Teaching
Research Methods in Physical Education and Sport Science
Research interests
-Validity and reliability of research tools
-Thematic analysis in qualitativeresearch
-New technologies in physical education and physical activity
Degrees
-Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sport: School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2009.
-Master of Science in Physical Education and Sport, specialization in Sport Pedagogy and Teaching of Physical Education: School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2012
-Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education and Sport Science, specialization in Physical Education and Physical Activity: School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2016
Indicative Publications
- Chalkiadakis, I., Dania, A., Adamakis, M., Dimopoulos, F., Chasapis, I., & Christopoulos, C. (2022). Factors influencing undergraduate students’ decision to migrate to social network sites as part of their studies. American Journal of Education and Learning, 7(2), 44-57. https://doi.org/10.55284/ajel.v7i2.669
- Adamakis, M. (2022). Validity of wearable monitors and smartphone applications to measure steps and distance in adolescents. Sport Mont, 20(2), 3-10. https://doi.org/10.26773/smj.220601
- Wälti, M., Sallen, J., Adamakis, M., Ennigkeit, F., Gerlach, E., Heim, C., … Herrmann, C. (2022). Basic motor competencies of 6- to 8-year-old primary school children in ten European countries: A cross-sectional study on associations with age, sex, BMI and physical activity. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 804753. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.804753
- O’Brien, N., O’Brien, W., Costa, J., & Adamakis, M. (2022). Physical Education Student Teachers’ wellbeing during COVID-19: Resilience resources and challenges from school placement. European Physical Education Review, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X221088399
- Adamakis, M. (2022). Energy expenditure of adolescents during overground walking and running. Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42978-021-00157-7
- Adamakis, M. (2022). Promoting physical activity for mental health in a refugee camp: the Skaramagas project. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 56, 115-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-104636
- Adamakis, M. (2021). Criterion validity of iOS and Android applications to measure steps and distance in adults. Technologies, 9(3), 55. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/technologies9030055
- Lopez, L., Santos, R., Coelho-e-Silva, M., … Adamakis, M., … Agostinis-Sobrinho, C. (2021). A narrative review of motor competence in children and adolescents: What we know and what we need to find out. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(1), 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18010018
- Adamakis, M., & Dania, A. (2021). Validity of Emotional Intelligence scale in pre-service Physical Education teachers. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 21(1), 54-59. http://dx.doi.org/10.7752/jpes.2021.01007
- O’Brien, W., Adamakis, M., O’Brien, N., … Costa, J. (2020). Implications for European Physical Education Teacher Education during COVID-19 Pandemic: A cross-institutional SWOT analysis. European Journal of Teacher Education, 43(4), 503-522. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02619768.2020.1823963