Magdalena Zmuda Palka, Ph.D. graduated from the Jagiellonian University with an M.A. in Sociology and the University of Physical Education in Krakow with an M.S. in Physiotherapy. She then received her Ph.D. in the History of Physical Culture. Dr. Zmuda Palka is now a Professor of Sports Science and Sports History at the University of Physical Education in Krakow. Her research areas include the sociology of physical culture, sport, tourism and recreation. At present, her research is focused on women's football. She is currently working with a network of researchers and sport stakeholders from several European countries on two projects funded by the Erasmus+ Sports program "European Women in Sport" (E-WinS).