Derri Vasiliki

Derri Vasiliki is a Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at Democritus University of Thrace. She holds a PhD (1997) and MSc (1995) from Democritus University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1992). Her expertise lies in Didactics in Physical Education with a focus on Primary Education.

• Current roles include Director of the Postgraduate Program 'Creative and Adapted Physical Education' and Vice President of the Hellenic Academy of Physical Education.
• Teaching responsibilities include courses on Physical Education in Elementary Education and Didactics Methodology.

Research interests center on teacher education/training, program design, and student learning evaluation. She has supervised numerous theses and led/coordinated 25+ research projects. Key projects include developing educational materials for teacher training programs and interdisciplinary initiatives linking physical education with other disciplines.

Over 100 scientific publications span topics like leadership in education, assessment frameworks, and inclusive teaching strategies. Awards include recognition for work on physical fitness standards and early childhood health programs.

Active in professional development: trained educators in ICT integration, led multicultural physical education programs, and collaborated with the Greek Institute of Educational Policy to enhance teaching practices. Presentations at over 250 international/national conferences highlight her engagement in the academic community.

Labs/Teams: Directs the 'Physical Education and Training (Motor Performance & Physical Education)' laboratory and contributed to reforming program curricula at her department.