PROF. ARTURO ABRALDES INDUCTED AS A GLSA HONORARY MEMBER
Greece 25.07.2022. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announces the induction of Prof. Arturo Abraldes (Spain) as an Honorary Member.
Arturo Abraldes said about his induction: "It is an honor and pride for me to
be an Honorary member of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association. Since 2000, I
have been lucky enough to know Stathis Avramidis, I have collaborated and saw that
he has achieved the promotion of lifesaving and first aid considerably. The
Greek Lifesaving Sports Association is an organization that promotes
prevention, aquatic safety and manages to reduce the number of drownings in the
world through its training and promotion of sport. Such work is commendable and
my commitment is total in this sense, helping to contribute from my field with
everything that is needed. I thank and congratulate, once again, the work and
performance of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association."
Abraldes is a professor at the
University of Murcia, Spain. He holds a PhD in Physical Education, with a
doctoral thesis in professional and lifesaving sport. He works as the Head of
the Movement Science and Sport Research (MS&SPORT) and Innovation
(MS&SPORT-i) groups at the University of Murcia. He is a Professor at the
Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences in swimming, lifeguarding and
first aid as well as a Trainer and Senior Rescue and Lifeguard Technician,
teaching and training lifeguards for over 25 years. In addition, he is a trainer,
advisor and evaluator of Professional Competencies in Aquatic Activities,
Facilities and Spaces and a tutor of students who work and/or conduct research
in first aid and lifesaving. Arturo is a director, speaker and participant in
international congresses, author of numerous scientific articles in
international journals, multiple manuals and didactic books. He has been a
member of the directive, general coach and responsible for several areas in the
Lifesaving Fedaration of Galicia. He is a disseminator and lover of all
lifeguard aspects. He has been awarded several times for his contributions to lifesaving
and first aid, in congresses, for research and career in aquatic safety. In 2022,
he was selected the recipient of the Paragon Aquatic Safety Award by the
International Swimming Hall of Fame.
The GLSA President, Dr.
Stathis Avramidis said: "Arturo is one of the most modest and
yet productive scholars in lifeguarding and lifesaving sport of the world! I am
proud to have nominated him at the Hall of Fame and the GLSA is privileged to
induct such fine man, gentleman and scientist! "
The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association is a non-profit
organization and the only licensed organization by the Ministry of Sports -
General Secretariat of Sports that operates lifesaving sport recreationally in
Greece. It has Supporters, Honorary, Individual and Clubs Members in 31
countries. If you are an Individual, Club or Organization, click here to become part
of our growing family.
