معرفی
Prof. Dr. Engin GEZER is a full-time Professor at Kafkas University's Sarıkamış Faculty of Sports Sciences, where he serves as the Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports. With a career spanning over two decades, he has held academic positions at Selçuk University, Mustafa Kemal University, and Kafkas University, progressing from Research Assistant to Professor. His administrative roles include departmental leadership positions since 2009.
Education
- PhD in Physical Education and Sports - Gazi University (2003-2009)
- MSc in Physical Education and Sports - Selçuk University (2000-2002)
- Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports - Selçuk University (1996-2000)
Research Focus
Prof. Gezer's research centers on sports psychology, sociology, and history, with specializations in athlete narcissism, aggression patterns, educational methodologies in sports, and physiological determinants of athletic performance. His work frequently employs psychometric scale development and cross-sectional analysis of athlete populations.
Publication Trends
His 91+ publications demonstrate evolving focus from exercise physiology (2010-2014) to sport psychology and management (2015-present), with recent emphasis on cognitive processes in athletes, educational technologies in sports training, and psychosocial aspects of athletic performance. Methodologically, he favors quantitative approaches and scale validation studies.
Student Advising & Projects
Has supervised 19 Master's students investigating diverse topics including sports participation motivations, leadership development in athletes, and socio-psychological aspects of physical education. Led the international project "Şampiyon Ol" (2016-2017) and contributes to sports science committees.
Professional Engagement
Member of the Sports Sciences Association since 2023. Teaches courses in Sports Psychology, Statistics in Sports, and Sports Management at undergraduate and graduate levels.