Graduate School | Department of Physical Education and Sports | Doctorate Degree (Ph.D)

During their studies, students have to perform necessary studies on the basis of scientific principles. This program aims to design productive systems and educate qualified people in the field of physical training and sports, to introduce developing facilities of sportive technology and to spread physical training and sports throughout the country. Hence, the students participating in the program are aimed to be the persons who know the structure, function and behavior of human body and know Turkish sport organizations with the ability of comparative evaluations as well as possessing the characteristics of a teacher - trainer. The Doctorate degree requires course works and researches. Students have to take a proficiency exam at the end of courses. Following a successful exam, they have to conduct an original research in the direction of recommendations of their supervisor and prepare a dissertation. After the submission of dissertation, they must defend their completed research against a jury of five experts. Students require about four years beyond the Master's degree to complete a Doctorate (Ph. D.) Program.