Kucuk Yetgin, Meral

Ph.D. Marmara University Institute, 2010
M.S. Marmara University, 2002
B.S. Karadeniz Technical University, 1997

Meral Kucuk Yetgin is a visiting research scholar in the Department of Applied Health Science at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington. Her research focuses on evaluating the effects of exercise models in the medical treatment of obesity and its comorbidities. Recently, she has concentrated on strategies to preserve muscle mass during rapid weight loss following bariatric surgery through exercise and nutrition interventions. She is also interested in the biochemical and cardiometabolic outcomes of exercise models in individuals with obesity.

Professional Experience

• Visiting Research Scholar (August 2024 ~)
  • Indiana University School of Public Health, Department of Applied Health Science, Bloomington, IN, USA
• Professor Dr. (April, 2024- August 2024)
  • Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Coaching Education, Sports Health Sciences, Marmara University, Turkiye
• Assoc. Prof. (2018-2024)
  • Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Coaching Education, Sports Health Sciences, Marmara University, Turkiye
• Assistant Professor (2017-2018)
  • Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Coaching Education, Sports Health Sciences, Marmara University, Turkiye
• Research and Teaching Assistant (2016-2017)
  • Faculty of Sports Science, Department of Coaching Education, Sports Health Sciences, Marmara University, Turkiye
• Visiting Scholar (2013-2015)
  • Indiana University School of Public Health, Department of Applied Health Science, Bloomington, IN, USA
• Erasmus Student Exchange for Graduate Studies (2008-2009)
  • Deutsche Sporthochschule, Cologne, Germany Ph.D. Program
• Research Assistant (2006-2016)
  • School of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Marmara University, Turkiye
• Physical Education Teacher (1998-2006)
  • Sisli Mahmut Sevket Pasa Elementary School, Istanbul
  • Ministry of Education, Republic of Turkiye
• Nurse (1993-1998)
  • Trabzon Government Hospital, Ministry of Health, Republic of Turkiye
  • Department of Internal Disease and Department of Emergency (911)

Book Chapters

Meral Kucuk Yetgin. (2024). Exercise in Obesity Treatment. Chapter 6, In: , In: Guidelines For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Obesity. published by the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 11th Edition (Online Publication): BAYT Scientific Research Press, pages: 71-79. Ankara, 2024. ISBN: 978-625-95378-0-1.

Meral Kucuk Yetgin. (2023). Exercise Prescription for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Patients After Surgery. In; Taşkın M, Taşkın HE & Ülgen Zengin S (Eds.), General Principles and Innovations in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Istanbul: Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Publications; 2023: 112-120.

Kucuk Yetgin, M., Ozturk, MA., Celik Kayapinar, F. (2018). Obesity in Disabled Children and Youth,Chapter VI, Adaptive Physical Education and Sports, pp. 141-154. Erol Ergun Publishing, Izmir. ISBN: 978-605-9543-35-4

Alper Sonmez, Fahri Bayram, Oktay Banli, İbrahim Demirci, Sinem Kiyici, Meral Kucuk Yetgin, Taner Bayraktaroğlu, Feray Akbas, Halil Coskun, Serhat Ocakli, Nihat Aksakal, Muhammet Taha Demirpolat, Samet Yardimci, Ferhat Cay, Gokcem Kocamaz, Dilek Yazici, Ozgur Sevim, Harun Karabacak, Hasan Altun, Zehra Yagmur Sahin Alak, Ceren Iseri, Asim Cingi, Halil Ozguc, Fatih Mehmet Avsar, Mustafa Taskin, Nihal Zekiye Erdem, Aziz Sumer, Mustafa Cesur, Eren Halit Taskin, Volkan Demirhan Yumuk, (2025). Türkiye Consensus Report on The Multidisciplinary Obesity Treatment in Adults.Obesity Facts, DOI:10.1159/000545605 PubMed:40179846

Al-Hadabi, B. Yetgin, M.K.,Dervent, F., Aljuhani, O. (2025). Evaluating the Influence of Weight Status and Gender on Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Physical Education Lessons: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare. 13, 562. DOI:10.3390/healthcare13050562

Yarış, S., Yetgin, M. K., Agopyan, A., Kasımay, Ö., Gedikbaşı, A., Demirci, H., & Kurşun, H. (2025). TImpact of High-Intensity Interval Training on Bone Metabolism and the Metabolic and Hormonal Profiles of Postmenopausal Women. İstanbul Med J 2025: 26(1): 5-10 DOI: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2024.08505

Cetin, D., Kucuk Yetgin, M., Turkcapar, A. G., Koksalan, B., & Durmaz, S. (2024). Effect of corrective exercise on static balance, food consumption, and body composition in the early period after bariatric surgery 20th Congress of International Sports Sciences, November 28 - December 1, Antalya. (Oral Presentation).Obesity Surgery, 34(5), 1449-1463. DOI:10.1007/s11695-024-07136-1.

Bayram, F., Sonmez, A., Kiyici, S., Akbas, F., Yetgin, M. K., Yazici, D., ... & Yumuk, V. D. (2024). Expert Opinion on the Utility of Telemedicine in Obesity Care: Recommendations on a Hybrid Multidisciplinary Integrated Care Follow-Up Algorithm. Current Obesity Reports, 13(1), 167-182. DOI:10.1007/s13679-023-00541-0.

Mazman, B., & Kucuk Yetgin, M. (2024). The Effect of Carbonhydrate Mouth Rinse on the Endurance Performance in Football PlayersCBÜ Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, 19(2), 95-108. DOI: 10.33459/cbubesbd.1399602.

Yetgin, M. K., Ray, S., Taşkın, H. E., Koceja, D., Kitano, K., Ray, J. B., & Raver, W. (2023). Effect of rapid body weight loss on balance and functional mobility in obese individuals after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding operation. Journal of Sport Sciences Research Spor Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi, 8(2), 264-278. DOI:10.25307/jssr.1246992

Ayar, M., Kucuk Yetgin, M*., Agopyan, A., Elmacioglu, F. (2023). The Effect of a Nutrition Program for Weight Loss during the Pre-competition Period on the Body Composition, Hydration, and Mood Profile of Elite Greco-Roman Wrestlers, Sports Science for Health. DOI:10.1007/s11332-023-01059-7.

Iseri C., Yetgin, M. K., & Erdem, N. Z. (2023). Evaluation of the Effects of Nutrient Consumption Frequency and Exercise Behaviors on Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Students of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and Coaching Education. Eurasian Research in Sport Science, 8(1), 1-18. DOI: 10.29228/ERISS.26

Yazıcı D, Fersahoğlu MM, Fersahoğlu T, Bulut NE, Cigiltepe H, Celer O, Sancak S, Sulu C, Durcan E, Sahin S, Polat Korkmaz O, Bozdoğan Polat SH, Taskin E, İseri C, Gürsoy E, Kucuk Yetgin M, Kaya T, Özdemir F, Mestanoğlu İstanbullu N, Kıyıcı S, Ozturk S, Gungor K, Can B, Sargin M, Tabak Z, Averi S, Nazlı A, Polat Y, Akbas F, Tekin S, Topaloğlu Ö, Boz Uzaldı E, Çatalçam S, Bayraktaroğlu T, Çalıkoğlu BF, Nasifova V, Soyluk Selcukbiricik Ö, Karsıdag K, Sezer H, Ozısık S, Bulut H, Bekdemir B, Deyneli O, Dinçer C, Gogas Yavuz D, Ilkova H, Yumuk VD. (2022). Status of weight change, lifestyle behaviors, depression, anxiety, and diabetes mellitus in a cohort with obesity during the COVID-19 lockdown: TURK-COM STUDY GROUP. Obesity Facts, 15(4), 528-539. DOI: 10.1159/000522658

Kucuk Yetgin, M.*, Ray, S., Mooradian, E. A. , Celik Kayapınar, F. & Frey, G. (2022). Cross-cultural analysis of physical activity and nutritional habits of children from the US and Turkey. Journal of Sport Sciences Research, (1), 68-82. DOI: 10.25307/jssr.1050577.

Aydemir, E., & Yetgin, M. K. (2022). Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Model on Nutrient Intake in Individuals with Obesity: A Systematic Review. Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity, 6(1), 67-76. DOI: 10.25048/tudod.995691

Taşbaş, Ö. D., & Yetgin, M. K. (2022). Post-exercise Energy Intake and Appetite in Obese Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 50(1), 63-72. DOI: 10.33076/2022.BDD.1506

Agopyan, A.; Yesilcimen, T.; Gocmez, H. B.; Ozturk, B.; Gulesce, S.; Bulut, T.; Gungor, K. C.; Ucar, D. H.; Ulucan, Y.; Cumbur, C.; Kucuk Yetgin, M. & Ramazanoglu, N. (2022). Comparison of kinanthropometric profiles of elite Turkish taekwondo players with or without medals in European championships. Int. J. Morphol., 40(1):68-74. DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022022000100068

Kucuk Yetgin, M.*, A, Kucukler, F. K., Gedikbaşı, A., Yetgin, S, Çelik Kayapınar, F., Özbar N, Biçer B, Çotuk, B. (2020). The Effects of Resistance and Aerobic Exercises on Adiponectin, Insulin Resistance, Lipid Profile and Body Composition in Adolescent Boys with Obesity, Istanbul Medical Journal, 21(3):182- 189. DOI: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2020.55938

Agopyan A., Kahraman, T., Yetgin, M. K., Tekin, D. (2020). Improvements in Acute Explosive Power without a Subsequent Decrease in the Range of Motion of Passive Hip-Flexion Muscles in Taekwondo Players Using Foam Rollers. The Sport Journal, 42(3): 1-18.

Fatih Dervent, Bleda Buse Tatlıcı, Meral Kucuk Yetgin, Erhan Devrilmez. (2020). Handball Common Content Knowledge Test for Pre-service Physical Education Teachers. Journal of Physical Education and Sports Studies, (JPESS), 12(2): 66-78. DOI:10.30655/besad.2020.29

Meral Kucuk Yetgin*, Sıla Hidayet Bozdoğan Polat, Ani Agopyan, İrem Kavazoğlu, Yağmur Meriç, Ceren Iseri, Volkan Demirhan Yumuk. (2020)., The Effects of Home Based Combined Exercises with Medical Nutritional Therapy on Body Composition, Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Women with Obesity.Turkish Clinics J Sports Sci. 2020;12(3):283-95 DOI: 10.5336/sportsci.2020-74526.

Meral Kucuk Yetgin*. Comparison of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviors of Primary School Students Living in Large and Small Cities. SPORMETRE Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, 18(2), 114-125. DOI: 10.33689/spormetre.594483

Agopyan, A., Kenger, E. B., Kermen, S., Ulker, M. T., Uzsoy, M. A., &Yetgin, M. K. (2019).The relationship between orthorexia nervosa and body composition in female students of the nutrition and dietetics department. Eating and Weight Disorders-Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 24(2), 257-266. DOI: 10.1007/s40519-018-0565-3

Meral Kucuk Yetgin*, Pervin Avşar, Eda Ağıllı Akın, Salih Pınar. (2019). Educational Interventions to Change Obesity Perception Among High School Students. Turkish Journal of Sports Medicine,54 (Suppl):28-39. DOI: 10.5152/tjsm.2019.149

Kucuk Yetgin M*. Pre-Exercise Assessment of the Obese Individual and Exercise Prescription.“Obez Bireyin Egzersiz Öncesi Değerlendirilmesi ve Egzersiz Reçetelendirilmesi”. Turkish Diabetes Obesity, 2019;3(3): 115-122. DOI: 10.25048/tjdo.2019.50

Yetgin, M. K., Agopyan, A., Kucukler, F. K., Gedikbasi, A., Yetgin, S., Kayapinar, F. C., Ozbar, N., Bicer, B. Cotuk B. (2018). The influence of physical training modalities on basal metabolic rate and leptin on obese adolescent boys. J Pak Med Assoc, 68(6), 929-31.

Kucuk Yetgin M. (2017). Factors affecting physical activity participation of the Turkish individuals living in the United States, International Journal of Environmental and Science Education (IJESE), 12(10), 2243-2259.

Kucuk Yetgin M. (2017). The Student Health Assessment Quesionnaire (SHAQ): The study of adaptation to Turkish. International Journal of Academic Research, 9(1), 47-53. DOI: 10.7813/2075-4124.2017/9-1/B.8

Meral Kucuk Yetgin*. (2017). Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Sports Science Students.Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi öğrencilerinin sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları. SPORMETRE, 15 (3): 177-184. DOI:10.1501/Sporm_0000000323

Boyraz Ş., Ozbar N., Kucuk Yetgin M., Koksalan B. (2015). Assessment of 6th grade elementary school students, their parents’ and branch teachers’ perspective on physical education classes.Educational Research and Reviews,10(14): 1975-1979. DOI:10.5897/ERR2015.2198

Bozkurt A, Özbar N, Çekiç S,Kucuk Yetgin M, Özmerdivenli R. (2015). Sınıf öğretmenleri ve branş öğretmenlerinin ilkyardım bilgi düzeylerinin tespit edilmesi. Determination of first aid knowledge levels of the class and branch teachers.International Refereed Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology and Sports Medicine, 2(3): 1-10.

Kucuk Yetgin M. (2014).)Views of students in the school of physical education and sports on leisure constraints. International Journal of Social Sciences and Education (IJSSE), 4(4): 818-828.

Pinar S., Kucuk Yetgin M., Kaya, F., Özdöl, Y., Biçer, B. (2011).Socio-economic status and physical activity levels of 3rd grade students: A case study in Istanbul Beykoz Province. Journal of Social Sciences, 7(3): 331-337. ISSN 1549-3652.

Agopyan A, Bozdoğan FS, Tekin D, Kucuk Yetgin M,Gün Güler Ç. (2012). Acute effects of static stretching exercises on short-distance flutter kicking time in child swimmers. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 12(3), 484- 497. DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2012.11868613.

Kucuk Yetgin, M., Çelik Kayapınar, F. (2008). The effects of 12-week folk dances education on the hand-eye coordination and reaction time of 1st grade students. On iki haftalık halkoynları eğitiminin ilköğretim birinci sınıf öğrencierinin el-göz koordinasyonu ve reaksiyon sürelerine etkisinin değerlendirilmesi. Atatürk University Physical Education and Sport Sciences Journal, 10(4): 60-70.

Çelik Kayapınar, F., Kucuk Yetgin, M., Soykan, A., Çalışkan, E. (2006). The effects of 12-week dance education on the hand-eye coordination and reaction time of 5th grade students. On iki haftalık dans eğitiminin ilköğretim beşinci sınıf öğrencierinin el-göz koordinasyonu ve reaksiyon sürelerine etkisinin değerlendirilmesi. Atatürk University Physical Education and Sport Sciences Journal, 8(2): 3-10.

Bürke Köksalan, Aslı Nur Bahar, Ömer Günal, Özgür Kasımay, Nurper Özbar, Asım Cingi, Dilek Gogas Yavuz, Meral Kucuk Yetgin (2024). The Effect of Hybrid Exercise Model on Cardiopulmonary Fitness, Muscle Strength and Body Composition in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery. IX. Exercise Physiology Symposium, Abstract book p:68. 16 – 18 May 2024, Adana (Oral Presentation).

Bürke Köksalan, Aslı Nur Bahar, Ömer Günal, Özgür Kasımay, Nurper Özbar, Asım Cingi, Dilek Gogas Yavuz, Meral Kucuk Yetgin (2023). The Effect of a Hybrid Exercise Model on Body Composition, Basal Metabolic Rate, and Muscle Strength After Bariatric Surgery.8th Congress of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Surgery & 3rd Congress of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietetics, October 5-8, 2023, Nirvana Cosmopolitan Hotel, Antalya (Oral Presentation).

Ayşenur Bozkurt, Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Çalık Veli Koçak (2023).The Effect of Plant and Animal Protein Supplements on Recovery in Elite Female Volleyball Players.19th International Turkish Sports Medicine Congress, Ege University Faculty of Medicine Muhittin Erel Amphitheater & May 20 Amphitheater, November 3-5, 2023, Izmir. (Oral Presentation).

Dilara Çetin, Meral Kucuk Yetgin, Bürke Köksalan, Sena Durmaz, Ahmet Gökhan Türkçapar (2022). The Effect of Corrective Exercise on Static Balance, Nutrient Consumption, and Body Composition in the Early Period After Bariatric Surgery.20th Congress of International Sports Sciences, November 28 - December 1, Antalya. (Oral Presentation).

Merve Kaba, Meral Kucuk Yetgin, Nazime Çebi, (2022). The Effects of Different Step-Targeted Walking on Body Composition and Cardio-Metabolic Parameters in Women with Obesity.International Nutrition, Obesity, and Community Health Congress, December 22-23, 2022, Istanbul. (Oral Presentation).

Bahar Mazman,Meral Kucuk Yetgin. (2022).The Effect of Rinsing Carbohydrate Solution in the Mouth on Endurance Performance in Footballers.3rd International Congress of Multidisciplinary Approach to Sports and Social Sciences. November 10- 11, 2022, Istanbul. (Oral Presentation).

Dilek Yazıcı, Özgen Çeler, Mehmet Mahir Fersahoğlu, Hüseyin Çiğiltepe, Nuriye Esen Bulut, Tuba Fersahoğlu, Seda Sancak, Cem Sulu, Emre Durcan, Serdar Şahin, Özge Polat, Sıla Polat, Eren Taşkın, Ceren Iseri, Evren Gürsoy,Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Tuğba Kaya, Feyza Özdemir, Naime Mestanoğlu İstanbullu, Sinem Kıyıcı, Serkan Öztürk, Kağan Güngör, Bülent Can, Mehmet Sargın, Zeynep Tabak, Sevda Averi, Aysun Nazlı, Yeliz Polat, Feray Akbas, Sakin Tekin, Ömercan Topaloğlu, Ebru Boz Uzaldı, Safiye Çatalçam, Taner Bayraktaroğlu, Fulya Çalıkoğlu, Vefa Nasifova, Özlem Soyluk Selçukbiricik, Kubilay Karşıdağ, Havva Sezer, Seçil Özışık, Bahar Bekdemir, Oğuzhan Deyneli, Ceyda Dinçer, Dilek Yavuz, Hasan İlkova, Volkan Yumuk.Evaluation of Weight Changes, Lifestyle Changes, Depression, Anxiety, and Diabetes Mellitus in Obese Individuals During the COVID-19 Lockdown - TURK-COM Study.11th National Obesity and Related Diseases Congress, March 3-6, 2022, Izmir, Turkey. (Oral Presentation)

Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Sıla Hidayet Bozdoğan Polat, Ani Agopyan, İrem Kavazoğlu, Yağmur Meriç, Ceren Iseri, Volkan Demirhan Yumuk.The Effect of Home-Based Exercises on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Quality of Life in Women with Obesity.10th National Obesity and Related Diseases (Diabesity, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension) Congress, Fairmont Quasar Hotel, November 20-23, 2019, Mecidiyeköy Istanbul (Oral Presentation), Congress Abstract Book. p. 51

Emre Durcan, Serdar Sahin, Özge Polat Korkmaz, Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Sıla Polat, Ceren Iseri, Evren Gürsoy, Özlem Haliloglu, Eren Taskın, Alev Kahraman, Volkan Demirhan Yumuk.Multidisciplinary Approach in Obesity Management: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Easo-Com* Data."10th National Obesity and Related Diseases (Diabesity, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension) Congress, Fairmont Quasar Hotel, November 20-23, 2019, Mecidiyeköy Istanbul (Oral Presentation), Congress Abstract Book. p. 80-81.

Selda Üssarılar,Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Ani Agopyan, Asuman Gedikbaşı, Huri Bulut, Hasan KurşunThe Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training on Bone Metabolism and Lipid Profile in Postmenopausal Overweight and Obese Women7th Exercise Physiology Symposium, April 25-26, 2019, Eskişehir (Oral Presentation). Symposium Abstract Book. p. 44-45.

Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Shahla Ray, Halit Eren Taskin, David M. Koceja, Koichi Kitano, James Bradley Ray, Whitney Alyse Raver.Effect of rapid body weight loss on balance and functional mobility in obese individuals after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding operation.6th National and 5TH Mediterranean Morbid Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Congress. Su Sesi Luxury Resort, October 17-20, Belek, Antalya, 2019 Abstract Book: Laparosc Endosc Surg Sci. p:11. (Oral Presentation).

Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Pervin Avsar, Eda Agıllı Akın, Salih Pinar.Educational Interventions to Change Obesity Perception Among High School Students.13th FIEP European Congress and 29th FIEP World Congress, 26-29 September, 2018, Istanbul, Abstract Book; p;66. (Oral Presentation).

Ayar M, Kucuk Yetgin M.(2018)The Effect of Nutrition Program Applied During Pre-Competition Weight Loss Period on Urine Density Change in Elite Wrestlers, 1st International Food & Medicine Congress, 24-27 May, Ankara. 2018, No; 78, e-Book, P: 234. ISBN-978-605-68220.

Kucuk Yetgin, M.,Ray, S., Mooradian E.A., Kim N., Celik Kayapinar, F., Frey G.C. (2017).Cross-cultural analysis of physical activity and nutritional habits of children from the US and Turkey,15. Uluslararası Spor Bilimleri Kongresi, 15-18 Kasım 2017/ 15th International Sport Sciences Congress, November, 15th - 18th 2017, Antalya, Abstract Book, s. 230-231. (Oral Presentation).

Kucuk Yetgin, M. (2017).The Student Health Assessment Questıonnaıre (SHAQ): The Study of Adaptation to Turkish, 9th International Physical Education Teachers and Sports Instructors Congress, October, 19th - 22th 2017, (Oral Presentation - SB113), Antalya, Turkey.

Meral Kucuk Yetgin(2017). Comparison of physical activity and nutritional behaviors of primary school students living in large and small cities, 8th National Obesity Congress. Abstract Book, pages: 23-26 November 2017, Istanbul, Turkey.

Meral Kucuk Yetgin,Ani Agopyan. (2016). Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours of Sports Sciences Faculty Students.14.th International Sport Sciences Congress, Abstract Book, p: 688, December 1-4, Antalya, Turkey. (Poster presentation)

Meral Kucuk Yetgin.. (2016).Factors affecting physical activity among Turks living in USA.7th National Obesity Congress. Abstract Book, page: 84, Istanbul, Türkiye.

Kucuk Yetgin, M, Kucukler, F. K., Çelik Kayapınar, F., Gedikbaşı, A., Yetgin, S., Agopyan, A., Çotuk, B. (2013).The effects of progressive resistance and endurance trainings on the blood lipids, leptin, adiponectine and insulin resistance of male adolescents with obesity.4rd Exercise Physiology Symposium Oral Presentation, Abstract Book, 34, İstanbul, Turkey.

Sinem Çekiç, Özbar, N., Bozkurt, A., Kucuk Yetgin, M. (2012).Identification of the class and branch teachers' level of knowledge of first aid who work at primary schools, 12.th International Sport Sciences Congress, Proceedings Book, p: 1154-1156, December 12-14, Denizli, Turkey.

Sezen, B. B., Kucuk Yetgin, M., Üçdağ, G., Özbar, N. (2012). Parents’ opinion concerning the effect of sports on education and social development in children and adolescents,12th International Sport Sciences Congress’ Proceedings Book, pp. 1210- 1213, December 12-14, Denizli, Turkey.

Çelik Kayapınar, F., Kucuk Yetgin, M., Soykan, A. (2012). Suggestions and problems with integration students in their lessons of physical education and sport teachers, 12th International Sport Sciences Congress’ Proceedings Book, pp. 1691-1693, December 12-14, Denizli, Turkey. (Poster sunuculuğu)

Kucuk Yetgin, M.,Biçer, B., Agopyan, A., Özbar, N., Çelik Kayapınar, F., Topsakal, N., Çotuk, B. (2011). The effects of progressive resistance and endurance trainings on the body composition, Max Vo2 and basal metabolism rate of male adolescents. 3rd Exercise Physiology Symposium Oral Presentation, Abstract Book, pp. 62-62. Adana, Turkey.

Kucuk Yetgin, M., Tiryaki, Ç., Biçer, B., Özbar, N., Agopyan, A., Çotuk, B. (2011). Effects of a physical activity program on the fitness and motor skills of overweight and obese children. 13th National Sport Medicine Congress. Poster Presentation. Abstract Book: vol: 13, p: 32, Bursa, Turkey.

Kucuk Yetgin, M., Agopyan, A., Özbar, N., Erzeybek, M., Bozdoğan, Z., Tiryaki, Ç., Pınar, S. (2010). Comparison of BMI Classification with physical activity levels of 9- 10 year old elementary school students in Beykoz.Abstract Book of International Congress On Children And Sports, pp.532-543. Cyprus. (Poster Presentation).

Boyraz Ş., Özbar N., Kucuk Yetgin M.,Köksalan B. (2010). Assessment of Outlook of Primary 6th Grade Students, Their Parents and Branch Teachers to Physical Education Lesson.11th International Sports Sciences Congress, 10-12 Kasım 2010, Abstract Book, p. 385-388. Antalya, Turkey.

Çekiç, S., Özbar, N. , Küçük Yetgin, M. Students Of Primary Education (11-12 Age Group) Physical Activity Level And Soscioeconomic Level In Overarching. 11th International Sports Science Congress, November, 10-12, 2010, Antalya, Turkey. Abstract book:pp:390-392

Çelik Kayapınar, F., Kucuk Yetgin, M., Çalışkan, E. (2007). The evaluation of Effect of sample movement education program on the static and dynamic balance skills of preschool children (5-6 years).4. International Mediterranean Sport Sciences Congress. Abstract Book, Antalya, Turkey

Çotuk, B., Pelvan, S. O., Kucuk Yetgin, M., Kaya, B., Üçdağ, G., Biçer, B., Topsakal, N. (2007). Spectral analysis of heart rate during weight-increasing exercise. Exercise Physiology Congress. Konya, Turkey. General Medicine Journal, 17 (supplement), pp.22. ISSN 1301-191X

Kucuk Yetgin Meral, Agopyan Ani, Çelik Kayapınar Fatma, Yetgin Soner (2006). Evaluation of the effect of different training programs applied on endurance of children (10-12 years old) who do karate sports. 9th International Sports Sciences Congress, Muğla - Turkey, 520-523. Full text -(Poster Presentation).

Kucuk Yetgin Meral, Çelik Kayapınar Fatma, (2006). Evaluation of the effect of twelve-week folk dance education on hand-eye coordination and reaction times of primary school first grade students.9th International Sports Sciences Congress, Muğla- Turkey, 535-538. Full text -(Poster Presentation).

Çelik Kayapınar Fatma, Küçük Yetgin Meral,Aytekin Soykan, Erkan Çalışkan. (2006).Evaluation of the effect of twelve-week folk dance education on hand-eye coordination and reaction times of primary school first grade students. 9th International Sports Sciences Congress, Muğla- Turkey, 532-534. Full text -(Poster Presentation).

Invited Talks

Panel Speaker - Revisional Surgery: "Exercise Prescription after Revisional Surgery" 9th Congress on Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Surgery & 4th Congress on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietetics, organized by the Turkish Society for Obesity Surgery (TOSS) and the Association of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietetics (MBCDD). Nirvana Cosmopolitan Convention Center, Antalya. October 17-20, 2024.

Panel Speaker - “Exercise Motivation in Diabetic Individuals” 60th National Diabetes Metabolism and Nutritional Diseases Congress, Selectum Hotels - Kremlin Palace / Antalya. 15 - 19 May 2024.

Course Instructor- “Models of Exercise on Obesity Treatment” Exercise Prescribing Course, 12th National Obesity and Associated Diseases (Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia) Congress, Xanadu Resort Hotel, Antalya. 03-06 March 2024.

Panel Speaker - "After Bariatric Surgery Lean Mass Loss and Preservation". Invited Speaker at the 8th International Congress on Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Surgery. Nirvana Cosmopolitan Hotel, Antalya. October 5-8, 2023.

Panel Speaker - "Current Approaches; New Techniques, Technologies, Medications" panel on "Loss of Muscle Mass and Prevention Strategies After BMC."3rd Multidisciplinary Approach Meeting in Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment. Medtronic Innovation Center, Istanbul. December 23-24, 2023.

Panel Speaker - "Exercise Prescription After Bariatric Surgery"at the 2nd Health Sciences Student Congress. Izmir Democracy University, Izmir. December 14-15, 2023.

Panel Speaker - Invited Speaker at the 3rd National Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietetics Congress. "Multidisciplinary Follow-up; From the Perspective of an Exercise Specialist." Nirvana Cosmopolitan Hotel, Antalya. October 5-8, 2023.

Panel Speaker - "Multidisciplinary Approach Meeting in Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment." Panel on the Experiences of Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Holiday In Hotel, Tuzla, Istanbul. April 29, 2023.

Panel Speaker- "Diabesity" Exercise in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity " 20th International Sports Sciences Congress, Aska Lara Hotel, Antalya. November, 28-December 01, 2022.

Panel Speaker- "Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Diabetes" 7th National Congress of Diabetes and Associated Diseases, Wyndham Grand İzmir Özdilek Hotel, İzmir. November 18, 2022.

Panel Speaker- “Experiences of Cerrahpaşa Obesity COM” Multidisciplinary Approach Meeting in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Obesity, Medtronic Innovation Center Istanbul- October 22, 2022

Panel Speaker- "Effects of low-intensity exercise and high-intensity exercises in the Treatment of Obesity", 11th National Obesity Congress, İzmir Kaya Termal Otel, İzmir. 3-6 March 2022.

Course Instructor- "Models of Exercise on Obesity Treatment"Exercise Prescribing Course, 8th National Exercise Physiology Symposium, Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul, 12-15 May 2022

Panel Speaker- "How Effective Are Online Applications in Exercise?" 3rd Symposium on Technological Innovations in Diabetes Treatment, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, December 4-5, 2021.

Webinar- "Childhood Obesity; Are We Aware as Teachers?" Turkish Physical Education Teachers Association, 6 January, 2021.

Invited Speaker - Online Seminar: Weight Management in Clinical Practice, Family Physicians Training. June 22, 2021.

Invited WEBINAR_Seminar_Panelist- "Exercise Prescribing", Evaluation of the Obesity Patient and Nonpharmacological Treatment Seminar, organized in partnership with Obesity Academy, TOAD and TEMD, 29 December, 2020.

Panel Speaker- "Exercise Models in the Treatment of Obesity from Traditional to Popular"(19th International Congress of Sport Sciences), 11-14 November 2020.

Webinar- "Hygiene, Health and Healthy Nutrition", Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education Parent Academies, 24 December, 2020.

Invited Webinar-Seminar Panelist- "Exercise Programming in Bariatric Surgery Patients" Panel: Multidisciplinary Approach Course in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Dietician Association, 5 December, 2020.

Invited Congress Speaker-"Obezite Tedavisinde İdeal Egzersiz Reçetesi" 42. Türkiye Endokrinoloji ve Metabolizma Hastalıkları Kongresi” Türkiye Endokrinoloji ve Metabolizma Derneği, Antalya, Sueno Kongre Merkezi, 15-19 Nisan 2020.

Invited Webinar- "Obesity in Schools, Changeable Healthy Living Behaviors" Canakkale Provincial Directorate of National Education, 20 Nowember, 2020.

Online Congress Panel Speaker- "Exercise Models in the Treatment of Obesity from Traditional to Popular" 18th International Sports Sciences Congress, 7 -9 November, 2020.

Webinar-"Healthy Teacher, Healthy Model; Obesity in Schools", Trabzon Teachers Academy, 12 October, 2020.

Invited Online Congres-Panel Speaker- "Exercise Behavior Change in the Pandemic Process and Exercise for New Normal Health" 5th International Congress of Exercise and Sports Psychology, 25-27 September, 2020.

Online Panel Speaker-"Exercise Behavior Change in the Pandemic Process and Exercise for New Normally Health" Performance Sports, Health, Exercise, Covid 19 panel, by Lokman Hekim University, 22 Jun, 2020

Invited Online Congress-Panel Speaker-"Exercise Prescription in the Treatment of Obesity" International Congress of Health Sciences (ICHES-IDU, by Izmir Democracy University, 20-21 June, 2020.

Webinar- "Nutrition and Physical Activity in Weight Management after Covid 19" Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, 2 June, 2020.

Webinar- "Obesity in Children and Its Prevention in All Aspects" Obesity Talks Webinar Series, in partnership with TOAD, May 5, 2020.

Webinar- "Obesity Risk; Home management of obesity-related diseases, Obesity and Prevention in Children in All Aspects", (Obesity Talks Webinar Series Organized by TOAD), 21 April, 2020.

Webinar- "Healthy Teacher, Healthy Model; Obesity, healthy lifestyle behavior and exercise", (Malatya İnönü University), March 4, 2020.

Panel Speaker- "Bariatric Surgery and Post-Team Approach; Exercise Prescribing", (Bariatric surgery and eating disorders-Multidisciplinary Approach symposium, Bahçeşehir University Nutrition and Dietetics Club), Istanbul, 14-15 February, 2020.

Panel Speaker- "Evidence-Based Exercise Prescribing" 21st National Internal Medicine Congress. Titanic Deluxe Hotel & Convention Center Belek Antalya, 9-13 October, 2019.

Panel Speaker- "Evidence-Based Exercise Prescribing" 13st Family Medicine Fall School, Gloria Golf Hotel, Antalya, 16-20 October, 2019.

Panel Speaker- "Evidence-Based Exercise Prescribing" 10th National Obesity and Associated Diseases (Diabesity, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension Congress, Fairmont Quasar Hotel, Mecidiyeköy Istanbul, Congress Abstract Booklet. P.30, 20-23 November, 2019.

Panel Speaker- "From the Perspective of an Exercise Specialist; What Are We Doing Wrong in Obesity Treatment?" 10st National Obesity and Associated Diseases (Diabesis, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension Congress, Fairmont Quasar Hotel, Mecidiyeköy Istanbul, Congress Abstract Booklet, p.31, 20-23 November, 2019.

Panel Speaker- "Evidence-Based Exercise Prescribing" Multidisciplinary Current Approach to Endocrine Diseases Congress; IV. Zonguldak Endocrine Days, Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment Course for Clinicians, Zonguldak, 27-28 September, 2019.

Course Instructor- "Exercise Models in Obesity Treatment", Turkish Obesity Research Association, Exercise Prescribing Course for Physicians, Istanbul, 21 December, 2019.

Course Instructor_Panel Speaker- "Evidence-Based Exercise Prescribing" Samsun Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment Course, OMÜ Atatürk Congress and Culture Center, Samsun, 6 April, 2019.

Course Instructor_Panel Speaker- "Exercise Models in Obesity Treatment", Exercise Prescribing Course, Turkish Obesity Research Association, İstanbul, 25 January, 2018.

Invited Seminar Spaker-OBESITY-Healthy Life Behavior and Physical Activity, Halil Rıfat Paşa Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Şişli, Istanbul, April 25, 2018.

Panel Speaker- "The Role of Physical Activity" 5th National and 3rd Mediterranean Congress for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Antalya, 12-15 October, 2017.

Panel Speaker- "Physical Activity in Bariatric Surgery." 1th Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Dietitian Course, Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel, Beşiktaş- Istanbul, 04-05 November, 2017.

Panel Speaker- "Childhood Obesity and Sustainable Physical Activity" Lifelong Obesity Management, 6th National Healthy Living Symposium & 1st Nutrition and Sports for Life Congress Physical Activity Session, Hilton Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul, 24-27 May, 2017.

Panel Speaker- "Supporting Life with Exercise". (Risk factors in Alzheimer's disease and prevention panel within the scope of World Alzheimer's Day events, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, (29 September, 2016).

Seminar- "Obesity and Healthy Living Behavior" (75. Yıl Cumhuriyet High School obesity awareness activities, Ümraniye, Istanbul), 29 April, 2016.

Panel Speaker- "The Relationship between Physical Activity and Obesity in Different Cultures" 2nd Obesity Symposium and Obesity Combat Platform, ITU Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center, Maslak Istanbul. 4-5 December, 2015.

Course Instructor- "Evaluation of Body Composition” Exercise Prescribing Practices Workshop", 4th Exercise Physiology Symposium organized by the Turkish Physiological Sciences Association and Marmara University, Istanbul, 17-18 May, 2013.

Panel Speaker- "The Role and Importance of Physical Activity in Child and Adolescent Obesity" Child and Adolescent Obesity Symposium, Antalya, 23-26 October, 2013.

Panel Speaker- "The Sustainability and Consequences of Physical Activity". Obesity Symposium and Obesity Combat Platform Meeting, Istanbul, 08-09 March, 2013.

Panel Speaker- "Physical Activity and Sustainability" "Let's Act for Health" Istanbul Public Health Directorate, Public Health Week, Istanbul, 6 September, 2013.

Course Instructor- "Diabetes and Exercise". Turkish Diabetes Association and Turkish Diabetes and Obesity Foundation, 47th Diabetes Summer Camp, Kuşadası, Aydın, 17 June-1 July, 2012.

Panel Speaker- "Obesity in Children", Mehmet Akif Ersoy University 5th Year Events, Burdur, May 16, 2011.