Koulla Parpa is an Assistant Professor and course leader of the M.Sc. program in sport and exercise science. Her research interests include the investigation and examination of different methods to maximize performance and prevent sports injuries in athletic populations (especially female soccer players). She is an External Examiner for the University of Bolton (degree in sports science and coaching). Furthermore, she is a scientific research consultant for the AEK Larnaca's women's soccer team, where she provides professional support for the enhancement in physical performance and injury prevention. She is a reviewer of several scientific journals, and she is the Cyprus representative in the management committee of COST Action TD 1304 (zinc biology). Selected publications include the following: 1) Parpa K, Michaelides M. The effect of the transition period on performance parameters in elite female soccer players. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020;1(8):528-532. DOI: 10.1055/a-1103-2038. 2) Parpa K, Michaelides M. The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on professional soccer players' body composition and physical fitness. Biol Sport. 2021;38(4):733–740. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2021.109452 3) Parpa K, Michaelides MA. Maximal Aerobic Power Using the Modified Heck Protocol: Prediction Models. International Journal of Sports Medicine. DOI: 10.1055/a-1749-5829.