معرفی
Prof. Dr. Levent VAR currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sports Sciences, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. He holds a PhD in Physical Education and Sports from Gazi University (2008-2015), an MSc in Physical Education and Sports Education (2004-2008), and a BSc in Physical Education and Sports Teaching (2000-2004).
- PhD: Physical Education and Sports, Gazi University, 2008-2015
- MSc: Physical Education and Sports Education, Gazi University, 2004-2008
- BSc: Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Gazi University, 2000-2004
His research focuses bridge three key areas: Sociology of Sports (e.g., women's football culture, pandemic impacts on athletes), Exercise and Sports Psychology (e.g., mental resilience, stress coping strategies, anxiety in taekwondo), and History of Sports (e.g., archery in Turkish history, Olympic studies). Recent publications emphasize digital sports engagement, career metaphors in sports education, and psychological profiling of athletes.
His 15 most recent works (2021-2025) span journal articles and book chapters, analyzing topics like penalty kick dynamics, emotional intelligence in sports students, and sociocultural roles of games. These contributions align with his expertise in psychological factors affecting athletic performance, historical sports practices, and digital-physical activity intersections.