KOULLA M. PARPA, Ph.D.,

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1 1 Date of Birth: 13/05/1978 KOULLA M. PARPA, Ph.D., Demostheni Severy 2 Dromolaxia, Larnaca, CY Telephone: [email protected] Nationality: Greek Education 1997 Pre-Medical preparation at College International, Budapest, Hungary B.S., Kinesiology with Specialization in Physiotherapy, Szemelweis University, Hungary, GPA 4.91 out of M.S., Exercise Science, University of Arkansas, GPA 4.0 out of Graduate Certificate in Educational Statistics and Research Methods, University of Arkansas, GPA 4.0 out of PhD., Exercise Science, University of Arkansas, GPA 4.0 out of 4.0 Dissertation Effect of High Intensity Interval Training on HRV in type 2 Diabetics Dissertation Advisor: Professor Barry Brown, PhD 646 Robin Hood Court, Springdale, AR, [email protected]

2 2 Professional Experience 2014-now Leader Lecturer UCLan CY, Department of Sport and Exercise Science lecturer at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Nicosia: BIOL 111, Department of Sports Science: SPSC 410, SPSC 117, INTERCOLLEGE: CUBT 160 (Diet and Nutrition) Lecturer at Intercollege Nicosia, University of Nicosia-Cyprus Department of Health Sciences-Sports Science: SPSC-390: Sports Physiotherapy and First Aid, SPSC-117: Theraputic and Orthopaedic gymnastics, SPSC 320: Biomechanics and Kinesiology, SPSC 410: Sports Planning and Analysis, and SPSC 104: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Department of Biology: Pre-dietetics, pre-pharmaceutics, prephysiotherapy: BIOL 150: Anatomy and Physiology Director of a Rehabilitation and Ergo physiology Center- Cyprus-Kinesiotherapist- Ergophysiologist Intern supervisor, University of Arkansas Independent Researcher employed by Arkansas Foundation for Healthcare Research (at Fayetteville Public Schools) Health and Nutritional Program Coordinator, Fayetteville Public Schools Health and Wellness Program Coordinator, Fayetteville City Employees (Performed lipid profile and glucose determinations in whole blood using the CardioChek TM device) Health and Wellness Program Coordinator, Fayetteville Fire Department Water aerobics Instructor, University of Arkansas Physical Education Teacher, Springdale Elementary Schools, Arkansas Personal trainer: Developed aquatic exercise programs for obese

3 3 and elderly population Physiotherapy assistant: Worked under the supervision of physical therapists (electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, traction and ultrasound, trained on PNF and neurodevelopment techniques) Exercise physiology lab GA: Worked at KSI (Central School of Sports) performing exercise testing and fitness assessments on elite Hungarian athletes. Lecturer 2014-now Leader Lecturer UClan CY, Department of Sport and Exercise Science Lecturer at University of Nicosia, Departments of Pharmacy, Biology and Sports Science. Lecturer at Intecollege-Larnaca Lecturer at University of Nicosia: SPSC-390 (Sports Physiotherapy and First Aid), SPSC 320(Biomechanics and Kinesiology), SPSC 105 (Human anatomy and Physiology), SPSC 410 (Performance planning and Analysis), SPSC 117 (Theraputic and Orthopaedic gymnastics), SPSC 104: Human Anatomy and Physiology, BIOL 150 (Introduction to anatomy and physiology) Lecturer at Intercollege-Nicosia-Cyprus: SPSC-390 (Sports Physiotherapy, First aid & CPR), SPSC-117 (Orthopedic and Therapeutic gymnastics), SPSC 320(Biomechanics and Kinesiology of Sports), SPSC 104 (Human anatomy), SPSC 410 (Performance planning and Analysis)

4 Guest lecturer on EKG testing and interpretation, Fayetteville High School Guest lecturer on Nutrition for Exercise and Sport department of HESC, University of Arkansas Lecturer at the Firefighters Professional Wellness Certification Workshop, February Physical Education Teacher: Springdale Elementary Schools, Arkansas (1 year). Presentations and Published Abstracts Hickey, C.M., Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Hurst, S., & Riggs, C.E., FACSM. (2004) Effect of high intensity exercise on oxidation of fatty acids in mice with enzyme deficiency. CSCACSM Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO. Brown, B., Parpa, K., Jurney, L., Gorman, D., Langsner, S., Hunt, S., & DiBrezzo, R. (2004). The physical attributes required of firefighters are similar to athletes and can be developed in a relatively short time period using incentive programs. Presented at the 10th World Sport for All Congress, Rome, Italy. Brown, S. B., Jurney, L., Parpa, K., Kreider, L. K., Michaelides, M., Thompson, B. (2005). Physiological stress among firefighters and its relationship to selected components of fitness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37:5. Parpa, K., & Brown, S. B. (2005). Prevalence of fibromyalgia in the workplace with associated symptoms and patterns of activity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37:5.

5 5 Parpa, K., Brown, C., Brown, S. B., (2006). Symptomatic limitations affecting the prescription of exercise for fibromyalgia patients. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38:5. Parpa, K., Michaelides, M., Kreider, L. D., Brown, S. B. (2007). Prediction of physical maturation from testosterone levels, height and physical activity levels. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39:5. Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Thompson, B., Brown, S. B. (2007). Predicting performance on firefighter s ability test from fitness parameters. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39:5. Michaelides, M., Pavlovic A., Parpa, K., Brown, S. B (2008). The Effect of Body Fat Percentage on Firefighter s Job Performance and Fitness Level. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40:5. Parpa, K., Scott, M., Michaelides, M., Brown, S. B (2008). Participation Rate in a Wellness Program and Fitness Status of Public School Employees. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40:5 Parpa, koulla M.; Michaelides, Marcos A.; and Brown, Barry (2009) "Interval Training and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in Type 2 Diabetic Patients.," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Abstract Submissions: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 26. Available at: Michaelides, Marcos A.; Parpa, koulla M.; and Brown, Barry (2009) "The Effects of Abdominal Strength on Firefighting Ability," International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Abstract Submissions: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 27. Available at:

6 6 Parpa, K. Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training on Older Women with Diabetes. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education s 36th Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference, Cincinnati, OH, March 17 20, Parpa, K., Michaelides, M., Hadjicharalambous, M. Peak torques of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles of professional soccer players participating in different levels. University of Nicosia-Cyprus, Department of Life and Health Sciences, International conference of Sports Science, Liverpool, July, Referred Publications (Full manuscript) Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Thompson, B., Brown, S. B. (2008). Predicting performance on firefighter s ability test from fitness parameters. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 79(4), Parpa, K., Michaelides, M., Brown, B. (2009). Effect of high intensity interval training on heart rate variability in type 2 diabetic patients. Journal of Exercise Physiology online, 12(4), Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Henry, J., Thompson, B., Brown, B. (2010). Assessment of Physical Fitness Aspects and Their Relationship to Firefighters' Job Abilities. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, J Strength Cond Res. 25(4), Riggs, C., Michaelides, M., Parpa, K., Smith-Blair, N. (2010). The effects of aerobic interval training on the left ventricular morphology and function of VLCAD-deficient mice. Eur J Appl Physiol. 110(5), Awards and Grants

7 Outstanding Comprehensive State Exam (CSE: 5/5), June Outstanding Master s student award, University of Arkansas Travel grants ($1000) Travel grants ($1000) Donald R. Miller Endowed scholarship Travel grants ($1000) Donald R. Miller Endowed scholarship 2013 Personal grant from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce Industry and Tourism ( euro) to support the development of a Physiotherapy and Ergophysiology Center in Larnaca, Cyprus. Memberships American College of Sports Medicine National Scholars Honors Society Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Board Member of the Arkansas Foundation for Healthcare Research Texas ASCM member References available upon request