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Dimitrios I. Bourdas, a native of Athens, Greece, is a distinguished scholar with a profound background in Exercise Physiology, Sports Science and Adults Education. He embarked on his academic journey by pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education at the School of Physical Education and Sports Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece). Building upon this strong foundation, he furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Sports Coaching from The University of Sheffield (United Kingdom). Dr. Bourdas's intellectual journey reached its zenith with the completion of his doctoral dissertation in 2015, which focused on the intricate interplay between human performance and the physiological aspects of breath-hold diving. This groundbreaking research was conducted at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Throughout his career, Dr. Bourdas has been deeply committed to the field of education. He has served as a sport coach and as an educator across all levels of the Greek educational system, including primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Furthermore, he has held leadership positions within various public academic institutions, including roles as a scientific manager, author of specialized courses, and developer of National Training Guides for sports coaching specialties of Higher Vocational Training Schools. His contributions also extend to the creation of national educational manuals and topic banks for these specialties. Dr. Bourda's extensive professional portfolio includes his current position as the Director of the public Higher Vocational Training School of Chania, as well as his role as an external researcher at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he shares his wealth of knowledge by teaching in several postgraduate programs at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In the realm of scientific inquiry, Dr. Bourdas's research spans a diverse range of topics, including sport medicine, exercise physiology, human performance in extreme environments, human breath-hold diving physiology, environmental physiology, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, basketball, human metabolism, and sport nutrition. He has also conducted research on the relationship between physical activity and SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as the domains of team sport coaching and sport psychology. Dr. Bourdas's groundbreaking findings and research outcomes have not only been presented at numerous international conferences but have also resulted in a prolific body of original scientific publications. Beyond his academic pursuits, Dimitrios is an accomplished world-life photographer, a Scuba Diving instructor, a Scuba Lifesaving and Accident Management diver, a First Aid Trainer instructor, an alpinist, a spelunker, an ultra-distance mountain runner, and a dedicated blood donor.

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Employment (1)

Higher Vocational Training School: Chania, Prefecture Chania, GR

2021-09-01 to present | Director
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Education and qualifications (4)

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: Athens, GR

2015 | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Section of Sports Medicine and Exercise Biology)
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University of Sheffield: Sheffield, GB

1997 to 1998 | Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sports Coaching (Institute of Sports Medicine and Exercise Sciences)
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University of Sheffield: Sheffield, GB

1996 to 1997 | Postgraduate Diploma (P.G.Dip.) in Sports Coaching (Institute of Sports Medicine and Exercise Sciences)
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: Athens, GR

1989 to 1994 | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) in Physical Education and Sports Sciences (School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences)
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Works (31)

Comparative Analysis of 2-Point Jump Shot and Free Throw Kinematics in High- and Low-Level U18 Male Basketball Players

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
2024-12-19 | Journal article
Contributors: Varvara Botsi; Dimitrios Bourdas; Antonios Travlos; Panteleimon Bakirtzoglou; Dimitrios Gofas; Ioannis Ktistakis; Emmanouil Zacharakis
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Acute ergogenic effects of repetitive maximal breath-holding maneuvers on hematological and physiological responses: a graded exercise test investigation

European Journal of Applied Physiology
2024-10-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Yiannis Christoulas; Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Yiannis Michailidis; Ilias Mavrovouniotis; Thomas I. Metaxas; Kosmas Christoulas; Nikolaos A. Koutlianos
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Impact of glossopharyngeal insufflation and complete exhalation on breath-hold performance and physiological parameters in elite skin divers

European Journal of Applied Physiology
2024-10-14 | Journal article
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Nickos D. Geladas
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Basketball Fatigue Impact on Kinematic Parameters and 3-Point Shooting Accuracy: Insights across Players’ Positions and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Associations of High-Level Players

Sports
2024-02-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Antonios K. Travlos; Athanasios Souglis; Dimitrios C. Gofas; Dimitrios Stavropoulos; Panteleimon Bakirtzoglou
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Physiological responses during static apnoea efforts in elite and novice breath-hold divers before and after two weeks of dry apnoea training

Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology
2024-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1569-9048
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Nickos D. Geladas
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Comprehensive Dataset on Pre-SARS-CoV-2 Infection Sports-Related Physical Activity Levels, Disease Severity, and Treatment Outcomes: Insights and Implications for COVID-19 Management

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2024-01-26 | Journal article
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Panteleimon Bakirtzoglou; Antonios K. Travlos; Vasileios Andrianopoulos; Emmanouil Zacharakis
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Effects of a Singular Dose of Mangiferin–Quercetin Supplementation on Basketball Performance: A Double-Blind Crossover Study of High-Level Male Players

Nutrients
2024-01-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Antonios K. Travlos; Athanasios Souglis; Georgia Stavropoulou; Emmanouil Zacharakis; Dimitrios C. Gofas; Panteleimon Bakirtzoglou
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Analysis of a comprehensive dataset: Influence of vaccination profile, types, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 re-infections on changes in sports-related physical activity one month after infection

Data in Brief
2023-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2352-3409
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Panteleimon Bakirtzoglou; Antonios K. Travlos; Andrianopoulos V.; Emmanouil Zacharakis
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The Effect of a Balance Training Program on the Balance and Technical Skills of Adolescent Soccer Players

Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
2023-12-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1303-2968
Contributors: Ioannis Mitrousis; Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Stylianos Kounalakis; Evangelos Bekris; Michael Mitrotasios; Νikolaos Kostopoulos; Ioannis E. Ktistakis; Emmanouil Zacharakis
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Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity One Month after Infection and Its Potential Determinants: Re-Infections, Pre-Illness Vaccination Profiles/Types, and Beyond

Vaccines
2023-08-29 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2076-393X
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Panteleimon Bakirtzoglou; Antonios K. Travlos; Andrianopoulos V.; EMMANOUIL ZACHARAKIS
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Time Course of Performance Indexes, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Muscle Damage Markers after a Female Futsal Match

Sports
2023-06-29 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2075-4663
Contributors: Athanasios Souglis; Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Aristotelis Gioldasis; Ioannis Ispirlidis; Anastassios Philippou; EMMANOUIL ZACHARAKIS; Alexandros Apostolidis; Georgios Efthymiou; Antonios K. Travlos
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Pivot Step Jump: A New Test for Evaluating Jumping Ability in Young Basketball Players

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
2022-12-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Apostolos S. Theodorou; Hariklia-Parthenia Rizou; Emmanouil Zacharakis; Ioannis Ktistakis; Evangelos Bekris; Vassilios Panoutsakopoulos; Panagiotis Strouzas; Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Nikolaos Kostopoulos
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Home-audience advantage in basketball: evidence from a natural experiment in EuroLeague games during the 2019-2021 Covid-19 era

Journal of Physical Education and Sport
2022-07-31 | Journal issue or edition | Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Validation, Visualization, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing
Part of ISSN: 2247-8051
Part of ISSN: 2247-806X
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Ioannis Mitrousis; Emmanouil D. Zacharakis; Antonios K. Travlos
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Effect of 3 vs. 3 Soccer Small-Sided Game on Various Performance, Inflammatory, Muscle Damage and Hormonal Indicators in Semi-Professional Players

Sports
2022-06-28 | Journal article
Contributors: Evangelos Bekris; Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Eleftherios Mylonis; Ioannis Ispirlidis; Emmanouil D. Zacharakis; Athanasios Katis
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The relationship between physical and technical performance characteristics of young soccer and basketball players: a comparison between two sports

Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche
2022-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0393-3660
Part of ISSN: 1827-1812
Contributors: Emmanouil ZACHARAKIS; Athanasios SOUGLIS; Dimitrios BOURDAS; Aristotelis GIOLDASIS; Nikos APOSTOLIDIS; Nikos KOSTOPOULOS
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PEA: Five maximum repeated apnea maneuvers prior to middle-distance racing

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2021 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2215-0161
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas
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Physical Activity: COVID-19 Enemy

Archives of Clinical and Medical Case Reports
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2575-9655
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Emmanouil D. Zacharakis
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Impact of lockdown on smoking and sleeping in the early COVID-19 presence: Datasets of Greek Adults sample

Data in Brief
2021-12 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2352-3409
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Emmanouil D. Zacharakis; Antonios K. Travlos; Athanasios Souglis; Triantafyllia I. Georgali; Dimitrios C. Gofas; Ioannis E. Ktistakis; Anna Deltsidou
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Meta-Analysis of Carbohydrate Solution Intake during Prolonged Exercise in Adults: From the Last 45+ Years’ Perspective

Nutrients
2021-11-24 | Journal article
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Athanasios Souglis; Emmanouil D. Zacharakis; Nickos D. Geladas; Antonios K. Travlos
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Five repeated maximal efforts of apneas increase the time to exhaustion in subsequent high-intensity exercise

Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology
2021-10 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 1569-9048
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Nickos D. Geladas
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The Role of CO 2 on Respiration and Metabolism During Hypercapnic and Normocapnic Recovery From Exercise

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
2021-07-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Theodoros S. Tsakiris; Athanasios I. Konstantopoulos; Dimitrios I. Bourdas
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Return to Basketball Play Following COVID-19 Lockdown

Sports
2021-06-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2075-4663
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; EMMANOUIL ZACHARAKIS; Antonios K. Travlos; Athanasios Souglis
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Data on advanced glycation end-products concentrations and haemodynamic parameters following caffeine and nicotine consumption in nursing students

Data in Brief
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85089009379

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23523409

Contributors: Deltsidou, A.; Zarikas, V.; Mastrogiannis, D.; Kapreli, E.; Bourdas, D.; Raftopoulos, V.; Noula, M.; Lykeridou, K.
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Impact of Lockdown on Physical Activity in the Early COVID-19 Presence: Greece National Cross-Sectional Study

SSRN Electronic Journal
2020 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1556-5068
Contributors: Dimitrios Bourdas; Emmanouil Zacharakis
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Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity in a Sample of Greek Adults

Sports
2020-10-21 | Journal article
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Emmanouil D. Zacharakis
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Effectiveness of balance and proprioceptive training on balancing and technical skills in 13-14-year-old youth basketball players

Journal of Physical Education and Sport
2020-09-30 | Journal issue or edition | Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Methodology, Software, Visualization, Validation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing
Part of ISSN: 2247-8051
Part of ISSN: 2247-806X
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas
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Evolution of changes in physical activity over lockdown time: Physical activity datasets of four independent adult sample groups corresponding to each of the last four of the six COVID-19 lockdown weeks in Greece.

Data in brief
2020-09-11 | Journal article
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Reliability analysis of Finometer and AGE-Reader devices in a clinical research trial

International Journal of Reliability and Safety
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85042602056

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Contributors: Deltsidou, A.; Zarikas, V.; Mastrogiannis, D.; Kapreli, E.; Bourdas, D.; Papageorgiou, E.; Raftopoulos, V.; Noula, M.; Lambadiari, M.; Lykeridou, K.
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Repeated apneas and hypercapnic ventilatory response before and after apnea training

Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
2015 | Journal article
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Contributors: Bourdas, D.I.; Tsakiris, T.S.; Pavlakis, K.I.; Triantafillou, D.V.; Geladas, N.D.
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Hypercapnic Ventilatory Response: A Comparison Between Elite and Novice Skin Divers

The Open Sports Medicine Journal
2014-07-11 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1874-3870
Contributors: Dimitrios I. Bourdas; Theodoros S. Tsakiris; Athanasios I. Konstantopoulos; Despoina V. Triantafillou; Nickos D. Geladas
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Creatine supplementation: Effects on urinary excretion and anaerobic performance

Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
2003 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0344738909

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00224707

Contributors: Havenetidis, K.; Bourdas, D.
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