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Mehmet Ata Öztürk, Ph.D.
address: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi,
Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bölümü Oda:404 Ankara
tel
: +90(312)210-4175
e-mail : mata@metu.edu.tr
web
: http://www.metu.edu.tr/~mata
EDUCATION
2002-2007
Indiana University, Bloomington
Ph.D. in Human Performance
Dissertation title: The Current Status of Goal Orientations and Factors Predicting
Disability Sports Participation in Persons with Physical Disabilities
Major: Adapted Physical Education
Minor: Special Education
2000-2001
Florida State University, Tallahassee
M.Sc.
Physical Education Teacher Education
1993-1997
Middle East Technical University, Ankara
B.Sc.with PreK-12 Teaching Certificate
Physical Education and Sports Education
CERTIFICATIONS
2014
2011
2006
2002
2000
1997
1996
Teaching All Students, Reaching All Learners: Innovative Ways to
Address Disability and Diversity in the Postsecondary Classroom
(University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Center on Disability Studies & Center for Teaching Excellence)
Global Tobacco Control
(Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health)
Biohazards/blood-borne pathogens
(Indiana University, in-service Training)
Advanced Scuba Diver Certificate
(National Association of Underwater Instructors)
Health Hazards Certifications:Standard first aid, CPR, water safety instructor
(American Red Cross, Capital Area Chapter)
PreK-12 Teaching Certificate
(Turkish Ministry of Education)
Captain’s License (caps at 20 Gross Tones)
(Turkish Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs)
WORK EXPERIENCE
TEACHING
2014-2017
Middle East Technical University, Ankara
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports
2008-2013
Marmara University, Istanbul
Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education Teacher Education
2003-2006
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Adapted PE Lab Assistant, Department of Kinesiology
2000-2001
Gretchen Everhart Special Education School, Tallahassee, FL
Adapted PE Instructional Aid & Coach
ADMINISTRATIVE
2013-2014
Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ankara
Vice President, Turkish Sports Betting Administration
2012-2013
Ministry of National Education, Ankara
Director of Monitoring & Evaluation, General Directorate of Special Education & Counseling
(Conducted an EU funded-7Million€ project: Strengthening Special Education)
2011
ENFEST – Disability Sports Festival, Istanbul
Organizer: Disability sport festival with 8 disability sports
2010-2011
Marmara & Sabancı University’s Public Service Project, Istanbul
Adapted Rowing Project: Inclusive training of persons with physical disabilities.
2000
Florida State University, Tallahassee
Intramurals Staff, Campus Recreation
1997-1999
Gülermak Heavy Industries Co., Inc., Ankara
Sports Facilities Specialist, Bidding Department
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Middle East Technical University, Ankara
2014-2015
ECE206
Mental Health & Adaptation Disorders
ECE315
Children with Special Needs
Marmara University, Istanbul
2014
EGT401.1
Special Education
2008-2013
BSO751
Applied Adapted PE for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
BSO756
Disability Sports and Applications
OZE324
Adapted Physical Education & Sports
OZE423
Specialty Module 1: Adapted Physical Education
OZE424
SpecialtyModule 2: Adapted Physical Education
2009-2012
BES304
Research Methods
2009-2010
OZE388
Sports for People with Intellectual Disabilities
OZE390
Individual Sports for People with Physical Disabilities
2008-2010
EGTS213.2
Curriculum Development in Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
2004-2006
P140
Foundations & Principles of Physical Education (Guest instructor)
2003-2006
P398
Adapted Physical Education (Lab aid& Guest Instructor)
INTENSIVE COURSES
Host Universities:GedikUniversity,İstanbul (2014 host); 18 Mart University, Canakkale(2012 host).
Partner Universities: National Sport Academy, Bulgaria; Universita’ DegliStudi Di bari Aldo Moro, Italy; Palacky
University, Czech Republic; Haaga-HeliaUniversity of Applied Sciences, Finland.
2014
http://www.dsh-gam.com/
M4/Course 8
Teaching Strategies in Adapted Physical activity
M4/Course 9
Autism and Sport
2012
http://www.dapaw2012.com/
M1/Course 1
APA Terminology, Basic Concepts, History, Dissemination Strategies
M1/Course 2
APA in the World and Europe
M4/Course 3
Adapted Physical Activity and Autism Spectrum Disorder
HONORS & AWARDS
2013
2011
2006
2002
2001
1999
International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
Young Professional Award
Johns Hopkins University, Institute for Global Tobacco Control
Scholarship for the Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program (Nominated by WHO)
Indiana University Office of International Programs
Tuition support
Turkish Ministry of National Education
Fellowship Extension for Graduate Studies in USA.
Florida Special Olympics
Inspirational Coach Award (State champions in unified soccer)
Turkish Ministry of National Education
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Fellowship for Graduate Studies in USA. (Ranked 1 at placement among the PE teachers)
GRANTS RECEIVED
2013
2011
2011
2010
2009
2008-2010
2003-2006
Turkish Promotion Fund
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Event: 19 Biannual International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity – 2013
$65,000(Project total including other funds and in-kind support: $300,000)
Marmara University
BAPKO Project (EGT-C-YLP-090512-0199): The effects of an adapted physical education program
on the motor competence and social engagement of students with intellectual disabilities.
7,499
Kosifler Group, Istanbul
EnFest
1,000(Disability sport festival project total including in-kind supports: $10,000)
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Project Identifier: Turkey RI3-26-27 (Beni de Yakma Project)
$25,000 (Impact Analysis of Smoke Free Istanbul Project)
World Lung Foundation
Media Campaign for Smoke Free Istanbul Project
$115,000(Project total including in-kind support: $1,600,000)
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Project Identifier: Turkey 3-26-27 (Smoke Free Istanbul Project)
$139,468 (Project total including contributions from Green Crescent: $200.000)
Indiana University School of Public Health (former HPER) & Department of Kinesiology
Several Grants in Aid of Research & Travel
$1,800(Cumulative)
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PUBLICATIONS
Gallahue, D. L., Ozmun, J. C., &Goodway, J. D. (2014). Motor Gelişimi Anlamak: Bebekler, Çocuklar, Ergenler, Yetişkinler.
In Ozer, D. S. (Ed.), Motor Development: A Theoretical Model (pp.46-63) Istanbul: Nobel. (Translated from
Understanding Motor Development. Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, 2012, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill)
Gallahue, D. L., Ozmun, J. C., &Goodway, J. D. (2014). Motor Gelişimi Anlamak: Bebekler, Çocuklar, Ergenler, Yetişkinler.
In Ozer, D. S. (Ed.), Perceptual Motor Development and Motor Skill Intervention (pp.266-285). Istanbul: Nobel.
(Translated from Understanding Motor Development. Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, 2012, New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill).
Turkish Ministry of National Education(2013). Teachers Manual for Inclusive Educational Applications. Ankara, Turkey:
Author. Retrievable at
http://orgm.meb.gov.tr/kitaplar/Butunlestirme_Kapsaminda_Egitim_Uygulamalari_Ogretmen_Kilavuz_Kitabi.pdf
Turkish Ministry of National Education (2013). Manual for Inclusive Vocational Education. Ankara, Turkey: Author.
Retrievable at
http://orgm.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2013_09/04115235_meslekieitimdebtnletirmeuygulamalar.pdf
Turkish Ministry of National Education (2013). Roadmap for Inclusive School Model. Ankara, Turkey: Author. Retrievable at
http://orgm.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2013_09/04115200_engelsizokulmodeliyolharitas.pdf
Ozturk, M. A. (2012). Application of TEACCH program items in physical education classes and sports activities. Dicle
University Ziya Gökalp School of Education Journal, 19, 259-268.
Ozturk, M. A. (2011). Autism Spectrum Disorder from the Perspective of Diagnosed Individuals: Physical Education
Recommendations for Functional Improvement. Selcuk University Journal of PE and Sport Science, 13, 5-12.
Oh, H. K., Ozturk, M. A., & Kozub, F. M. (2004). Physical activity and social engagement patterns of youth with visual
impairments during physical education instruction. Re:view, 36, 39-48.
Ozturk, M. A., Kozub, F. M., & Kocak, S. (2004). Impact of sponsorship on companies that supported the 2002 Salt Lake City
Winter Paralympics. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship. 5, 282-295.
Kozub, F. M., &Ozturk, M. A. (2003). A reexamination of participation for individuals with disabilities in interscholastic sport
programs. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 74(2),32-35.
Ozturk, M. A., Kocak, S., &Alay, S. (2002). Establishing security and crowd control in stadia: New Ali Sami Yen Stadium. The
Official Magazine of the Recreational Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport & Dance, 38, 32-35.
PRESENTATIONS
Gökgöz Y. & Öztürk, M.A. (2014). Effects of an adapted physical education program on motor skills and social engagement of
individuals with intellectual disabilities. 13th International Sports Sciences Congress, Konya, Türkiye (Candidate for
the Best Research Study Award).
Ozturk, M.A. (2013, July). Opportunities and threats for adapted physical activity in the Middle East. An in-depth look at
Turkish example. 19th ISAPA Symposium. İstanbul, Turkey.
Dalgıc, G. & Ozturk, M.A. (2013, July). Competencies of disability sport administrators in Turkey: The case of Istanbul
Province. 19th ISAPA Symposium. İstanbul, Turkey.
Ozturk, M.A. (2012, October). University Students’ Experiences During Adapted P.E. Class & Their Level of Using FamilyProvided Information. 11th NAFAPA Symposium. Birmingham, AL.
Gokgoz, Y., & Ozturk, M.A. (2012, October). Effects of ‘Everyone Can’ on the Development of Students with Intellectual
Disabilities.11th NAFAPA Symposium. Birmingham, AL.
Ozer, D. S., & Ozturk, M.A. (2012, October). A Closer Look at Adapted Physical Activity in Turkey. 11th NAFAPA Symposium.
Birmingham, AL.
Ozturk, M.A. (2011, May). Autism Spectrum Disorder from the Perspective of Diagnosed Individuals: Physical Education
Recommendations for Functional Improvement. Adapted Physical Education and Disability Sports Conference.
Konya, Turkey (Invited Speaker).
Ozturk, M.A. (2011, February). Special Sportswo/men, Special Sports. Sport for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Congress. Mersin, Turkey (Invited Speaker).
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Öztürk, M. A. (2010, October).Effects of Physical Activity and Adapted Rowing on Individuals with Cerebral Palsy. 2
National Workshop on Adapted Physical Activity.Canakkale, Turkey.
Ozturk, M. A. (2010, March). Effects of adapted physical activity and scouting: Improvement in Quality of Life via Active
Living. Local Administrations and Adapted Scouting. Istanbul, Turkey (Invited Speaker).
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Ozturk, M. A. (2009, October) Educational Methods in Adapted Physical Education. 1 National Workshop on Adapted
Physical Activity.Canakkale, Turkey (Invited Speaker).
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Ozturk, M. A. (2009, March). TEACCH Autism Program – Applications in Physical Education and Sports. 11 ICHPER.SD
Europe Regional Congress and Exposition –Adapted Physical Activity Course. Istanbul, Turkey (Invited Speaker).
Ozturk, M. A., & Kozub F. M. (2008, September). The Current Status of Goal Orientations & Factors Predicting Disability
Sports Participation in Persons with Physical Disabilities. 9th North American Federation of Adapted Physical
Activity (NAFAPA) Symposium. Indianapolis, IN.
Ozturk, M. A. (2006, October). Disability Sports: U.S. Paralympic Team Members Perspectives. 8th NAFAPA Symposium.
Ann Arbor, MI.
Ozturk, M. A. (2006, October). Comparison of the Turkish Newspapers’ Coverage of the 2004 & 2006 Paralympic Games.
8thNAFAPA Symposium. Ann Arbor, MI.
Ozturk, M. A. (2005, July). Selected Turkish Newspapers’ Coverage of the 2004 Paralympics in Athens. 15thInternational
Symposium of International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA). Verona, Italy.
Kozub, F. M., Ayvazoglu, R. N., Goto, K., Oh, H. K., Ozturk, M. A., Son, Y. S. (2005 April). Extrinsic Motivation, HealthRelated Fitness, & Physical Activity in Adolescents with Visual Impairments. Annual Meeting of the American
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (AAHPERD). Chicago, IL.
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Ozturk, M. A. (2004, October). Analysis of the Turkish Media Coverage of the 2004 Paralympics. 7thNAFAPA Symposium.
Thunder Bay, ON. Canada.
Frey, G., Ozturk, M. A., Padilla, J., Goto, K., Pan, C. Y., Oh, H. K., Ayvazoglu, R. N., Son, Y. S. (2004, March). Global issues
in adapted physical activity.Perspectives from international students.Annual meeting of AAHPERD,NewOrleans,LA.
Oh, H. K., Pan, C. Y., Ozturk, M. A., Ayvazoglu, R. N. (2004, March). Physical activity and social engagement patterns of
youth w/visual impairments during physical education instruction. Annual meeting of AAHPERD, New Orleans, LA.
Frey, G., Pan, C. Y., Oh, H. K., Ozturk, M. A., Ayvazoglu, R. N., Son, Y. S., Goto, K. (2003, November). Early data on the
Adapted Physical Education Research: Works in Progress. Meeting of Indiana Association of Health, Physical
Education, recreation and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
Ozturk, M. A., & Kozub, F. M. (2003, August). Impact of Sponsorship on Stocks and Sales of Selected Companies that were
Sponsors/Suppliers for Salt Lake City 2002 Paralympics. 14th ISAPA, Seoul, South Korea.
EVENTS ATTENDED W/OUT PRESENTATION
Dec.2014
Nov. 2014
May 2015
Dec.2014
May 2014
Apr.2014
Nov. 2013
Oct. 2012
Sep. 2012
Apr. 2012
July 2011
Pendik Engelsiz Spor Çalıştayı (Invited Moderator). Organizers: Gedik University, Pendik Pelediyesi,
Pendik Kent Konseyi. İstanbul, Turkey.
Workshop on the Future of Turkish Sport from the Federations Perspectives.Organizer: Turkish Ministry of
Youth and Sports. Antalya, Turkey.
Digital Investigation Seminar: Effective Methods in Fighting Digital Crime and Necessary Regulatory
Change.Organiser: SEMOR. Ankara, Turkey. http://digitalinvestigation.info/
Conference on Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Preparedness and Response.Organiser:
The Council of Europe under the auspices of the Belgian chairmanship to the Committee of
Ministers.Brussels, Belgium.http://www.coe.int/en/web/europarisks/conference-on-including-peoplewith-disabilities-in-disaster-preparedness-and-response
Star East.The Blockbuster Conference on Software Testing, Analysis & Review. Organizers: Software
Quality Engineering & Techwell. Orlando, Florida.http://stareast.techwell.com/
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12 SportAccord Convention. Organizer: General Assembly of International Sport Federations
(SportAccord). Antalya, Turkey.http://www.sportaccord.com/en/index.php
Evaluation Workshop of the Reports on Education for All. Organizer: Turkish National Commission for
UNESCO. Ankara, Turkey.http://unesco.org.tr/dokumanlar/duyurular/egitim_calistayi.pdf
Workshop on Data Collection & Statistics on Disability in European Countries. Organizer: Technical
Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX). http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/taiex/dyn/taiexevents/library/detail_en.jsp?EventID=48765
Workshop on Strengthening Child Protection systems in their response to violence against children:
Turning evidence into policy and results. Organizer: UNICEF. Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzagovina.
http://www.unicef.org/ceecis/REPORT_Workshop_Sarajevo_final.pdf
Sport Workshop (Invited Moderator for Disability Sports Group). Organizer: Turkish Ministry of Youth and
Sports. Bursa, Turkey.
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18 International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity.Organizer: International Federation of Adapted
Physical Activity. Paris, France.http://isapa2011.inshea.fr/
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2011201020062012
2004-2007
2004-2007
Engelli Bireyler İçin Fiziksel Aktivite Derneği
European Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
National Society of Physical Activity Practitioners in Public Health
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
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