Erman Öncü
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Erman Öncü is a Turkish
professor and vice-chair of Physical Education
and Sports Psychology at the Karadeniz Technical University
, School of Physical Education and Sportshttp://www.besyo.ktu.edu.tr/. He was a former professional football player who had spells with Trabzonspor
, Akçaabat Sebatspor
and Elazığspor
.
. His excellent playmaking and dribbling skills, and his ability to use both feet and flanks proved him an excellent prospect. He was transferred to Trabzonspor youth academy, and soon signed a professional contract, however, then-coach Şenol Güneş
never gave him a chance to play for the senior team. He was soon loaned out to his hometown team of Akçaabat Sebatspor. There he became the favourite of the local fans and spent 2,5 years helping the team's success. In the summer of 1998, he signed a contract with Elazığspor who then played in Türk Telekom League A. Without being able to play a single official game for the team, he got another offer from A. Sebatspor. He mutually terminated his contract with Elazığspor, given the promise by A. Sebatspor board of directors that they would compensate Elazığspor's financial loss. They never did. Angered by this move, Elazığspor set an astronomical fee for Erman, although his contract was ended. Until Bosman rule came into effect in Turkey
, Erman was not able to sign with any professional football clubs who showed an interest for his skills. Feeling betrayed by both teams, he distanced himself from professional football that showed him its dark side. When he was eventually freed from his contract burden, he was already out of hopes and will for playing professional again.
while still playing football. He left the department for studying Physical Education which would be more compatible with his football career. After completing his degree in Physical Education at Karadeniz Technical University in 1999, he became a research assistant at the same department teaching undergraduate classes. He left for Gazi University
, Ankara for doctoral studies in 2003 where he published several articles. Coming back to Trabzon with a Ph. D. in Physical Education, he gained his tenure at the School of Physical Education and Sports, Karadeniz Technical University in 2008. Currently he is teaching the undergraduate courses of Sports Psychology, Sports Philosophy and the Olympic Spirit
, Football, Football Teaching Methods and Sports Administration and Organization. His research interests focus around sports psychology and football. He has published several scholarly articles and participated national academic panels and conferences. Recently he lectured on the Theory of Sports Psychology at the National Seminars for Basketball Coach Candidates that was organized by the Turkish Basketball Federation
in Rize
, Turkey
, held between 22 April and 3 May 2008 http://google.com/search?q=cache:ITwLvxwyGJ8J:www.cemcagal.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/rize-katilim-sartlari.doc+%22erman+oncu%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=31&gl=us&lr=lang_nl|lang_en|lang_de|lang_tr
The Expectations and Attitudes of Parents towards Their Children's Participation in the Physical Education Classes
A Research on the Factors Affecting the Variation of Aggressive Behaviors During the Games of the Turkish Super League Football Players in 2001-02 Season
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
professor and vice-chair of Physical Education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
and Sports Psychology at the Karadeniz Technical University
Karadeniz Technical University
Karadeniz Technical University , is a public research university in Trabzon, in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Established in 1955, it is the fourth oldest university in Turkey and the only Technical University to comprise a medical school.-History:...
, School of Physical Education and Sportshttp://www.besyo.ktu.edu.tr/. He was a former professional football player who had spells with Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
, Akçaabat Sebatspor
Akçaabat Sebatspor
Akçaabat Sebatspor, also known as A. Sebatspor is a Turkish football club located in the Akçaabat district of Trabzon, Turkey. They play their home games in the Akçaabat Fatih Stadyumu. The club was founded in 1923.-History:...
and Elazığspor
Elazigspor
Elazığspor is a football team located in Elazığ, Turkey, which competes in the Bank Asya First League. They play their home games at Atatürk Stadı in Elazığ. The club was founded in 1967.-History:...
.
Football career
Being raised in the ranks of Akçaabat Sebatspor youth academy, he soon attracted the interests of sports authorities in TrabzonTrabzon
Trabzon is a city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey and the capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon, located on the historical Silk Road, became a melting pot of religions, languages and culture for centuries and a trade gateway to Iran in the southeast and the Caucasus to the northeast...
. His excellent playmaking and dribbling skills, and his ability to use both feet and flanks proved him an excellent prospect. He was transferred to Trabzonspor youth academy, and soon signed a professional contract, however, then-coach Şenol Güneş
Senol Günes
Şenol Güneş is a former Turkish footballer, manager and philosopher. His biggest accomplishment to date is coaching the Turkey that won the bronze medal in the 2002 World Cup. Güneş is married and has two children.-Career:...
never gave him a chance to play for the senior team. He was soon loaned out to his hometown team of Akçaabat Sebatspor. There he became the favourite of the local fans and spent 2,5 years helping the team's success. In the summer of 1998, he signed a contract with Elazığspor who then played in Türk Telekom League A. Without being able to play a single official game for the team, he got another offer from A. Sebatspor. He mutually terminated his contract with Elazığspor, given the promise by A. Sebatspor board of directors that they would compensate Elazığspor's financial loss. They never did. Angered by this move, Elazığspor set an astronomical fee for Erman, although his contract was ended. Until Bosman rule came into effect in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, Erman was not able to sign with any professional football clubs who showed an interest for his skills. Feeling betrayed by both teams, he distanced himself from professional football that showed him its dark side. When he was eventually freed from his contract burden, he was already out of hopes and will for playing professional again.
Academic career
Erman Öncü started his academic career at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Karadeniz Technical UniversityKaradeniz Technical University
Karadeniz Technical University , is a public research university in Trabzon, in the Black Sea region of Turkey. Established in 1955, it is the fourth oldest university in Turkey and the only Technical University to comprise a medical school.-History:...
while still playing football. He left the department for studying Physical Education which would be more compatible with his football career. After completing his degree in Physical Education at Karadeniz Technical University in 1999, he became a research assistant at the same department teaching undergraduate classes. He left for Gazi University
Gazi University
Gazi University is a public university primarily located in Ankara, Turkey.It was established in 1926 by Kemal Atatürk as Gazi Teacher Training Institute...
, Ankara for doctoral studies in 2003 where he published several articles. Coming back to Trabzon with a Ph. D. in Physical Education, he gained his tenure at the School of Physical Education and Sports, Karadeniz Technical University in 2008. Currently he is teaching the undergraduate courses of Sports Psychology, Sports Philosophy and the Olympic Spirit
Olympic spirit
Olympic Spirit is an officially sanctioned programme of the International Olympic Committee. A number of initiatives are underway in Canada , Beijing , London , Japan, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.-International Olympic Committee Official Programme:The...
, Football, Football Teaching Methods and Sports Administration and Organization. His research interests focus around sports psychology and football. He has published several scholarly articles and participated national academic panels and conferences. Recently he lectured on the Theory of Sports Psychology at the National Seminars for Basketball Coach Candidates that was organized by the Turkish Basketball Federation
Turkish Basketball Federation
The Turkish Basketball Federation is the governing body of basketball in Turkey. Formed in 1959, it is based in Istanbul. The TBF is a member of the International Basketball Federation and the Union of European Leagues of Basketball . Current chairman of the federation is Turgay Demirel.It...
in Rize
Rize
Rize is the capital of Rize Province, in northeast Turkey, on the Black Sea coast.-Etymology:The name comes from Greek or Ριζαίον , meaning "mountain slopes". In modern times, its name in Greek was usually Ριζούντα . Its Latin forms are Rhizus and Rhizaeum...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, held between 22 April and 3 May 2008 http://google.com/search?q=cache:ITwLvxwyGJ8J:www.cemcagal.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/rize-katilim-sartlari.doc+%22erman+oncu%22&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=31&gl=us&lr=lang_nl|lang_en|lang_de|lang_tr
- (PH. D.) School of Health Sciences, Gazi University (2007)
The Expectations and Attitudes of Parents towards Their Children's Participation in the Physical Education Classes
- (M. S.) School of Physical Education and Sports, Karadeniz Technical University (2002)
A Research on the Factors Affecting the Variation of Aggressive Behaviors During the Games of the Turkish Super League Football Players in 2001-02 Season
- (B. S.) School of Physical Education and Sports, Karadeniz Technical University (1999)
Articles in Accredited Journals
- Öncü E., Güven Ö.The Family Factor in Physical Education and Sports Participation (Journal of Family and Society Quarterly, July 2006, pp. 81–90)
- Öncü E., Güven Ö.Physical Education, Sports and Family (Journal of Turkish Motherland by Turkish Historical SocietyTurkish Historical SocietyThe Turkish Historical Society also known as Turkish Historical Association or Turkish History Foundation is a research society studying the history of Turkey and the Turkish people, founded in 1931 by the initiative of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, with headquarters in Ankara, Turkey.-Presidents:The...
, January 2007, pp. 48–56)
Conference Papers in International Conferences
- Öncü E., Güven Ö. Validity and Reliability of Attitude Scales on Oil WrestlingOil wrestlingOil wrestling , also called grease wrestling, is the Turkish national sport. It is so called because the wrestlers douse themselves with olive oil. It is related to the Uzbeki kurash, Tuvan khuresh and Tatar köräş...
(Yağlı Güreş) (9th International Sports Sciences Congress, Mugla, Turkey, November 2006) - Öncü E., Cihan H. A Research on the Validity and the Reliability of the Attitudes of K-12 Teacher School Students towards Physical Education (4th International Mediterranean Sports Sciences Congress, Antalya, Turkey, November 2007)
- Öncü E., Güven Ö. A Study on the Validity and the Reliability of Non-Ethical Behaviors Scale Applied on Soccer Coaches (4th International Mediterranean Sports Sciences Congress, Antalya, Turkey, November 2007)
- Öncü E., Gürbüz B., Tunçkol H. M. Basketball Attitude Scale: A Study on Formulation, Validity and Reliability (4th International Mediterranean Sports Sciences Congress, Antalya, Turkey, November 2007)
- Öncü E., Güven Ö. A Study on the Validity and the Reliability of Football Attitude Scales (Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü Centennial International Sports and Science Congress, November–December 2007, Istanbul, Turkey)