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Sofia Nikitidou

Sofia Nikitidou

Summary

Motivated, self-directed Graduate Student with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Invests passion and commitment to achieve corporate vision. Adept at collecting and analyzing data & library search, and prepared to work on new projects and ideas in the field of health.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Fitness Instructor

Idrottscentrum
05.2023 - Current
  • Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
  • Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
  • Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
  • Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.

Personal Trainer/Health and Fitness Specialist

Self-employed
03.2016 - Current
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Developed specialized programs for athletes of all levels to reach competition goals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management.

Sports and Exercise Psychology Trainee

Halmstad University
02.2023 - 01.2024

Participated in several different activities which include:

  • being present at lessons and seminars for master's students in Sports & Exercise Psychology
  • supporting and assisting doctoral students in the field of sports psychology with the collection of research literature
  • helping and assisting researchers with experimental work in the university's health lab
  • developing and evaluating experimental designs in sport psychology
  • collecting and analyzing data of performance and associated perceptual and cognitive processes on sport-specific task
  • pre-processing gaze data (using Microsoft Excel and Windows media player) collected with Tobii Pro Glasses 2 and extracted from Tobii Pro Lab
  • conducting literature review related to perceptual cognitive expertise and physical load in sport
  • and been present and socialized with researchers and teachers at the health and sports department.


Fitness Instructor & Supervisor

Castello Village Resort
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
  • Led pilates, yoga, core strength and aqua aerobics classes.
  • Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
  • Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.

Fitness Instructor

Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa and Resort
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.

Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Ikos Resorts
04.2018 - 06.2019


  • Remained current with fitness trends and techniques to provide latest and most impactful workouts for clients.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.(Pilates, Yoga, Aqua aerobics, TRX, Cross training)

Education

Master of Science - Sports And Exercise Psychology

University of Thessaly
Trikala

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Exercise And Sports Science

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
09.2015

Skills

  • Research Design
  • Data Collection
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Creating Presentations
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
  • Publication Preparation by observing and participating in professor's meetings

Languages

Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Elementary
A2

Additional Information

-Calm and collected demeanor in the face of workplace problems

-Customers Complaint handling (work experience and related training)

-Teamwork-oriented mindset

Timeline

Group Fitness Instructor

Idrottscentrum
05.2023 - Current

Sports and Exercise Psychology Trainee

Halmstad University
02.2023 - 01.2024

Fitness Instructor & Supervisor

Castello Village Resort
06.2021 - 08.2022

Fitness Instructor

Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa and Resort
07.2020 - 10.2020

Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

Ikos Resorts
04.2018 - 06.2019

Personal Trainer/Health and Fitness Specialist

Self-employed
03.2016 - Current

Master of Science - Sports And Exercise Psychology

University of Thessaly

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Exercise And Sports Science

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Sofia Nikitidou