DENTISTRY

Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Sports Sciences Coaching Education Department; aims to provide a comprehensive approach to teaching the theoretical foundations of sports science and practical coaching skills, to train coaches who can carry out training planning, implementation and evaluation processes specific to different sports based on scientific principles, who are committed to ethical values, have developed communication and leadership skills, and possess a lifelong learning awareness. In line with this, the programme aims to enable students to acquire the competencies to comprehend and analyse their level of knowledge in sports science, implement and evaluate training processes, generate innovative solutions for performance enhancement, and create safe, inclusive, and sustainable training environments in individual and team sports.

The Coaching Education Department offers an educational approach structured in line with the changing expectations of the global sports world, centred on international standards. Today, sport has become a global field where performance, science, technology and intercultural interaction intersect, enabling qualified coaches to access career opportunities beyond national borders. The department aims to equip its students with the skills to work in different countries and sports organisations through its curriculum, which is compatible with international sports systems, its up-to-date scientific approaches and its practice-based education. This structure, which addresses both academic and professional development, makes the Coaching Education Department a strong and sustainable future vision for prospective students aiming for international careers.

The Coaching Education Programme offers its graduates the opportunity to develop a professional career in various levels and areas of sport. Graduates of the programme can play an active role in conducting sport-specific training in sports clubs based on scientific principles and can be involved in applications aimed at athlete development and performance enhancement. Graduates who can practise the coaching profession within public institutions, local administrations and sports-related structures can also work as professional coaches in physical fitness and healthy living centres operating in the private sector. Graduates aiming for a career in education can gain the right to teach in public and private educational institutions if they complete the necessary pedagogical qualifications. Graduates wishing to pursue academic development can continue their postgraduate education programmes and conduct academic work at universities, gaining the opportunity to pursue an academic career in education and research activities.

The Coaching Education Department is aimed at candidates who view sport not merely as physical activity, but as a scientific and educational field that guides human development. Individuals who wish to play an active role in athletes' performance, health and motivation processes, and who are keen to develop systematic thinking, responsibility and decision-making skills on the field should choose this programme. The department offers comprehensive training for candidates who value active involvement in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of training processes, possess strong communication skills, are open to learning, and aim to continuously advance their professional competence. Furthermore, for individuals who aspire to pursue a career in sports at national and international levels, embrace a disciplined work culture, and possess a sense of ethical responsibility, the Coaching Education Department represents a strong career starting point.