معرفی
Assoc. Prof. Davut Budak is a faculty member at Ataturk University's Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Sport Management. With a doctorate in Sport Management Sciences (2018) and a master's in Business Administration (2007), his research focuses on recreational sports, psychological resilience in winter sports, and decision-making dynamics.
- B.Sc. in Physical Education & Sports Teaching, Ataturk University (1998)
- M.Sc. in Business Administration, Ataturk University (2007)
- Ph.D. in Sport Management Sciences, Ataturk University (2018)
His research spans Sport Management, Leisure Studies, and Athlete Psychology, with specific interests in:
- Leisure involvement and constraints
- Fear of failure in winter sports
- Psychological resilience
- Decision-making styles
- Recreational activity impacts
- Olympic event management
While no explicit awards are listed, his 95+ publications (WoS) and 7 funded projects demonstrate sustained academic productivity. He has served as Vice Dean (2021-2024), Deputy Head of Department (2020-present), and actively participates in international conferences, including moderating sessions at the 6th International Recreation & Sport Management Congress (2025).
