tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81256825028459676012024-03-13T20:29:24.294+02:00Δρ Στάθης Αβραμίδης - Dr Stathis AvramidisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125682502845967601.post-29813726088805865462007-10-24T20:18:00.115+03:002020-06-04T08:50:05.469+03:00Dr. Stathis Avramidis - Δρ. Στάθης Αβραμίδης<div align="left">
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<li><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">Academic Fellow </b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">of Applied Lifeguarding and Lifesaving Sport, <a href="http://www.phed.uoa.gr/" target="_blank">School of Sport Science and Physical Education</a>, University of Athens</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Associate</b>, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://eody.gov.gr/" target="_blank">National Public Health Organization (former Hellenic CDC)</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>President</b>, <a href="http://sportlifesaving.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Greek Lifesaving Sports Association (GLSA)</a></span></li>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">QUALIFICATIONS</span></u></strong></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>Ph.D.</strong> in Leisure and Sport Studies (thesis: "</span><a href="http://www.academia.edu/193257/PhD_Thesis_The_4W_Model_of_Drowning" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><em>The 4W Model of Drowning</em></span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"), </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Leeds Metropolitan University</a></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, 2009</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>Master of Science</strong> in Sports and Exercise (thesis: "<em>Influence of Biomechanical Parameters in the Straddle entry that is used in Lifesaving and Lifeguarding</em>"), </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Leeds Metropolitan University</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, 2001</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>Bachelor of Education</strong> in Sport Science and Physical Education, </span><a href="http://www.phed.uoa.gr/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Department of Sport Science and Physical Education</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, </span><a href="http://www.uoa.gr/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">University of Athens</span></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> (mark: 8.39/10), 1999</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>Diploma of Specialty</strong> in Adapted Physical Education, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Department of Sport Science and Physical Education</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">University of Athens </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">(mark: 10/10), 1999.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Master of Public Health</b> in Chronic Diseases and Health Behaviour (thesis: Prevention, Rescue, Treatment for the Preservation of Public Health from Aquatic Accidents, mark: 86/100), </span>National School of Public Health, Athens, 2016. </li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;"><b>Senior Tutor/Instructor</b> (</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">over 40</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">certifications) and certified on lifesaving, lifeguarding, fire awareness, baby swimming, water safety, spinal injury management, defibrillation, first aid, and survival (</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">over 150 certifications) </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">from </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">internationally recognized organizations of </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: justify;">10 countries.</span></li>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">BIOGRAPHY</span></u></strong><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dr Stathis Avramidis currently works at the <a href="https://eody.gov.gr/" target="_blank">National Public Health Organization</a> (former </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hellenic CDC)</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> (2009-). He is an Academic Fellow of Applied Lifeguarding</span> and Lifesaving Sport<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> at the School of Sport Science and Physical Education in the University of Athens. Finally he serves as President of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">During his carrier, he has orchestrated several events. To name a few, he was the Co-Chairman of the "<a href="https://drowningnde.blogspot.gr/" target="_blank">Conference on Near-Death Experiences while Drowning</a>" (ISHOF 2017), Co-Chairman of the inaugural <a href="http://openwaterpedia.com/index.php?title=International_Aquatic_History_Symposium_%26_Film_Festival" target="_blank">International Aquatic History Symposium and Film Festival</a> [<b><a href="http://www.lifesavingfoundation.ie/irelandmedal/files/incoming/IAHSFF%202012_Book.pdf" target="_blank">Book</a></b>] (ISHOF), the organizer of the program "<a href="http://www2.keelpno.gr/blog/?p=5864&lang=en" target="_blank">Drowning: Prevention, Rescue, Treatment</a>" that educated thousands of chidren (HCDCP, Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, Ministry of National Defence, EOYDA), the creator of an <a href="http://www.ishof.org/water-safety.html" target="_blank">e-learning</a> water safety program (under ISHOF), the director of the inaugural <a href="http://www2.keelpno.gr/blog/?p=5333&lang=en" target="_blank">Lifesaving Sport Seminar</a> of </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: -webkit-left;">EOYDA, the creator of the project "<a href="http://www.newmoney.gr/palmos-oikonomias/oikonomika-ygeias/item/231725-ipopsifia-pagkosmia-imera-asfaleias-sto-nero-%C2%ABasfalis-ellada%C2%BB-gia-500-000-ellinopoula" target="_blank">Safe Greece</a>" (under EOYDA, HCDCP, PCMF, ISHOF, International Awards Guiseppe Sciacca, Ministries of Education and Health). He created the <a href="http://dailynews.openwaterswimming.com/2015/07/hellenic-national-water-safety-program.html" target="_blank">Hellenic National Water Safety Program</a> that was supported by 11 prestigious organizations (A Chance for Children, PCMF, ISHOF, Ministry of Health) and the international drowning prevention program "<a href="https://sportlifesaving.blogspot.com/2020/05/charlie-savior.html" target="_blank">Charlie the savior</a>" (that is endorsed by ISHOF, ILS, IFSTA, ACFC, GLSA, RLSS Commonwealth, WOWSA). Finally, he was the author of the draft <a href="http://www.opengov.gr/yyka/?p=1300" target="_blank">Ministerial Decision Law</a> that aims to become national legislation for lifeguarding.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the past he worked as a Visiting Research Fellow/ PTE Lecturer in Aquatics (<a href="http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Leeds Metropolitan University</a> 2003-2012), as Advisor of Health Education and Accident Prevention at the Ministry of Health (2015-1/2016), radio broadcaster, presenter of the TV program "<em>Prevention and Rescue</em>", lifeguard, instructor, </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">lifesaving</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">sport coach, first aider in </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">national, European, Mediterranean, World and Olympic Games </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">aquatic events.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">He is the "father" of lifesaving sport in Greece, having served the Hellenic Federating of Underwater Activity as <a href="http://sportlifesaving.blogspot.gr/p/blog-page_6410.html" target="_blank">Federal Director</a> of Lifesaving Sport (2011-25.7.2018).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">With almost 300 publications (books, chapters, magazine and journal articles, DVDs, conference presentations) he is one of the most prolific </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">water safety </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">authors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">He is a Honorary Member of the <b><a href="http://idra.world/portfolio/stathis-avramidis/" target="_blank">International Drowning Researcher Alliance</a> </b>and of dozens lifeguard, aquatic and first aid related organizations in many countries.</span></li>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">HONORS</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">For his work he was honored over 20 times in 8 countries with national and international awards:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">These include the <b><a href="http://www.ishof.org/stathis-avramidis.html" target="_blank">Paragon Aquatic Safety Award 2009</a> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOJszRhpDjg&t=323s" target="_blank">video</a>]</b> and the <b><a href="http://www.ishof.org/dr.-stathis-avramidis.html" target="_blank">ISHOF Service Award 2012</a></b> <b>[<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55ggqfhX_z4" target="_blank">video</a>]</b> for his "<i>outstanding commitment to water safety worldwide and support of ISHOF</i>" by the International Swimming Hall of Fame</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">3 </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Diploma Awards</b></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">[</span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2005, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCj6t434sgY" target="_blank">2009</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpgd2HwFfX8&t=166s" target="_blank">2017</a></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">] by the Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth whose Patron is Queen Elizabeth II. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">He holds the ''<b>Best Research Poster Presentation</b>'' (International Lifesaving Conference, The Lifesaving Foundation, Ireland 2014) and the </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"</span><b style="font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;">Most Prolific Contributor Award</b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">" (IAHSFF, ISHOF 2012).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">His film "Ode to Lifesaving Joy" has been honored with the "<b>Best Young Film Director</b>"</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> at the International Aquatic History Symposium and Film Festival [<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PPIxqLcqPY" target="_blank">video</a></b>] and </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">with the ''</span><b style="font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;">Special Diploma for Masterful Storytelling</b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">'' at the </span><a href="http://redcrossfilmfest.org/2017_awards_eng.html" style="font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;" target="_blank">17th International Festival of Red Cross and Health Films</a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylysiW8-G4g" target="_blank">video 1</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-V9QLvCj9Y" target="_blank">video 2</a>].</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In 2015, the World Open Water Swimming Association included Dr. Avramidis among the 50 "<b><a href="http://dailynews.openwaterswimming.com/2015/05/the-greatest-watermen-in-open-water.html" target="_blank">Greatest Watermen in Open Water Swimming History</a></b>".</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The English documentary "</span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tNb5-ZKerI&feature=PlayList&p=38677DE13F5BA4E7&index=0&playnext=1" target="_blank">STATHI</a></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">" portrays his life.</span></span></li>
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