Bahar Ünsal Yılmaz

Life and work

The story behind the role.

İstanbul Gedik University's official academic-staff roster identifies Bahar Ünsal Yılmaz as Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Sports Teaching at İstanbul Gedik University's Faculty of Sport Sciences. The current appointment was reviewed on 11 October 2026. The university's academic information system records research interests in sport sociology, sport philosophy and ethics, and exercise and sport psychology.

She studied sport management at Kocaeli University (2004–2008), completed a master's degree in physical education and sport education at Sakarya University (2008–2013), and earned a doctorate in physical education and sport sciences at İstanbul Gedik University (2018–2024). Her official record lists research-assistant service at İstanbul Gedik University from 2019 and an assistant-professor appointment from 2025. Departmental placement is treated as an academic affiliation, not evidence of a separate coaching, competitive or licensed professional role.