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Eylem GENCER is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Department of Coaching Education, Ahievran University of Kırşehir, Turkey. Her academic career spans since 2009, including roles as a Research Assistant (2009–2016) and Doctor Lecturer (2016–present). She served as Head of Department (2018–2020).
- Education: PhD in Physical Education and Sports from Celâl Bayar University (2013); Master’s in Physical Education and Sports (2008) and Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sports (2006) from Pamukkale University.
Research Interests focus on Exercise and Sports Psychology, including motivational climates, self-esteem in athletes, coach-athlete relationships, and rapid weight loss practices in weight-class sports. Her work employs qualitative methodologies and phenomenological frameworks.
Publications (2009–2023) include studies on wrestling, handball, and student-athlete psychology. She co-authored books on sports science and contributed to international journals like the Journal of Educational Issues and TOJRAS.
- Projects: Led the 2018–2019 study on pre-competition warm-up effects in national wrestlers.
