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Dr. Koulla Parpa

Assistant Professor - Director of the Human Performance and Sport Science Laboratory/ External Examiner. · UCLan Cyprus

https://researchid.co/koulla131313
@uclancyprus.ac.cy
51Scopus Publications
1236Google Scholar Citations
14Google Scholar h-index
24Google Scholar i10-index

Research Interests

Sport Science and Biomechanics

Biography

I am an Assistant Professor at UCLan Cyprus. With over 16 years of teaching and research experience, I have developed an interest in injury prevention, athlete health, and performance optimization. My research focuses on injury prevention, performance enhancement in elite athletes, and health promotion in both clinical and healthy populations. Also, I am actively exploring the connections between the 2D:4D digit ratio and its implications in medicine and sports.

Education

1997 Pre-Medical preparation at College International, Budapest, Hungary 2001 BSc, Kinesiology with Specialization in Physiotherapy, Semmelweis Medical School, Hungary, GPA 4.91 out of 5.0 2004 MSc, Exercise Science, University of Arkansas, USA, GPA 4.0 out of 4.0 2008 Post Master's Certificate in Educational Statistics and Research Methods, University of Arkansas, USA, GPA 4.0 out of 4.0 2008 PhD, Exercise Science, University of Arkansas, USA, GPA 4.0 out of 4.0 2016 Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education 2017 Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy 2020 Fellow of the H...

Recent Scopus Publications

  1. Electromyographic Activation of the Pectoralis Major and Triceps Brachii Muscles During Standard, Diamond, and Wide Hand Position Push-Ups
    Muscles, 2026
  2. The effect of virtual and augmented reality training on soccer players: a systematic review of cognitive-motor performance
    Biology of Sport, 2026
  3. Barriers to Exercise Participation in Individuals with Fibromyalgia in a Workplace Setting
    Medicina Lithuania, 2026
  4. Effects of the FIFA 11 + Program on Physical Fitness in Youth and Adult Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Sports Medicine, 2026
  5. Heart rate variability in female soccer players, before, during, and after a COVID-19 positive test
    Scientific Reports, 2025

Grants / Consultancy

2025 G.R.E.E.N Erasmus+ Sport project (400.000 euros) 2025 WOMEN kick Erasmus+ Sport project (400.000 euros) Scientific research consultant - AEK Larnaca's and Apollon ladies'...

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