle' within the scope of the European Higher Education Area Qualifications Framework (QF-EHEA). Graduates are eligible to apply to doctoral programs.
• Having a bachelor's degree (in Physical Education and Sports Teaching or related fields).
• Obtaining at least 55 points from the Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Examination (ALES)
(Numerical or Equal Weighting).
• Meeting the general requirements specified in the University Postgraduate Education and Training Regulation.
• Graduation grade point average: A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 out of 4.00 is expected.
(1) The thesis-based master's program enables the student to gain the ability to access, compile, interpret, and evaluate information using scientific research methods.
(2) The thesis-based master's program consists of at least seven courses, a seminar course, and a thesis study, provided that the total number of credits is not less than twenty-one. The seminar course and thesis study are non-credit courses and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. The thesis-based master's program consists of at least eight courses, including the seminar course, and a thesis study, totaling at least 120 ECTS credits, provided that the total number of credits is not less than 60 ECTS credits. The student must register for the thesis period every semester, starting from the semester following the assignment of the advisor at the latest.
(3) A maximum of two of the courses to be taken by the student may be selected from undergraduate courses, provided that they were not taken during undergraduate studies. In addition, a maximum of two courses may be selected from courses offered at other higher education institutions with the recommendation of the Institute's EABDB/EASDB and the approval of the EYK. (4) The thesis-based master's program can be conducted as a second postgraduate education program.
Duration
ARTICLE 7 – (1) The duration of the thesis-based master's program is four semesters, excluding the time spent in scientific preparation, starting from the semester in which the courses related to the registered program are given, regardless of whether the student is registered for each semester, and the program is completed in a maximum of six semesters. (2) Students who fail to successfully complete the credit courses and seminar course included in the curriculum at the end of four semesters; or who fail the thesis work or do not attend the thesis defense within the maximum time limits, will be dismissed. (3) Students who meet the required ECTS credit value and minimum course requirements for graduation can graduate from the master's program in at least three semesters.
(1) A student enrolled in a thesis-based master's program writes the results they obtain in accordance with the writing rules determined by the Senate and defends their thesis, exhibition, project, recital, concert, or performance orally before a jury. (2) Before the defense of the master's thesis, and in the case of theses requiring corrections, the student completes the thesis along with the corrections and submits it to their advisor. The advisor submits the thesis to the institute along with their opinion on whether the thesis is defensible. The institute receives the plagiarism software report regarding the thesis and sends it to the advisor and jury members. If actual plagiarism is detected in the data in the report, the thesis is sent to the EYK for a decision, along with the justification. (3) The master's thesis jury is appointed with the recommendation of the thesis advisor and the relevant EABDB/EASDB and the approval of the EYK. The jury consists of three or five faculty members, one of whom is the student's thesis advisor and at least one of whom is from outside the University. If the jury consists of three people, the second thesis advisor cannot be a jury member. (4) The student who completes the thesis work submits the required number of copies of the thesis to the thesis advisor. The advisor sends the copies of the thesis to the relevant institute via EABDB/EASDB with his/her written opinion on the conformity of the thesis to the writing rules. (5) The jury members meet within one month at the latest from the date the thesis is submitted to them and conduct the thesis exam. The thesis exam consists of the presentation of the thesis work and a question-and-answer session following it. The thesis exam is conducted in an environment open to the participation of faculty members, graduate students and experts in the field.
(6) After the completion of the thesis examination, the jury decides on acceptance, rejection, or correction of the thesis by a simple majority. This decision is reported to the institute by the EABDB/EASDB within three days following the thesis examination. (7) The student whose thesis is rejected due to failure is dismissed. (8) The student whose thesis is deemed to require correction defends the corrected thesis before the same jury within three months at the latest. If the student is found to be unsuccessful at the end of this defense and the thesis is not accepted, the student is dismissed. (9) If the student whose thesis is rejected requests it, they will be awarded a non-thesis master's degree, provided they have fulfilled the course credit load, project writing, and similar requirements of the non-thesis master's program in departments with non-thesis master's programs.
Courses previously taken and successfully completed at the postgraduate level (in Turkey or abroad) may be credited towards the program with the decision of the relevant department head and institute board. In this context, exemption or equivalency procedures may be carried out by examining course content, credit values, and grades. Courses taken by students transferring from another program are subject to the same procedure. Competencies acquired through informal and non-formal learning methods are evaluated within the scope of the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ).
The Duzce University Faculty of Sports Sciences Physical Education and Sports Teaching Master's Program is a postgraduate program that aims to provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of physical education and sports, develop scientific research competence, and train qualified academicians and field experts at national and international standards. The program is conducted with an interdisciplinary approach including sports sciences, educational sciences, sports psychology, sports management, and health sciences, and aims to reinforce the academic equipment required by the teaching profession and develop a research culture.
| No | Program Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1 | The program is designed in full compliance with the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Level 7 standards. Graduates leave the program having acquired the following core competency areas: • KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge and understanding specialized in the field of physical education and sports. • SKILLS: Research, analysis, material development, and teaching skills. • COMPETENCE — INDEPENDENT STUDY: Ability to independently conduct advanced academic and professional studies. • COMPETENCE — LEARNING: Lifelong learning awareness and self-directed learning skills. • COMPETENCE — COMMUNICATION: Effective written, oral, and digital communication skills. • COMPETENCE — SOCIAL: Ethical behavior, democratic values, and awareness of social responsibility. • COMPETENCE — FIELD-SPECIFIC: Compliance with professional standards, legal regulations, and ethical principles. |
Has the technological knowledge required by the field of physical education and sport. Knows scientific research methods in the field of physical education and sport.
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of physical education and sport.
Has the ability to identify deficiencies in the field by specialising in a particular subject.
Apply scientific methods and techniques, has the ability to analyse and evaluate data.
Plans and conducts scientific research, writes the report of the research.
Develops national / international strategy, policy and implementation plans related to the field of physical education and sport and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
Carries out studies related to the field of physical education and sport independently and / or as a team.
Has the ability to identify the deficiencies in the field by specialising in a particular subject.
Has the ability to produce solutions for deficiencies.
Publishes a scientific article in a national journal or presents it in a scientific meeting.
Evaluates the information related to the field of physical education and sport with a critical approach and applies the principles of lifelong learning in studies.
Observes social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, recording, interpreting and announcing the data related to the field of physical education and sports, and applies the knowledge and problem solving skills in the studies.
Graduates of this program find employment opportunities in a wide range of professions:
• They can work as Physical Education Teachers in state and private schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education.
• They can be employed as lecturers, research assistants, or academic staff in higher education institutions.
• They can work in expert positions in the General Directorate of Sports and provincial/district sports directorates.
• They can serve as coaches, assistant technical directors, or sports science experts in professional sports clubs and federations.
• They can work as expert coordinators in private sports clubs, fitness centers, and rehabilitation centers.
• They can provide consultancy services in interdisciplinary fields such as sports psychology, sports management, and sports economics.
• They can work as researchers within the scope of TÜBİTAK and BAP projects.
• They can cooperate with international sports organizations and Olympic committees.
Graduates who successfully complete the Master's program are eligible to apply to Doctoral programs. Admission to a Doctorate program requires a minimum ALES score of 55, a foreign language exam score, and successful completion of an interview. They can apply to universities offering Doctoral programs in Physical Education and Sports Teaching or related fields. Graduates are also qualified for academic positions (research assistant, lecturer), TÜBİTAK scholarship and project programs, and participation in international academic exchange programs.
The program consists of compulsory courses, elective courses, and a thesis. In addition to completing compulsory courses related to their field, students can take elective courses according to their interests and research focuses.
Assessment for each course consists of a midterm exam, assignments/projects, and a final exam. In calculating the final grade, the midterm exam accounts for 40% and the final exam for 60%. During the thesis process, the progress reports prepared by the advisor and the thesis defense are the main evaluation criteria.
90-100 AA 4.00 Excellent 85-89 BA 3.50 Good-Excellent 80-84 BB 3.25 Good 70-79 CB 3.00 Average-Good 60-69 CC 2.50 Average 55-59 DC 2.25 Pass-Average 50-54 DD 2.00 Pass 40-49 FD 1.50 Fail 39 and below FF 0 Fail
EKS 0/Missing DVZ 0/Absent MEKS 0/Excused Absence MUAF 0/Insufficient
Grades Not Included in Average Calculation
YT Sufficient
YZ Insufficient
• Successfully completing all courses included in the program (minimum CC grade).
• Completing a total of 120 ECTS credits.
• Having a GPA of at least 2.50 out of 4.00.
• Completing the thesis work and successfully defending the thesis.
• Fulfilling other academic and administrative obligations determined by the institute.
• Not having been expelled from the university and not having any disciplinary penalties.
Education Type: Formal / Face-to-Face
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Program Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters) — Full-Time
Program Type: Master's Degree with Thesis
Credit System: ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
Total ECTS: 120 ECTS
