Nurper ÖZBAR

Nurper ÖZBAR is a Professor specializing in sports sciences, focusing on exercise physiology, athletic performance, and physical education pedagogy. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in training methodologies for athletes, particularly in soccer, judo, and volleyball. She has advised numerous theses on topics ranging from pandemic impacts on sports performance to obesity management through exercise.

• Research Interests: Sports biomechanics, adolescent obesity interventions, plyometric training efficacy, and gender-specific athletic performance.
• Key Projects: Involvement in national projects like the FIFA-supported 'Futbol Köyü' initiative and obesity-related exercise programs.

Her publications highlight trends in pandemic-era athlete motivation, functional training for martial arts, and the physiological effects of menstrual cycles on female athletes. She has authored/co-authored books on functional exercise, pediatric motor skills, and sports leadership.