Elisavet Konstantinidou

Dr. Elisavet Konstantinidou is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nicosia in the Department of Life Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences. Her academic career spans over two decades, including 12 years as a part-time lecturer at the Department of Early Childhood Education (Alexandria Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki) and the Department of Physical Education (Democritus University of Thrace).

• University of Nicosia (2025): Assistant Professor (Department of Life Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences)
• DUTH/UTH (2005): Postgraduate Diploma in Exercise & Quality of Life
• Aristotle University (1998): BSc in Physical Education and Sports Science

Her research focuses on Physical Education pedagogy, with specialization in creative dance applications across educational contexts. Key contributions include:

• Developing movement-based interventions for individuals with dyslexia
• Advancing inclusive teaching styles in physical education
• Investigating motor creativity in preschoolers
• Exploring balance control adaptations in intellectual disability

Her work intersects with UN SDG 3 (Good Health), 4 (Quality Education), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Notable research trends include:

• Integrating motor skills with cognitive development
• Applying creative dance for educational equity
• Developing movement programs for special populations

Dr. Konstantinidou has participated in award-winning European research programs and has presented extensively at scientific conferences. She has also:

• Translated educational literature
• Conducted teacher training seminars on musical-motor education
• Served on organizational teams for educational conferences

A former European, Balkan, and Greek champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics, she maintains active collaborations across Greece and Europe.