Academic Profile

Prof. Dr Nurullah Emir Ekinci is a Professor at Yalova University Faculty of Sport Sciences and Head of the Department of Recreation. Current university records also identify him as Head of the Recreation Division. His recognised academic fields include sport sciences, recreation, therapeutic and commercial recreation, sport tourism and recreation management.

Research & Academic Contribution

His academic work addresses recreational participation, leisure behaviour, healthy lifestyle, quality of life, physical activity and sport tourism across different population groups. His current university research system records an extensive publication portfolio and continuing academic activity in recreation and sport sciences.

He also contributes to internationalisation and academic coordination activities within the Faculty of Sport Sciences, including exchange-programme coordination and international academic engagement.

Contribution to EFWA

Prof. Ekinci has worked with the EFWA team since 2017. Within EFWA, his expertise supports active ageing, recreational physical activity, healthy lifestyle behaviour and lifelong engagement with exercise. His perspective is particularly relevant to programmes that aim to connect structured exercise with sustainable participation and health-oriented recreation.