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Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the methodological trends of the articles published in Turkish in the field of sports management between 2015 and 2017 (last three years) in university-based physical education and sports science magazines which are open to access in the ULAKBİM (The Turkish National Academic Network and Information Center) national database. Method: This study was conducted with the qualitative research method recently started to be frequently used in social sciences. The study was designed as a case study among the qualitative research designs, and the content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data obtained. Findings: It was not stated which research method and design were used in most of the articles examined. Moreover, no information on sampling methods in the studies was acquired. It was determined in the studies that athletes, trainers, executive ministry and federation employees constituted the sample group. However, no information was provided about which sampling method was used in the determination of these sample groups. It was determined that the questionnaire technique was mostly used to obtain data from these groups. Descriptive and predictive analysis methods were mainly used in the analysis of the data obtained. Conclusion: Especially when compared to other fields, it is observed that studies conducted on sports management remain methodologically weak. It is possible to say that the methodological structures of articles are deficient and insufficient, and research methods and techniques cannot be used effectively.

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