Head of Division: Assoc. Prof. H. Hüsrev TURNAGÖL
Exercise and nutrition are the major components of health promotion, disease prevention, and the optimization of sport performance. "Nutrition and Metabolism in Exercise" is a theoretical and applied field of expertise examining the effects of nutrition and the use of ergogenic aid as well as strategies on human health and metabolism, body composition, exercise capacity and sports performance. In this context, studies in the field of Nutrition and Metabolism in Exercise require the integration of nutrition, metabolism, exercise physiology, and exercise biochemistry. Studies in the field mainly examine the metabolic effects of exercise and nutrition on health in different groups (children, the elderly, obese, athletes etc.) as well as the optimization of sport performance through nutrition and ergogenic aids from recreational to elite level. In this regard, the effects of exercise and nutrition on insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome associated with sedentary life style, obesity and aging; adaptations of the organism to nutrition and exercise, particularly, in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue level; effects of food intake and supplements on fuel selection and major physiological functions during exercise; and the effects of post-exercise nutrition on recovery and sport performance are the main research themes of the department.
Head of Division: Prof. Ayda KARACA
Physical Activity and Health provides students with the opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of both theoretical principles and practical techniques related to the physical activity assessment methods, promotion of physical activity for different populations and settings. The research area offers studying determinants of physical activity and inactivity, measuring physical activity behavior, the effectiveness of health and educational policies in increasing physical activity and decreasing physical inactivity in different communities.
Head of Division: Prof. Canan KOCA ARITAN
Social Issues in sports utilizes the theories and methods of social sciences in its research activities. The research area dealing with the social dimensions of participation in sports and recreational activities is a far-reaching social field structure including main areas such as sociology, anthropology, economics, history, philosophy, political science, management and also gender and media studies. The main topics of the area are production and consumption of sports in society, multiculturalism, social inequality, health and participation to activities, cross-cultural analyses and sports policies.