Panagiota Klentrou

Panagiota "Nota" Klentrou is a professor at Brock University known for her research on sport training in children. She is an elected fellow of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.

Early life and education

Klentrou was born and raised in Athens, Greece. She received a B.Sc. (1981) in Physical Education and Sport Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and an MSc (1987) and PhD (1991) in Exercise Physiology from the University of Montréal, Québec, Canada. Klentrou joined Brock University in 1996 as an assistant professor and was promoted to professor in 2007. Klentrou has served as the chair of the department of kinesiology at Brock University (2006-2011 and 2020–2025), and the associate dean (2011–2020).[1][2] Since July 2025, Klentrou has been the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University[1]

Klentrou served as president of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology from 2017 to 2019 after having served as treasurer of the Society for 10 years (2023–2013).[3]

Research

Klentrou's research uses applied and basic science approaches to study human performance and the implications of sport training primarily in children and youth.[4][5] This includes investigations into how sexual maturation, exercise,[6] inflammation,[7] immune responses,[8][9] adiposity and nutrition affect musculoskeletal growth[10] and development.[11] This research is trying to identify the cellular mechanisms that explain how exercise training[12][13] and dietary choices [14] during childhood and adolescence affects lifelong bone health. Her research has connected intensive training for gymnastics with amenorrhea in women[15] and examined bone health and recovery after exercise.[16][17] She has also presented educational opportunities possible for training in rhythmic gymnastics.[18]

Selected publications

  • Bell, M., Narciso, P. H., Baker, E., Falk, B., Roy, B. D., Josse, A. R., & Klentrou, P. (2025). Effects of Greek Yogurt Supplementation and Exercise on Markers of Bone Turnover and Inflammation in Older Adult Exercisers: An 8-Week Pilot Intervention Trial. Nutrients, 17(24), 3902. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17243902
  • Narciso, P.H., von Ah Morano, A.E., Agostinete, R.R. et al. Cytokine and adipokine response following high-intensity interval running and cycling in female adolescents. Eur J Appl Physiol 125, 3543–3552 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-025-05851-w
  • Theocharidis, A., McKinlay, B.J., Vlachopoulos, D. et al. Effects of post exercise protein supplementation on markers of bone turnover in adolescent swimmers. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 17, 20 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-00350-z
  • Kouvelioti, R.; Kurgan, N.; Falk, B.; Ward, W.E.; Josse, A.R.; Klentrou, P. Cytokine and Sclerostin Response to High-Intensity Interval Running versus Cycling. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51(12):p 2458–2464, December 2019. | DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002076
  • Klentrou P, Plyley M (2003). "Onset of puberty, menstrual frequency and body fat in elite rhythmic gymnasts versus normal controls". British Journal of Sports Medicine. 37 (6): 490–494. doi:10.1136/bjsm.37.6.490. PMC 1724701. PMID 14665585.
  • Behm, David G.; Faigenbaum, Avery D.; Falk, Baraket; Klentrou, Panagiota (2008). "Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology position paper: resistance training in children and adolescents". Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 33 (3): 547–561. doi:10.1139/h08-020. hdl:10464/6946. ISSN 1715-5312. PMID 18461111.

Awards and honors

In 2020, Klentrou was named a fellow of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.[19] In 2023, Klentrou was awarded the prestigious CSEP Honour Award [2]. Klentrou was recognized for her research by Brock University with the honorary Distinguished Professor designation.[20]

Personal life

Klentrou was a member of Greece's national team of Rhythmic Gymnastics, and placed sixth in ribbon and seventh in clubs during the 1983 Balkan Games in Serres, Greece.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Panagiota (Nota) Klentrou". Brock University. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Brock University. "Department of Kinesiology". Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "CSEP Presidents' Council". Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  4. ^ Theocharidis A, McKinlay B, Vlachopoulos D, Josse AR, Falk B, Klentrou P (2020). "Effects of post exercise protein supplementation on bone turnover in adolescent swimmers". Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 17 (1): 20. doi:10.1186/s12970-020-00350-z. PMC 7158004. PMID 32293471.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Russell C, Papadopoulos E, Mezil Y, Ludwa IA, Wells GD, Plyley M, Greenway M, Klentrou P (2014). "Acute versus chronic supplementation of sodium citrate on 200m performance in adolescent swimmers". Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 11: 26. doi:10.1186/1550-2783-11-26. PMC 4061773. PMID 24944546.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Klentrou P, Giannopoulou A, McKinlay B, Wallace P, Muir C, Falk B, Mack D (2016). "Salivary cortisol and testosterone responses to resistance and plyometric exercise in 12-14 year old boys". Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 41 (7): 714–718. doi:10.1139/apnm-2015-0668. hdl:1807/72330. PMID 27176936.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Kurgan N, Logan-Sprenger H, Falk B, Klentrou P (2018). "Training, inflammation and bone markers in elite female rowers during an Olympic year". Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 50 (9): 1810–1817. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000001640. PMID 29642100. S2CID 4784580.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Papadopoulos, E.; Muir, C.; Russell, C.; Timmons, B. W.; Falk, B.; Klentrou, P. (2014). "Markers of Biological Stress and Mucosal Immunity during a Week Leading to Competition in Adolescent Swimmers". Journal of Immunology Research. 2014 234565. doi:10.1155/2014/234565. PMC 4082920. PMID 25025080.
  9. ^ Klentrou P, Cunliffe M, Slack J, Wilk B, Bar-or O, De Souza MJ, Plyley M (2004). "Temperature regulation during rest and exercise in the cold in pre-menarcheal and menarcheal girls". Journal of Applied Physiology. 96 (4): 1393–1398. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01040.2003. PMID 14688035.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Ludwa IA, Mongeon K, Sanderson M, Garcia Marco L, Klentrou P (2021). "Testing the Functional Model of Bone Development: direct and mediating role of muscle strength on bone properties in growing youth". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18 (6): 3154. doi:10.3390/ijerph18063154. PMC 8003175. PMID 33803781.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ Mezil Y, Allison D, Kish K, Ditor D, Tsiani L, Ward W, Klentrou P (2015). "Response of bone turnover markers and cytokines to high-intensity low-impact exercise". Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 47 (7): 1495–1502. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000000555. PMID 25373482.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ Klentrou P (2016). "Influence of exercise and training during critical stages of bone growth and development". Pediatric Exercise Science. 28 (2): 178–186. doi:10.1123/pes.2015-0265. PMID 26884506.
  13. ^ Klentrou P, Angrish K, Awadia N, Kurgan N, Kouvelioti R, Falk B (2018). "Wnt signaling related osteokines at rest and following plyometric exercise in boys and girls". Pediatric Exercise Science. 30 (4): 457–465. doi:10.1123/pes.2017-0259. PMID 29683771. S2CID 13786643.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ Kouvelioti R, Josse AR, Klentrou P (2017). "The effects of dairy consumption with and without exercise on body composition and bone in youth: a systematic review". Current Developments in Nutrition. 1 (8) e001214. doi:10.3945/cdn.117.001214. PMC 5998362. PMID 29955717.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "Sports and puberty: The price of performance". Montreal Alouettes. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  16. ^ Hrustic, Alisa (2017-05-11). "The Surprising Reason You Need to Take a Rest Day". Men's Health. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  17. ^ Macmillan, Amanda (April 26, 2017). "Why Taking a Day Off From Your Workout Is Healthy". Time. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  18. ^ Klentrou, Panagiota (1998-11-01). "The Educational Face of Rhythmic Gymnastics". Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 69 (9): 33–36. doi:10.1080/07303084.1998.10605628. ISSN 0730-3084.
  19. ^ "CSEP Fellows". Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  20. ^ https://brocku.ca/brock-news/2025/07/distinguished-prof-a-champion-for-youth-health/
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