Panayiotis Papadopoulos
Panayiotis holds a BA and MA in Physical Education and is pursuing a PhD in Exercise Science. Certified in strength and conditioning, he has coached at Olympiacos FC and for the elite tennis player Marcos Baghdatis. He currently trains and coaches at Olympus Gym and HyPerForm in Nicosia.
Academic Background
- B.A. Physical Education - University of Northern Iowa, USA
- M.A. Physical Education - Kinesiology - University of Northern Iowa, USA
- Ph.D. Exercise Science and Physical Education - University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Certifications
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - NSCA
- Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
- Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach - USAW
Work Experience
- Personal and small group trainer at Olympus Gym, Nicosia (2006-2014)
- Group fitness instructor at Olympus Gym, Nicosia (2006-2014)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Olympiacos FC, Ethnikos FC, Digenis FC, PAEEK FC (2008-2011)
- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of Marcos Baghdatis - Elite Tennis Player (2011-2013)
- NCAA DI Strength & Conditioning Coach (University collegiate sports) for Soccer, Tennis, Football, Men's Basketball, USA (2014-2018)
- University Professor and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Coordinator at the University of Northern Iowa, USA (2016-2020)
- Publications of Research in Scientific Peer Reviewed Journals
- Served on several boards and committees (2017-2020)
- Personal and small group trainer at Olympus Gym, Nicosia (2020-present)
- Youth and Pro Strength & Conditioning Coach (HyPerForm, Nicosia) (2020-present)
- HNFC instructor for professional certificates of international organizations (i.e.NASM, NSCA)
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