Stathis Avramidis
Studies
PhD in Leisure & Sport Studies (Leeds Metropolitan University, UK)
MSc in Sports & Exercise Science (Leeds Metropolitan University, UK)
BEd on Sport Science & Physical Education (Athens University, Greece)
Diploma on Adapted Physical Education (Athens University, Greece)
Professional Training
Stathis is a Senior Tutor for certifying Instructors/Examiners on lifeguarding, lifesaving, first aid, defibrilation, survival, adrenalin injection, baby/preschool swimming and disabilities in several internationally recognized organizations. He has water safety experience and education from 13 countries
Publications
Over 180 publications (books, DVDs, bulletins, newsletters, conference proceedings, and journal and magazine articles)
Awards
Paragon Aquatic Safety Award (International Swimming Hall of Fame, USA, 2009), N. & W. Yorkshire Branch Certificate of Merit (England, 2006), Diploma (RLSS Commonwealth, 2005), Best Project Award (Greece, 2004), Friend of the Society (Ireland, 2003), Top 5 and Nominated for the 'Prince Alexander de Merode Award' (Greece, 2003), Aussie Barra's (Australia, 2001), Award of Voluntary Teaching (England, 2001), Lifeguard of the Year (England, 1999), Lifeguard of the Month (Cyprus, 1998), Mr Greece (Mr Model Millenium Beauty Pageant, 2000), Best Model Tourism (Best Model of the World Beauty Contest, 2000), 1st Runner-Up Mr Elegance (Mr Intercontinental Beauty Contest, 2001), Community Service Award (Manhunt International 2000).
Supervisors: Dr. Ron Butterly Ph.D., Dr. David J. Llewellyn Ph.D., and Prof. Jonathan Long
Phone: (0030)210-8921140
PhD in Leisure & Sport Studies (Leeds Metropolitan University, UK)
MSc in Sports & Exercise Science (Leeds Metropolitan University, UK)
BEd on Sport Science & Physical Education (Athens University, Greece)
Diploma on Adapted Physical Education (Athens University, Greece)
Professional Training
Stathis is a Senior Tutor for certifying Instructors/Examiners on lifeguarding, lifesaving, first aid, defibrilation, survival, adrenalin injection, baby/preschool swimming and disabilities in several internationally recognized organizations. He has water safety experience and education from 13 countries
Publications
Over 180 publications (books, DVDs, bulletins, newsletters, conference proceedings, and journal and magazine articles)
Awards
Paragon Aquatic Safety Award (International Swimming Hall of Fame, USA, 2009), N. & W. Yorkshire Branch Certificate of Merit (England, 2006), Diploma (RLSS Commonwealth, 2005), Best Project Award (Greece, 2004), Friend of the Society (Ireland, 2003), Top 5 and Nominated for the 'Prince Alexander de Merode Award' (Greece, 2003), Aussie Barra's (Australia, 2001), Award of Voluntary Teaching (England, 2001), Lifeguard of the Year (England, 1999), Lifeguard of the Month (Cyprus, 1998), Mr Greece (Mr Model Millenium Beauty Pageant, 2000), Best Model Tourism (Best Model of the World Beauty Contest, 2000), 1st Runner-Up Mr Elegance (Mr Intercontinental Beauty Contest, 2001), Community Service Award (Manhunt International 2000).
Supervisors: Dr. Ron Butterly Ph.D., Dr. David J. Llewellyn Ph.D., and Prof. Jonathan Long
Phone: (0030)210-8921140
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It was academic book for 3 years in the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education of Athens University and University of Trikala.
and snowball sampling method obtained 34 semi-structured interviews from water safety professionals and aquatic athletes of different nations. The objective and subjective content of the video was recorded, the interviews were transcribed and both texts were inserted in the software NVIVO for content analysis. Conclusions: (1) When there is human activity in, on, around, near and under an aquatic environment, then, a drowning incident might happen to whomever (due to victim’s or rescuer’s mistake), wherever and under whatever circumstances. (2) The factors that determine the outcome of drowning incidents are, in order of significance, rescuer characteristics (Who 1), casualty characteristics (Who 2), location (Wherever), and general circumstances (Whatever). (3) Rescuer characteristics, and their interaction with other factors (mainly with casualty characteristics), appear to largely determine the outcome of drowning incidents. (4) Risk taking behaviour leads to drowning when casualties are willing to seek pleasure by engaging themselves in aquatic activities with risk that perceive as controllable. (5) The 4W model of drowning is a promising tool in lifesaving and lifeguarding.
Papers by Stathis Avramidis
observed during a sample of drowning incidents. A major literature review of research identified potential risk-taking factors
related to drowning reported in the literature. Qualitative content analysis also was used to analyze publicly-available
drowning incident videos (n = 41). Authors also conducted semi-structured interviews of persons (n = 34) involved in separate
drowning incidents. Based on these samples, results confirmed that people who experienced drowning episodes come
from a range of age groups and they include sport risk-takers, as well as those engaging in rewarding, exciting, fun or exhilarating
aquatic adventures. Risk-takers often participated in swimming and non-aquatic activities near and above the water
on their own or as members of a group of like-minded peers.
suicidal, homicidal and military context. We aimed to identify the messages that the paintings with a drowning scene
during a military/combat situation deliver to viewers. Method: A criterion sampling method identified paintings that
portray drowning episodes during military and combat situations (n=57). Chi-squared tests were used for comparison
between categorical variables. Results: Ten statistically significant differences were identified between the bystanders at
the time of occurrence (p=0.046), the bystanders by the depiction of military weapons (p=0.010), the bystanders by the
number of casualties (p=0.049), the bystanders by the drowning stage of the casualty (p=0.014), the location by the means
of transportation (p<0.001), the location by the drowning stage (p<0.001), the water depth during the rescue attempt
(p=0.012), the water depth at the time of transportation (p<0.001), the casualty characteristics by the use of military
weapons (p=0.001) and finally the casualty number by the means of transportation (p=0.018). Conclusions: Casualties
were portrayed to be most often military adult males that drowned at sea in deep water. They were often seen to be
immersed carrying weapons, and were witnessed by the bystanders. Art has provided us with a heritage of depictions that
portrays drowning during military or combat situations. Warriors were always depicted accurately drowning but not
always swimming. From this wealth of artistic information, we can deduce how the portrayed warriors and/or civilians
under distress met their end or survived a drowning episode and avoided the enemy.
It was academic book for 3 years in the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education of Athens University and University of Trikala.
and snowball sampling method obtained 34 semi-structured interviews from water safety professionals and aquatic athletes of different nations. The objective and subjective content of the video was recorded, the interviews were transcribed and both texts were inserted in the software NVIVO for content analysis. Conclusions: (1) When there is human activity in, on, around, near and under an aquatic environment, then, a drowning incident might happen to whomever (due to victim’s or rescuer’s mistake), wherever and under whatever circumstances. (2) The factors that determine the outcome of drowning incidents are, in order of significance, rescuer characteristics (Who 1), casualty characteristics (Who 2), location (Wherever), and general circumstances (Whatever). (3) Rescuer characteristics, and their interaction with other factors (mainly with casualty characteristics), appear to largely determine the outcome of drowning incidents. (4) Risk taking behaviour leads to drowning when casualties are willing to seek pleasure by engaging themselves in aquatic activities with risk that perceive as controllable. (5) The 4W model of drowning is a promising tool in lifesaving and lifeguarding.
observed during a sample of drowning incidents. A major literature review of research identified potential risk-taking factors
related to drowning reported in the literature. Qualitative content analysis also was used to analyze publicly-available
drowning incident videos (n = 41). Authors also conducted semi-structured interviews of persons (n = 34) involved in separate
drowning incidents. Based on these samples, results confirmed that people who experienced drowning episodes come
from a range of age groups and they include sport risk-takers, as well as those engaging in rewarding, exciting, fun or exhilarating
aquatic adventures. Risk-takers often participated in swimming and non-aquatic activities near and above the water
on their own or as members of a group of like-minded peers.
suicidal, homicidal and military context. We aimed to identify the messages that the paintings with a drowning scene
during a military/combat situation deliver to viewers. Method: A criterion sampling method identified paintings that
portray drowning episodes during military and combat situations (n=57). Chi-squared tests were used for comparison
between categorical variables. Results: Ten statistically significant differences were identified between the bystanders at
the time of occurrence (p=0.046), the bystanders by the depiction of military weapons (p=0.010), the bystanders by the
number of casualties (p=0.049), the bystanders by the drowning stage of the casualty (p=0.014), the location by the means
of transportation (p<0.001), the location by the drowning stage (p<0.001), the water depth during the rescue attempt
(p=0.012), the water depth at the time of transportation (p<0.001), the casualty characteristics by the use of military
weapons (p=0.001) and finally the casualty number by the means of transportation (p=0.018). Conclusions: Casualties
were portrayed to be most often military adult males that drowned at sea in deep water. They were often seen to be
immersed carrying weapons, and were witnessed by the bystanders. Art has provided us with a heritage of depictions that
portrays drowning during military or combat situations. Warriors were always depicted accurately drowning but not
always swimming. From this wealth of artistic information, we can deduce how the portrayed warriors and/or civilians
under distress met their end or survived a drowning episode and avoided the enemy.
wealth of our aquatic safety heritage.