Academic Profile

Assoc. Prof. Dr Mustafa Said Erzeybek is an academic at Kütahya Dumlupınar University working in Sport Management. He completed his undergraduate degree, master’s degree and doctorate at Marmara University, receiving his PhD in Sport Health Sciences in 2012.

His doctoral research examined different exercise approaches in relation to healthy ageing, and his academic interests include ageing and exercise, sports-injury prevention and rehabilitation, fitness, massage, manual approaches and movement training.

Applied & Professional Experience

Before and alongside his academic career, Assoc. Prof. Erzeybek developed substantial practical experience in fitness, sport instruction, massage and wellness settings. His professional background includes work in sport schools, fitness facilities and health-oriented exercise environments, giving him an applied perspective that complements his academic training.

His university record also documents a broad publication portfolio across books, book chapters, articles and projects in sport sciences. This combination of academic and practical experience is especially relevant to exercise professionals working with general fitness, recovery and ageing populations.

Contribution to EFWA

Within EFWA, Assoc. Prof. Erzeybek contributes expertise in exercise science, sports health, fitness, recovery, massage and healthy ageing. His perspective strengthens the connection between scientific exercise prescription, recovery strategies and the practical demands of professional fitness education.