Articles
Are the physical activity habits of healthcare professionals associated with their physical activity promotion and counselling?: A systematic review
Borges MD, Ribeiro TD, Peralta M, Gouveia BR, Marques A. (2024). Are the physical activity habits of healthcare professionals associated with their physical activity promotion and counselling?: A systematic review. Preventive Medicine, 186, 108069. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.108069.
Healthy fitness zone prevalence and age-specific fitness profile of young people in seven European countries in 2022: The EUFITMOS project
Marques A, Demetriou Y, Popovic S, Gardasevic J, Masanovic B, Martins J, Gouveia ÉR, Tsiatsos T, Douka S, Jarani J, Peralta M. (2024). Healthy fitness zone prevalence and age-specific fitness profile of young people in seven European countries in 2022: The EUFITMOS project. American Journal of Human Biology, 36(2), e23989. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.23989.
Beyond the Classroom: Investigating the Relationship between Psychomotor Development and Academic Achievement in 4-12-Year-Olds
Amorim N, Marques A, Santos S. (2024). Beyond the Classroom: Investigating the Relationship between Psychomotor Development and Academic Achievement in 4-12-Year-Olds. Children (Basel), 11(8), 973. doi: 10.3390/children1108097.
Moderating Effect of Muscular Strength in the Association between Cardiovascular Events and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged and Older Adults-A Cross Sectional Study
Veiga D, Peralta M, Gouveia ÉR, Nascimento MM, Carvalho L, Encantado J, Marques A. (2024). Moderating Effect of Muscular Strength in the Association between Cardiovascular Events and Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged and Older Adults-A Cross Sectional Study. Geriatrics (Basel), 9(2), 36. doi: 10.3390/geriatrics9020036.
Estimated Energy Expenditure in Youth While Playing Active Video Games: A Systematic Review
França C, Ashraf S, Santos F, Dionísio M, Ihle A, Marques A, de Maio Nascimento M, Gouveia ÉR. (2024). Estimated Energy Expenditure in Youth While Playing Active Video Games: A Systematic Review. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 24(0), 689–695. doi: 10.3390/sports12020039.
The Effects of 12 Weeks In-Water Training in Stroke Kinematics, Dry-Land Power, and Swimming Sprints Performance in Master Swimmers
Espada, M., Santos, F., Conceição, A., Louro, H., Ferreira, C., Reis, J. F., Pessôa-Filho, D., & Pereira, A. (2022). The Effects of 12 Weeks In-Water Training in Stroke Kinematics, Dry-Land Power, and Swimming Sprints Performance in Master Swimmers. Journal of Mens Health, 18(9), 186. doi: 10.31083/j.jomh1809186.
Questionnaires Measuring 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescence: Content Description and Measurement Properties—A Systematic Review.
Rodrigues, B., Encantado, J., Carraça, E., Martins, J., Marques, A., Lopes, L., Sousa-Sá, E., Cliff, D., Mendes, R., & Santos, R. (2022). Questionnaires Measuring 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescence: Content Description and Measurement Properties—A Systematic Review.. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 20(1), 50-76. doi: https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0399.
Longitudinal Associations Between Cognition and Grip Strength, Differentiated by Sex and Physical Activity: A Population-Based Study in Older Adults From 17 European Countries
Nascimento MM, Marques A, Ferrari G, Gouveia ÉR, Ihle A. (2024). Longitudinal Associations Between Cognition and Grip Strength, Differentiated by Sex and Physical Activity: A Population-Based Study in Older Adults From 17 European Countries. Journal of Aging and Health, doi: doi.org/10.1177/08982643241273.
The re-organization of action in golf putting under different task constraints
Couceiro, M., Dias, G., Araújo, D., Davids, K., Gama, J., Mendes, R., Martins, F., & Vaz, V. (2022). The re-organization of action in golf putting under different task constraints. Journal of Mens Health, 18(1), 26. doi: 10.31083/j.jomh1801026.
Range of Motion Remains Constant as Movement Rate Decreases During a Repetitive High-Speed Knee Flexion-Extension Task
Correia, J. P., Vaz, J. R., Witvrouw, E., & Freitas, S. R. (2022). Range of Motion Remains Constant as Movement Rate Decreases During a Repetitive High-Speed Knee Flexion-Extension Task. Motor Control, 26(3), 465-476. doi: 10.1123/mc.2021-0144.
Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Sports Participation Among Children and Adolescents with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review
Sañudo B, Sánchez-Oliver AJ, Fernández-Gavira J, Gaser D, Stöcker N, Peralta M, Marques A, Papakonstantinou S, Nicolini C, Sitzberger C. (2024). Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Sports Participation Among Children and Adolescents with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine One, 10(1), 54. doi: 10.1186/s40798-024-00722-8.
Perturbations created from the baseline in tennis: a test of barker’s behaviour setting theory
Carvalho, A., Carvalho, J., & Araújo, D. (2022). Perturbations created from the baseline in tennis: a test of barker’s behaviour setting theory. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 53(1), 51-74. doi: 10.7352/IJSP.2022.53.051.
Learning to coach: An ecological dynamics perspective
Wood, M. A., Mellalieu, S. D., Araújo, D., Woods, C. T., & Davids, K. (2022). Learning to coach: An ecological dynamics perspective. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 0(0), 1-12. doi: 10.1177/17479541221138680.
Knee osteoarthritis pre-screening questionnaire (KOPS): cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the brazilian version—KOPS Brazilian version
Trombini-Souza, F., Macedo, I., Yazígi, F., Veiga, D., Carnide, F., Espanha, M., Oliveira, G., Goldenstein-Schainberg, C., & Fuller, R. (2022). Knee osteoarthritis pre-screening questionnaire (KOPS): cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the brazilian version—KOPS Brazilian version. Advances in Rheumatology, 62, 40. doi: 10.1186/s42358-022-00274-z.
Avoiding organismic asymmetries in ecological cognition: Analysis of agent-environment couplings with eco-physical variables
Seifert, L., Araújo, D., & Davids, K. (2022). Avoiding organismic asymmetries in ecological cognition: Analysis of agent-environment couplings with eco-physical variables. Adaptive Behavior, 0(0), doi: 10.1177/10597123221119690.
Acute Blood Pressure Response to High- and Moderate-Speed Resistance Exercise in Older Adults With Hypertension
Machado, C., Radaelli, R., Brusco, C., Cadore, E., Wilhelm, E., & Pinto, R. (2022). Acute Blood Pressure Response to High- and Moderate-Speed Resistance Exercise in Older Adults With Hypertension. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 30(4), 689-696. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0214.
Team Regulatory Strategies and Performance in Elite Handball
Debanne, T., & Volossovitch, A. (2022). Team Regulatory Strategies and Performance in Elite Handball. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, doi: 10.1080/02701367.2021.1948955.
Dynamic associations between frailty and cognition over 4 years: A population-based study on adults aged ≥50 from 12 European countries
de Maio Nascimento M, Ihle A, Gouveia ÉR, Marques A. (2024). Dynamic associations between frailty and cognition over 4 years: A population-based study on adults aged ≥50 from 12 European countries. Journal of Affective Disorders, 1:354, 536-543. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.049.
Preparing for the youth basketball European Championship: Perceptual response and acute effects of an injury prevention program
Arede, J., Ferreira, A. P., Esteves, P., Gonzalo-Skok, O., & Leite, N. (2022). Preparing for the youth basketball European Championship: Perceptual response and acute effects of an injury prevention program. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 0(0), doi: 10.1177/17479541221142511.
Skill learning in making and experiencing artworks: technologies that transform detached intellectuals into bodily engaged actors
Araújo, D. (2021). Skill learning in making and experiencing artworks: technologies that transform detached intellectuals into bodily engaged actors. Adaptive Behavior, 30(6), 513-516. doi: 10.1177/1059712321994687.
Questionnaires Measuring 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescence: Content Description and Measurement Properties-A Systematic Review
Rodrigues, B., Encantado, J., Carraça, E., Martins, J., Marques, A., Lopes, L., Sousa-Sá, E., Cliff, D., Mendes, R., & Santos, R. (2023). Questionnaires Measuring 24-Hour Movement Behaviors in Childhood and Adolescence: Content Description and Measurement Properties-A Systematic Review. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 20(1), 50-76. doi: https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0399.
Correction: Development and validation of BIA prediction equations of upper and lower limb lean soft tissue in athletes
Sardinha LB, Correia IR, Magalhães JP, Júdice PB, Silva AM, Hetherington-Rauth M. (2024). Correction: Development and validation of BIA prediction equations of upper and lower limb lean soft tissue in athletes. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, doi: 10.1038/s41430-024-01483-z.
Kinesiophobia and Fear Avoidance in Older Adults: A Scoping Review on the State of Research Activity
Alpalhão, V., Cordeiro, N., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2022). Kinesiophobia and Fear Avoidance in Older Adults: A Scoping Review on the State of Research Activity. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0409.
The Ex-Timing trial: evaluating morning, afternoon, and evening exercise on the circadian clock in individuals with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity-a randomized crossover study protocol
Magalhães JP, Oliveira EC, Hetherington-Rauth M, Jesus F, Rodrigues MC, Raposo JF, Ribeiro RT, Caetano C, Sardinha LB. (2024). The Ex-Timing trial: evaluating morning, afternoon, and evening exercise on the circadian clock in individuals with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity-a randomized crossover study protocol. Trials, 25(1), 526. doi: 10.1186/s13063-024-08335-y.
Dietary content and combined training, but not daily physical activity, are associated with 6-month bone mineral changes in adolescents with obesity: A Secondary analysis of the PAC-MAnO trial
Videira-Silva A, Santos I, Freaza D, Gameiro M, Sardinha LB, Fonseca H. (2024). Dietary content and combined training, but not daily physical activity, are associated with 6-month bone mineral changes in adolescents with obesity: A Secondary analysis of the PAC-MAnO trial. European Journal of Pediatrics, 183(9), 3969-3978. doi: 10.1007/s00431-024-05659-4.
The impact of body composition on the degree of misreporting of food diaries
Nunes, C. L., Jesus, F., Oliveira, M. V., Thomas, D. M., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C. S., Silva, A. M. (2024). The impact of body composition on the degree of misreporting of food diaries. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 78(3), 209-216. doi: 10.1038/s41430-023-01382-9.
Multifactorial analysis of football penalty kicks in the Portuguese First League: A replication study
Almeida, C.H., & Volossovitch, A. (2022). Multifactorial analysis of football penalty kicks in the Portuguese First League: A replication study. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, doi: 10.1177/17479541221075722.
Implementation determinants of physical activity interventions in primary health care settings using the TICD framework: a systematic review
Silva, C. S., Godinho, C., Encantado, J., Rodrigues, B., Carraça, E. V., Teixeira, P., & Silva, M. N. (2023). Implementation determinants of physical activity interventions in primary health care settings using the TICD framework: a systematic review. BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 23, Article 1082. doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09881-y.
Characteristics of Gym-Goers Performance-Enhancing Substance Use
Tavares, A., Carolino, E., Rosado, A., Calmeior, L., & Serpa, S. (2022). Characteristics of Gym-Goers Performance-Enhancing Substance Use. Sustainability, 14(5), 2868. doi: 10.3390/su14052868.
Sports injuries patterns in children and adolescents according to their sports participation level, age and maturation
Silva, L., Teles, J., & Fragoso, I. (2022). Sports injuries patterns in children and adolescents according to their sports participation level, age and maturation. BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, 14, 35. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00431-3.
Post-acute exercise cardiovagal modulation in older male adults with and without type 2 diabetes
Marôco, J. L., Arrais, I., Silvestre, T., Pinto, M., Laranjo, S., Magalhães, J. P., Santa-Clara, H., Fernhall, B., Melo, X. (2024). Post-acute exercise cardiovagal modulation in older male adults with and without type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124(5), 1475-1486. doi: 10.1007/s00421-023-05357-3.
Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) Scoring Method
Rodrigues, L. P., Luz, C., Cordovil, R., Pombo, A., & Lopes, V. P. (2022). Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) Scoring Method. Children-Basel, 9(11), 1769. doi: 10.3390/children9111769.
How to measure compassion in coaches? The validation of a new scale to assess the compassion coaches’ experience towards their athletes
Oliveira, S., Cunha, M., Rosado, A., Mexia, M., Manuel, J., & Ferreira, C. (2022). How to measure compassion in coaches? The validation of a new scale to assess the compassion coaches’ experience towards their athletes. nternational Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, doi: 10.1080/1612197X.2022.2161001.
How athletes' perception of coach-related critical attitudes affect their mental health? The role of self-criticism
Oliveira, S., Cunha, M., Rosado, A., & Ferreira, C. (2022). How athletes' perception of coach-related critical attitudes affect their mental health? The role of self-criticism. Current Psychology, doi: 10.1007/s12144-022-03040-y.
Changes in torque complexity and maximal torque after a fatiguing exercise protocol
Oliveira, J., Casanova, N., Gomes, J. S., Pezarat-Correia, P., Freitas, S., & Vaz, J. R. (2022). Changes in torque complexity and maximal torque after a fatiguing exercise protocol. Sports Biomechanics, doi: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2067588.
Learning to Cycle: Is Velocity a Control Parameter for Children’s Cycle Patterns on the Balance Bike?
Mercê, C., Cordovil, R., Catela, D., Galdino, F., Bernardino, M., Altenburg, M., António, G., Brígida, N., & Branco, M. (2022). Learning to Cycle: Is Velocity a Control Parameter for Children’s Cycle Patterns on the Balance Bike?. Children-Basel, 9(2), 1937. doi: 10.3390/children9121937.
Predictive equations to estimate peak aerobic capacity and peak heart rate in persons with Down syndrome
Mendonça, G. V., Santos, I., Fernhall, B., & Baynard, T. (2022). Predictive equations to estimate peak aerobic capacity and peak heart rate in persons with Down syndrome. Journal of Applied Physiology, 132(2), 423-433. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00421.2021.
Neuromuscular Impact of Acute Hypertrophic Resistance Loading With and Without Blood-Flow Restriction
Mendonça, G. V., Correia, J. M., Gomes, M., Goncalves, A. D., Vila-Chã, C., & Pezarat- Correia, P. (2022). Neuromuscular Impact of Acute Hypertrophic Resistance Loading With and Without Blood-Flow Restriction. Journal of Human Kinetics, 82(1), 27-37. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2022-0028.
H2OAthletes study protocol: effects of hydration changes on neuromuscular function in athletes
Francisco, R., Jesus, F., Nunes, C. L., Santos, P., Alvim, M., Campa, F., Schoeller, D. A., Lukaski, H., Mendonca, G. V., Sardinha, L. F. C. B., Silva, A. M. L. A. (2024). H2OAthletes study protocol: effects of hydration changes on neuromuscular function in athletes. The British Journal of Nutrition, 131(9), 1579–1590. doi: 10.1017/S0007114524000308.
High-standard predictive equations for estimating body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis: a systematic review
Campa, F., Coratella, G., Cerullo, G., Noriega, Z., Francisco, R., Charrier, D., Irurtia, A., Lukaski, H., Silva, A. M., Paoli, A. (2024). High-standard predictive equations for estimating body composition using bioelectrical impedance analysis: a systematic review. Journal of Translational Medicine, 22(1), 515. doi: 10.1186/s12967-024-05272-x.
Family structure and the association with physical activity-Findings from 40 countries participating in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study
Haug, E., Smith, O. R. F., Ng, K., Samdal, O., Marques, A., Borraccino, A., Kopcakova, J., Oja, L., Fismen, A. S. (2024). Family structure and the association with physical activity-Findings from 40 countries participating in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. Plos One, 19(4), e0300188. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300188.
Lifestyle risk factors and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the Mexico City prospective study: Assessing the influence of reverse causation
Ferrari, G., de Maio Nascimento, M., Petermann-Rocha, F., Rezende, L. F. M., O'Donovan, G., Gouveia, É. R., Cristi-Montero, C., Marques, A. (2024). Lifestyle risk factors and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the Mexico City prospective study: Assessing the influence of reverse causation. Journal of Affective Disorders, 352, 517–524. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.02.072.
Frailty and Health-Related Quality of Life Among European Older Adults: The Moderating Effect of Human Development Index
Ribeiro, T. D., Carvalho, H., Gouveia, É. R., Nascimento, M., Peralta, M., Marques, A. (2024). Frailty and Health-Related Quality of Life Among European Older Adults: The Moderating Effect of Human Development Index. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 1–14. doi: 10.1080/08959420.2024.2384179.
Grip strength buffers the harmful association between multimorbidity and depression among middle-aged and older adults
Blanchet, C., Peralta, M., de Maio Nascimento, M., Gouveia, É. R., Ferrari, G., Ribeiro, T. D., Marques, A. (2024). Grip strength buffers the harmful association between multimorbidity and depression among middle-aged and older adults. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 122, 105391. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105391.
The acute effect of maximal exercise on arterial stiffness in adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities
Melo, X., Marôco, J. L., Pinto, R., Angarten, V., Coimbra, M., Correia, D., Roque, M., Reis, J. F., Santos, V., Fernhall, B., & Santa-Clara, H. (2022). The acute effect of maximal exercise on arterial stiffness in adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 47(10), 1005-1013. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2022-0165.
Synchronization performance affects gait variability measures during cued walking
Jordão, S., Cortes, N., Gomes, J., Brandao, R., Santos, P., Pezarat-Correia, P., Oliveira, R., & Vaz, J. R. (2022). Synchronization performance affects gait variability measures during cued walking. Gait & Posture, 96, 351-356. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.06.015.
Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and Children’s Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Motor Competence, and Other Physical Health Outcomes: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
Johnstone, A., McCrorie, P., Cordovil, R., F. Jortoft, I., Iivonen, S., Jidovtseff, B., Lopes, F., Reilly, J. J., Thomson, H., Wells, V., & Martin, A. (2022). Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and Children’s Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Motor Competence, and Other Physical Health Outcomes: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review.. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 19(6), 456-472. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2021-0760.
Differences in postural control between healthy and subjects with chronic ankle instability
Esteves, J., Dinis, R., Fernandes, O., Castro, M. A., Oliveira, R., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2022). Differences in postural control between healthy and subjects with chronic ankle instability. Physical Therapy in Sport, 56, 8-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2022.05.014.
The effect of a controlled mandible position mouthguard on upper body strength and power in trained rugby athletes - A randomized within subject study
Dias, A., Redinha, L., Tavares, F., Silva, L., Malaquias, F., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2022). The effect of a controlled mandible position mouthguard on upper body strength and power in trained rugby athletes - A randomized within subject study. Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured, 53(2), 457-462. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.002.
From thinking fast to moving fast: motor control of fast limb movements in healthy individuals
Correia, J. P., Vaz, J. R., Domingos, C., & Freitas, S. R. (2022). From thinking fast to moving fast: motor control of fast limb movements in healthy individuals. Reviews in the Neurosciences, doi: 10.1515/revneuro-2021-0171.