Dimitra Koutsouki, Professor, Ex Director of the Laboratory of Adapted Physical Activity/ Developmental and Physical Disabilities (APALab),School of Physical Education and Sport Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA),Greece. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She has published over 90 scientific papers in international journals and 20 books. She has also completed several research projects funded by E.U. as Scientific Director. Degrees: - Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, U.S.A. Master of Arts in Physical Education & Developmental Psychology, Western Michigan University. U.S.A. Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental and Special Physical Education, University of Alberta, Canada.  Post-Doc Studies, as a post-doctorate research associate at the University of Alberta, Canada. She has been assigned in many administrative positions. Chairperson of the National Anti –Doping Organization of Greece.Her scientific discipline is ‘Adapted Physical Activity’ and her research interests are in: (a) cognitive and motor development of children with and without developmental disorders; (b) developmental programs of adapted physical activity for the purpose of social integration / inclusion, leisure and sport of individuals with disabilities; (c) physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive-motor assessment & intervention of healthy and special populations.