Dear students, esteemed academics, and valued stakeholders,

Today, sport goes far beyond being a physical activity; it has become a powerful tool for social development, healthy living, personal transformation, and cultural interaction. With this awareness, as the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Istanbul Gelisim University, we continue our efforts with a contemporary perspective that integrates sport with science, technology, and society.

Our faculty adopts an approach that prioritizes innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and social contribution. We are committed to extending the academic knowledge in sport sciences beyond the boundaries of the university and into every aspect of social life. Accordingly, we shape our educational programs and research activities with the flexibility and dynamism required by today’s world.

Our mission is to promote a scientifically grounded sports culture, develop community-oriented practices that raise awareness, and educate well-equipped professionals who will contribute meaningfully to the sports sector. In this journey, we aim to equip our students not only with technical knowledge and skills but also with ethical values, a sense of teamwork, and a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous self-improvement.

Our vision is to cultivate sport professionals who are aware of global sports trends, respectful of universal values, open to social and cultural development, and committed to the principles of lifelong learning and continuous improvement. Our graduates are not only serving in various sectors of our country but are also representing our faculty with distinction on the international stage.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, success can no longer be achieved within the confines of a single discipline. Instead, it requires the integration of knowledge and methods from diverse fields to develop innovative solutions. With this in mind, our faculty has adopted an interdisciplinary education and research model, establishing strong ties with fields such as health, education, management, and technology. Guided by this multifaceted structure, our academic staff prepares students both scientifically and professionally for the future.

Furthermore, with a strong emphasis on social responsibility, we believe that sport serves as an opportunity for disadvantaged groups, a developmental tool for children, a healthy lifestyle for adults, and a unifying force for society as a whole. In line with this belief, we actively engage in public events, local collaborations, and outreach projects that directly contribute to the community.

Upholding our core values—including universal ethics, a collaborative institutional culture, quality-focused education, transparency in governance, and internationalization—we are continuously improving our academic and administrative processes. Through domestic and international exchange programs, we support our students in gaining a global perspective, contributing to sustainable development in sport.

At Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Sport Sciences, we remain committed to generating knowledge, serving society, and guiding the development of sport science. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our students, academic and administrative staff, and all our partners who share this vision and walk this path with us.

With kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Kubilay ÇİMEN
Dean
Faculty of Sport Sciences
Istanbul Gelisim University