Dear Students,
The Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching at Fenerbahçe University is an innovative academic unit dedicated to providing society with qualified physical education teachers who meet contemporary requirements and are grounded in scientific foundations. The Department adopts an educational approach that prioritizes the educational power of movement and sports, supporting the holistic development of individuals across physical, cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions.
The primary objective of the Department is not only to equip students with knowledge but also to cultivate teachers who can apply contemporary teaching techniques, adopt a student-centered mindset, possess leadership qualities, and drive change within educational environments. In this regard, prospective teachers are encouraged to develop their professional self-efficacy, communication skills, empathy, and aptitude for teamwork.
The Fenerbahçe University Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching embraces an educational philosophy based on scientific research and practical application. Under the guidance of expert academics, students translate theoretical knowledge into practice and enhance their professional skills through school experience and teaching internships. Furthermore, students who gain competence in scientific research methods and statistical analysis are encouraged to conduct academic studies that contribute to the field's literature. With an inquisitive, entrepreneurial, and innovative academic approach, the Department aims to develop students' skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. In this respect, the Department aims for its students to become individuals who not only receive knowledge but also generate it and transform it into social benefit.
Graduates of the Fenerbahçe University Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Graduates can primarily serve as physical education teachers in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education; they also find employment opportunities in private schools, sports clubs, municipal sports directorates, provincial directorates of youth and sports, fitness centers, university sports units, and sports academies.
With its innovative vision, strong academic staff, contemporary educational understanding, and community-service-oriented approach, the Fenerbahçe University Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching continues to train equipped, conscious, and ethically driven teachers needed by our country in the fields of education, sports, and health.
We invite you to a productive and inspiring academic journey where you will discover the unifying power of sports, develop your leadership qualities, and elevate your professional qualifications to the highest level. As the Fenerbahçe University Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, we aim to offer you strong guidance shaped by both scientific knowledge and human values on this journey.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Serdar TEREKLI
Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching
