Kambas Antonis

Professor Antonis Kambas is a faculty member at the School of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace. His research focuses on motor development, psychomotor therapy, physical activity promotion in early childhood, and the impact of motor proficiency on health outcomes. He holds a PhD and MSc from Democritus University of Thrace and a BSc from the University of Saarbrücken, Germany.

His work emphasizes the assessment of motor skills in preschoolers, with contributions to tools like the Democritos Movement Screening Tool (DEMOST-PRE). Key research areas include the relationship between motor coordination and BMI, sedentary behavior trends in children, and the effects of interventions on motor development in children with ADHD/ASD.

Prof. Kambas has collaborated extensively on studies involving physical activity patterns, bone health in preadolescents, and the efficacy of neuromuscular training in youth athletes. His laboratory work includes analyses using DEXA and BIA technologies. He teaches courses on psychomotor intervention, training science, and physical activity in preschool education.

Notable publications include investigations into cross-cultural motor competence comparisons and longitudinal studies on physical activity trends. His research highlights the importance of early childhood interventions to promote lifelong physical activity and reduce sedentary habits.