Νikolaos Digelidis

Biographic Data

ID6510862
NAMEΝikolaos Digelidis
GIVEN NAMESΝikolaos
FAMILY NAMEDigelidis
SIGNATUREDIGELIDIS Ν
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Thessaly
ORCID0000-0001-7019-4689
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS11
TOTAL CITATIONS13
AUTHOR COUNT11
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2015
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX3

  • Effect of different teaching methods (reciprocal and shelf-check TS) on learning and performance of traditional Greek dance

    Athina Pitsi, Νikolaos Digelidis et al.ARTICLEResearch in Dance Education2026

    This study investigated the effect of reciprocal, self-check, and command TS on the learning and dance performance of Greek traditional dances. A total of 128 university students, were divided into three groups and taught six dances. The reciprocal experimental group, the self-check experimental group and the command control group. A two-way MANOVA indicated that in the Zonaradiko, Tsamiko and Pentozali dances, reciprocal and self-check TS scored…

  • Cooperative Learning and the Jigsaw Model in Physical Education

    Athanasia Chatzipanteli, Aglaia Zafeiroudi et al.ARTICLEJournal of Physical Education…2026

    In physical education (PE), cooperative learning can foster teamwork, inclusive participation, and positive supportive relationships. This article describes how to effectively use the Jigsaw Model in PE environments to promote student-centered learning, increase motivation, and improve social interaction, cooperation, and peer relationships

  • A longitudinal study of student attitudes towards physical education

    Open AccessEfstathia Evangelou, Νikolaos Digelidis et al.ARTICLEEuropean Physical Education Review2026

    This longitudinal study examined changes in students’ attitudes towards physical education (PE) over three years across grades 7–12, investigating the predictive roles of perceived benefits and barriers, and satisfaction with school sports facilities, while exploring differences by gender and school level. Data were collected from 324 students (143 boys, 181 girls) across 13 schools in Athens, Greece, over three annual measurements, with particip…

  • Perceptions and Experiences After Participating in a Two-Year Outdoor Adventure Programme

    Open AccessAlexandros Lazaridis, Ioannis Syrmpas et al.ARTICLEPhysical Culture and Sport…2023References: 8

    Physical activity levels are alarmingly low and new strategies must be adopted to prevent this trend. This study focuses on examining the impact of an outdoor adventure education programme on adolescents. The participants were 75 adolescent students aged 12–14. The programme lasted two school years. Students participated in extracurricular schoolyard outdoor activities and outdoor adventure activities conducted during the two one-day and one four…

  • Elementary Students’ Perceptions of Cognitively Challenging Physical Activity Games in Physical Education

    Open AccessAthanasios Kolovelonis, Evdoxia Samara et al.ARTICLEChildren2022

    This study examined 10-11-year-old students' perceptions regarding three different types of physical activity games based on different principles of mental engagement (contextual interference, mental control, or discovery). A total of 156 students (84 girls) from five fourth-grade (75 students) and five fifth-grade (81 students) classes of five elementary schools located in a middle-sized city in central Greece participated in the study. These st…

  • Students’ Attitudes Toward Assessment in Physical Education

    Open AccessEfstathia Evangelou, Νikolaos Digelidis et al.ARTICLEPhysical Culture and Sport…2022Cited by: 1References: 8

    Despite the recent increase in attention on studies focusing on different types of assessment of student participation in physical education (PE), there is little research concerning students’ attitudes toward the PE assessment process. This study aimed to investigate students’ attitudes toward assessment procedures in PE by developing and validating a quantitative instrument concerning crucial areas of pedagogy such as curriculum, teachers, grad…

  • An online Pete course on intercultural education for pre-service physical education teachers

    Open AccessEleftheria Papageorgiou, Charalampos Κrommidas et al.ARTICLETeaching and Teacher Education2022Cited by: 3References: 12

  • A needs assessment study on refugees’ inclusion through physical education and sport. Are we ready for this challenge

    Open AccessEleftheria Papageorgiou, Νikolaos Digelidis et al.ARTICLEPhysical Culture and Sport…2021References: 18

    In recent years, European countries have become hosting destinations for thousands of people who have been forced to leave their home countries. Greece is one of the main European hosting countries of refugees, especially children. Thus, the pupil population is gradually changing and the need for intercultural education is increasing. Physical education (PE) and sports have been recorded as suitable contexts for this process. However, there are s…

  • Greek preservice physical education teachers’ mental models of production and reproduction teaching styles

    Open AccessIoannis Syrmpas, Senlin Chen et al.ARTICLEEuropean Physical Education Review2018References: 4

    The purpose of this study was to examine Greek preservice physical education (PE) teachers’ presuppositions, beliefs and mental models about the reproduction and production teaching styles. The participants were 16 preservice PE teachers (10 males, six females). A qualitative methodology was used with data collected using semi-structured interviews. A multi-level analysis process using open coding and axial coding was sequentially conducted. Find…

  • Physical education teachers' experiences and beliefs of production and reproduction teaching approaches

    Open AccessIoannis Syrmpas, Νikolaos Digelidis et al.ARTICLETeaching and Teacher Education2017Cited by: 5References: 7

  • An examination of Greek physical educators’ implementation and perceptions of Spectrum teaching styles

    Open AccessIoannis Syrmpas, Νikolaos Digelidis et al.ARTICLEEuropean Physical Education Review2015Cited by: 4References: 3

    The main purpose of the present study was to examine Greek physical education (PE) teachers’ self-reported use of the Spectrum of teaching styles and their perceptions of the benefits of adopting these styles for their students. An additional goal was to explore the teachers’ perceived ability to implement these teaching approaches. The participants of the study were 219 (132 males, 87 females) PE teachers. Using an adaptation of Kulinna and Coth…