Exercise and Sports Science

Exercise and Sports Science

Istanbul Rumeli University Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences gives its students the title of “Exercise and Sports Instructor/Leader” with a bachelor's degree at the end of 4 years of education.

Undergraduate graduates who have the title of Exercise and Sports Instructor/Leader can work in Provincial Directorates of Youth and Sports, education department, federations, etc. in all units affiliated to the General Directorate of Sports Services. They can work in autonomous federations as Exercise and Sports specialists, in the field of health, in business sectors in the industry, and in local governments. In addition, they are employed as instructors in the Physical Education and Sports Schools and Sports Sciences Faculties of the universities. Graduates can pursue an academic career by taking postgraduate education. Provided that the pedagogical formation is completed, graduate students also have the opportunity to become a physical education teacher.
Our students who benefit from the Rumeli Education Method can benefit from additional certificate programs that facilitate minor and double major opportunities, and provide profit and preference in professional life.

Practical Professional English Training is provided to our graduates, which will enable them to work internationally as well as national job opportunities. Intensive professional practice foreign language education is available as an elective in the curriculum of Istanbul Rumeli University, where the Language and Content Integrated Education (DIBE) method is applied.

 

The Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences mainly studies the acute and long-term effects of physical activity on the human body. In other words; exercise and sports sciences focus on how the healthy human body reacts during and after exercise. He also conducts studies on how physical activity supports health and sports performance from the cellular dimension to the whole body.

Students studying in this department gain knowledge in many fields such as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, movement and training sciences, athlete health, sports management and organization, scientific research in sports. The aim of our department is to contribute to public health, to be competent to train national and international athletes of the future, to aim to increase the quality of life of people, to be aware of the physiological, psychological and sociological dimensions of sports and to have the ability to conduct scientific research in the field, to follow scientific and technological developments in their field. to produce graduates who can apply. The education period is 4 years and the language of education is Turkish. In order to study in the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, it is necessary to get at least 150 points from TYT and to be successful in the Special Talent Exam.

Graduates of Exercise and Sports Sciences program;
- As a lecturer or research assistant at universities,
- Contracted in the health, culture and sports departments of universities,
- As a coach/assistant trainer in public institutions and organizations,
- As a sports trainer in private institutions and organizations,
- As an instructor in military schools and police schools,
- As an exercise and sports science expert in the field of Fitness & Wellness,
- As a strength and conditioning coach in various branches of sports clubs,
- As a performance analyst in sports and as a sports masseuse,
- As a trainer in the field of sports services,
- As a sports manager and sports manager,
- After their formation training, they can work as physical education and sports teachers.

At the end of the first year, students of the Exercise and Sports Sciences department can transfer to other departments that accept students with the Special Talent Exam.

If the students of the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences achieve sufficient success, they can do a double major-minor program with the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Dietetics and Psychology departments in our other faculties as well as other departments in our faculty.

Students of Istanbul Rumeli University Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences are supported by certificate programs given by the Continuing Education Center throughout the education period. The certificates to be issued follow the legislation program updates. Students who successfully complete their certificate programs transition to professional business life by having the equipment needed in the international arena at the graduation stage.

1. Fitness Trainer and Sports Coaching Training
2. Pilates Instructor and Pilates Coaching Training
3. Sports and Performance Coaching
4. Zumba Training
5. Return to Sports and Medical Exercise Level 1 Certificate Program
6. Group Exercise Certificate Program
7. Functional Training Certificate Program
8. Functional Tests and Measurement Techniques in Sports Certificate Program
9. Personalized Healthy and Wellness Instructor
10. Applied Sports Psychology Certificate Program
11. Personal Trainer Certificate Program