Koulla Parpa

Dr. Koulla Parpa is an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Science and Course Leader of the MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus). She holds a PhD in Exercise Science (University of Arkansas, 2008) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the European College of Sports Medicine. Her expertise spans Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Rehabilitation, with a focus on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and health promotion in clinical and athletic populations.

Her research investigates intervention strategies for sports injury prevention, elite athlete performance optimization, and 2D:4D digit ratio biomarkers. She has led courses such as BSc and MSc Sport and Exercise Sciences and taught modules including Sports Biomechanics, Applied Physiology, and Research Methods. Dr. Parpa has secured research funding (€34,000 from Cyprus' Ministry of Energy) and serves as an External Examiner for the University of Bolton and on UCLan Cyprus' ERASMUS committee. She is an ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist and Cancer Exercise Specialist.

• Education: PhD Exercise Science (2008), MSc Exercise Science (2004), BSc Kinesiology (2001).
• Key Roles: Course Leader (MSc, 2020–present), Deputy Course Leader (MSc, 2018–2020), External Examiner (2021–present).
• Research Output: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles since 2022, focusing on soccer player physiology, digit ratio biomarkers, and youth athlete development.