Friday 31/05/2024
11:00-12:30
Amphitheatre G. Papadriellis
Seminar on Alternative Employment Paths
Coordinator: Tsitskari E., Associate Professor D.P.E.S.S., D.U.Th.
Alumni-seminar
Speaker:
Dr. Chatziefstathiou Dikaia, Director of the Sport, Human Rights & Safeguarding Research Group, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange, School of Psychology and Life Sciences.
Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, United Kingdom
Either you always dreamt of a career in sports science, or you got into this pathway somehow by chance, you just completed your studies and got your degree. What is the current job market value of having a degree in sport science? What are the career options abroad? We will unpack those questions and mainly discuss innovative and alternative career pathways in Greece and abroad.
Speaker:
Prof. Dagkas Symeon, Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, St Mary’s University, London
After the 4 best years of my life, in my hometown having graduated from the best Sport and Exercise Sciences school in the country I left for national service. After huge deliberation and various exams, I secured a scholarship from IKY (Ίδρυμα Κοινωνικών Υποτροφιών) foundation. I was accepted for an MPhil/PhD at the prestigious Exeter University, Sport and Exercise Science School in the UK. The journey has been eventful, tiring, full of exhausting hours of work but at the same time rewarding and currently I am the Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic at St Mary’s University, London, UK.
Speaker:
Dr. Grammenou Maria, Lecturer, Coordinator of the PhD programme “Science and Health in Football”.
Institute for Sport and Preventive Medicine, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany.
Α Sport Science degree is often associated with careers as a personal trainer/gym instructor, or physical education teacher. What if it opens doors to even more exciting possibilities? What if a PhD degree does not only lead to an Academic career? Together, we will explore potential career opportunities that a Sport Science degree can give you.
Speaker:
Kalofonos Harris, Managing Director | Goodvoice Group
Entrepreneurship within the Olympic Movement represents a dynamic fusion of innovation, ambition, and sportsmanship. It encompasses various endeavors, from creating groundbreaking sports technologies to developing innovative marketing strategies and establishing pioneering initiatives. Olympic entrepreneurs play a crucial role in driving growth, cultivating international relations and expanding the reach of Olympic values worldwide. The personal reward are unmeasurable global experiences and friendships. However, long term success in the Olympic realm requires more than just passion; it demands a focus to learning new skills, being adaptable and endure failure.
