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Behavioral Regulation

Older Women Who Practiced Physical Exercises before the COVID-19 Pandemic Present Metabolic Alterations and Worsened Functional Physical Capacity after One Year of Social Isolation

Cezario, K., dos Santos, C. A., Almada, C. D., Amirato, G. R., da Paixao, V., Almeida, E. B., do Amaral, J. B., Caldo-Silva, A., Pimenta, N., Sampaio, A. R., Teques, P., Rodrigues, F. M., França, C. N., & Bachi, A. L. (2022). Older Women Who Practiced Physical Exercises before the COVID-19 Pandemic Present Metabolic Alterations and Worsened Functional Physical Capacity after One Year of Social Isolation. Healthcare, 10(9), 1736. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10091736.

Comparison of generalized and athletic bioimpedance-based predictive equations for estimating fat-free mass in resistance-trained exercisers

Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Teixeira, F., Reis, J., Valamatos, M. J., Coratella, G., & Monteiro, C. P. (2022). Comparison of generalized and athletic bioimpedance-based predictive equations for estimating fat-free mass in resistance-trained exercisers. Nutrition, 102, 111694. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2022.111694.

From Optical Tracking to Tactical Performance via Voronoi Diagrams: Team Formation and Players’ Roles Constrain Interpersonal Linkages in High-Level Football

Caldeira, N., Lopes, R., Fernandes, D., & Araújo, D. (2023). From Optical Tracking to Tactical Performance via Voronoi Diagrams: Team Formation and Players’ Roles Constrain Interpersonal Linkages in High-Level Football. Sensors, 23(1), 273. doi: 10.3390/s23010273.

Can supplemental protein to low-protein containing meals superimpose on resistance-training muscle adaptations in older adults? A randomized clinical trial

Bach, S., Radaelli, R., Schemes, M., Neske, R., Garbelotto, C., Roschel, H., Pinto, S., & Schneider, C. (2022). Can supplemental protein to low-protein containing meals superimpose on resistance-training muscle adaptations in older adults? A randomized clinical trial. Experimental Gerontology, 162, 111760. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2022.111760.

Kinesiophobia and Fear Avoidance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review on Constructs and Related Measures

Alpalhão, V., Cordeiro, N., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2022). Kinesiophobia and Fear Avoidance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review on Constructs and Related Measures. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 45(4), 207-214. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000354.

The impact of action observation on the intention for action engagement

Abreu, A., Monteiro, C. P., & Rando, B. (2022). The impact of action observation on the intention for action engagement. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, doi: 10.1080/1612197X.2022.2066707.

Potential Relevance of a Motor Skill “Proficiency Barrier” on Health-Related Fitness in Youth

Abrams, T., Terlizzi, B., De Meester, A., Sacko, R., Irwin, J., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L., Cordovil, R., Lopes, V., Schneider, K., & Stodden, D. (2022). Potential Relevance of a Motor Skill “Proficiency Barrier” on Health-Related Fitness in Youth. European Journal of Sport Science, doi: 10.1080/17461391.2022.2153300.

Wayfinding through boundaries of knowing: professional development of academic sport scientists and what we could learn from an ethos of amateurism learn from an ethos of amateurism

Woods, C. T., Araújo, D., McKeown, I., & Davids, K. (2022). Wayfinding through boundaries of knowing: professional development of academic sport scientists and what we could learn from an ethos of amateurism learn from an ethos of amateurism. Sport, Education and Society, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2022.2071861.

Joining with the Conversation: Research as a Sustainable Practice in the Sport Sciences

Woods, C. T., Araújo, D., & Davids, K. (2022). Joining with the Conversation: Research as a Sustainable Practice in the Sport Sciences. Sports Medicine-Open, 8, 102. doi: 10.1186/s40798-022-00493-0.

Biomechanical Performance Factors in the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Systematic Review

Valamatos, M. J., Abrantes, J. M., Carnide, F., Valamatos, M. J., & Monteiro, C. P. (2022). Biomechanical Performance Factors in the Track and Field Sprint Start: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(7), 4074. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19074074.

A Novel Plant-Based Protein Has Similar Effects Compared to Whey Protein on Body Composition, Strength, Power, and Aerobic Performance in Professional and Semi-Professional Futsal Players

Teixeira, F. J., Matias, C. N., Faleiro, J., Giro, R., Pires, J., Figueiredo, H., Carvalhinho, R., Monteiro, C. P., Reis, J. F., Valamatos, M. J., Teixeira, VH., & Schoenfeld, B. J. (2022). A Novel Plant-Based Protein Has Similar Effects Compared to Whey Protein on Body Composition, Strength, Power, and Aerobic Performance in Professional and Semi-Professional Futsal Players. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9, 934438. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.934438.

Match Analysis in Team Ball Sports: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta - Analyses

Sarmento, H., Clemente, F. M., Afonso, J., Araújo, D., Fachada, M., Nobre, P., & Davids, K (2022). Match Analysis in Team Ball Sports: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta - Analyses. Sports Medicine-Open, 8, 66. doi: 10.1186/s40798-022-00454-7.

Performance effects of internal pre- and per-cooling across different exercise and environmental conditions: A systematic review

Roriz, M., Brito, P., Teixeira, F. J., Brito, J., & Teixeira, V. H. (2022). Performance effects of internal pre- and per-cooling across different exercise and environmental conditions: A systematic review. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9, 959516. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.959516.

Power Training Prescription in Older Individuals: Is It Safe and Effective to Promote Neuromuscular Functional Improvements?

Radaelli, R., Trajano, G. S., Freitas, S. R., Izquierdo, M., Cadore, E. L., & Pinto, R. S. (2022). Power Training Prescription in Older Individuals: Is It Safe and Effective to Promote Neuromuscular Functional Improvements?. Sports Medicine, doi: 10.1007/s40279- 022-01758-0.

Analysis of Recovery Methods’ Efficacy Applied up to 72 Hours Postmatch in Professional Football: A Systematic Review With Graded Recommendations

Querido, S. M., Radaelli, R., Brito, J., Vaz, J. R., & Freitas, S. R. (2022). Analysis of Recovery Methods’ Efficacy Applied up to 72 Hours Postmatch in Professional Football: A Systematic Review With Graded Recommendations. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 17(9), 1326-1342. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2022-0038.

Postmatch Recovery Practices Carried Out in Professional Football: A Survey of 56 Portuguese Professional Football Teams

Querido, S. M., Brito, J., Figueiredo, P., Carnide, F., Vaz, J. R., & Freitas, S. R. (2022). Postmatch Recovery Practices Carried Out in Professional Football: A Survey of 56 Portuguese Professional Football Teams. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 17(5), 748-754. doi: 10.1123/ijspp.2021-0343.

Sensing Technology for Assessing Motor Behavior in Ballet: A Systematic Review

Quadrado, V., Moreira, M., Ferreira, H., & Passos, P. (2022). Sensing Technology for Assessing Motor Behavior in Ballet: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine-Open, 8, 39. doi: 10.1186/s40798-022-00429-8.

Mood profiles of amateur triathletes: Implications for mental health and performance

Parsons-Smith, R., Barkase, S., Lovell, G., Vleck, V., & Terry, P. (2022). Mood profiles of amateur triathletes: Implications for mental health and performance. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 925992. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.925992.

Learning to Cycle: From Training Wheels to Balance Bike

Mercê, C., Branco, M., Catela, D., Lopes, F., & Cordovil, R. (2022). Learning to Cycle: From Training Wheels to Balance Bike. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3), 1814. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19031814.

Editorial: New Training Strategies and Evaluation Methods for Improving Health and Physical Performance

Matias, C. N., Toselli, S., Monteiro, C. P., & Campa, F. (2022). Editorial: New Training Strategies and Evaluation Methods for Improving Health and Physical Performance. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), 5855. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19105855.

Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis Discriminates Aerobic Power in Futsal Players: The Role of Body Composition

Matias, C. N., Campa, F., Cerullo, G., D'Antona, G., Giro, R., Faleiro, J., Reis, J. F., Monteiro, C. P., Valamatos, M. J., & Teixeira, F. J. (2022). Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis Discriminates Aerobic Power in Futsal Players: The Role of Body Composition. Biology-Basel, 11(4), 505. doi: 10.3390/biology11040505.

The reliability of back-extrapolation in estimating VO2peak in different swimming performances at the severe-intensity domain

Massini, D., Simionato, A., Almeida, T., Macedo, A., Espada, M., Reis, J. F., Alves, F. B., & Pessôa-Filho, D. (2022). The reliability of back-extrapolation in estimating VO2peak in different swimming performances at the severe-intensity domain. Frontiers in Physiology, 13, 982638. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.982638.

Psychometric Properties of the Spontaneity Assessment Inventory-Revised (SAI-R): The 3-Factor Hypothesis

Martins, P., Gonzalez, AJ., de Lima, M. P., & Rosado, A. (2022). Psychometric Properties of the Spontaneity Assessment Inventory-Revised (SAI-R): The 3-Factor Hypothesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(13), 7924. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19137924.

Does high-velocity resistance exercise elicit greater physical function benefits than traditional resistance exercise in older adults? A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 79 trials

Lopez, P., Rech, A., Petropoulou, M., Newton, R., Taaffe, D., Galvão, D., Turella, D., Freitas, S. R., & Radaelli, R. (2022). Does high-velocity resistance exercise elicit greater physical function benefits than traditional resistance exercise in older adults? A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 79 trials. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, doi: 10.1093/gerona/glac230.

Moderators of Resistance Training Effects in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Lopez, P., Radaelli, R., Taaffe, D., Galvão, D., Newton, R., Nonemacher, E., Wendt, V., Bassanesi, R., Turella, D., & Rech, A. (2022). Moderators of Resistance Training Effects in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 54(11), 1804-1816. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002984.

Play, Learn, and Teach Outdoors-Network (PLaTO-Net): terminology, taxonomy, and ontology

Lee, E. Y., de Lannoy, L., Li, L., ... Cordovil, R., et al. (2022). Play, Learn, and Teach Outdoors-Network (PLaTO-Net): terminology, taxonomy, and ontology. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 19, 66. doi: 10.1186/s12966-022- 01294-0.

Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and Children’s Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

Johnstone, A., Martin, A., Cordovil, R., F. Jortoft, I., Iivonen, S., Jidovtseff, B., Lopes, F., Reilly, J. J., Thomson, H., Wells, V., & McCrorie, P. (2022). Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and Children’s Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), 5967. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19105967.

Association between Phase Angle from Bioelectric Impedance and Muscular Strength and Power in Physically Active Adults

Fukuoka, A. H., de Oliveira, N. M., Matias, C. N., Teixeira, F. J., Monteiro, C. P., Valamatos, M. J., Reis, J. F., & Gonçalves, E. M (2022). Association between Phase Angle from Bioelectric Impedance and Muscular Strength and Power in Physically Active Adults. Biology-Basel, 11(9), 1255. doi: 10.3390/biology11091255.

Associations between Training Load and Well-Being in Elite Beach Soccer Players: A Case Report

Costa, J. A., Figueiredo, P., Prata, A., Reis, T., Reis, J. F., Nascimento, L., & Brito, J. (2022). Associations between Training Load and Well-Being in Elite Beach Soccer Players: A Case Report. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), 6209. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19106209.

Learning to Cycle: A Cross- Cultural and Cross-Generational Comparison

Cordovil, R., Mercê, C., Branco, M., Lopes, F., Catela, D., Hasanen, E., Laukkanen, A., Tortella, P., Fumagalli, G., Sá, C., Jidovtseff, B., Zeuwts, L., Meester, A., Bardid, F., Fujikawa, R., Veldman, S., Zlatar, S., & Estevan, I. (2022). Learning to Cycle: A Cross- Cultural and Cross-Generational Comparison. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 861390. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.861390.

Infant Drowning Prevention: Insights from a New Ecological Psychology Approach

Burnay, C., Anderson, D. I., Button, C., Cordovil, R., & Peden, A. E. (2022). Infant Drowning Prevention: Insights from a New Ecological Psychology Approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8), 4567. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19084567.

An ecological dynamics perspective on designing urban nature environments for wellbeing and health-enhancing physical activity

Brito, H., Brymer, E., & Araújo, D. (2022). An ecological dynamics perspective on designing urban nature environments for wellbeing and health-enhancing physical activity. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 877208. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.877208.

The Relationship between VO2 and Muscle Deoxygenation Kinetics and Upper Body Repeated Sprint Performance in Trained Judokas and Healthy Individuals

Antunes, A., Domingos, C., Diniz, L., Monteiro, C. P., Espada, M., A. Lves, F. B., & Reis, J. F. (2022). The Relationship between VO2 and Muscle Deoxygenation Kinetics and Upper Body Repeated Sprint Performance in Trained Judokas and Healthy Individuals. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), 861. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19020861.

Time limit and (V)over dotO(2) kinetics a maximal aerobic velocity: Continuous vs intermittent swimming trials

Almeida, T. A., Massini, D. A., Junior, O. S., Junior, R.V., Espada, M., Macedo, A. G., Reis, J. F., Alves, F. B., & Pessoa, D. M. (2022). Time limit and (V)over dotO(2) kinetics a maximal aerobic velocity: Continuous vs intermittent swimming trials. Frontiers in Physiology, 13, 982874. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.982874.

The Training Characteristics of Recreational-Level Triathletes: Influence on Fatigue and Health

Falk Neto, J. H., Parent, E. C., Vleck, V., & Kennedy, M. D. (2021). The Training Characteristics of Recreational-Level Triathletes: Influence on Fatigue and Health. In Sports, 9, doi: 10.3390/sports9070094.

Gender Effect on the Relationship between Talent Identification Tests and Later World Triathlon Series Performance

Cuba-Dorado, A., Vleck, V., Álvarez-Yates, T., & Garcia-Garcia, O. (2021). Gender Effect on the Relationship between Talent Identification Tests and Later World Triathlon Series Performance. In Sports, 9, doi: 10.3390/sports9120164.

The Poor “Wealth” of Brazilian Football: How Poverty May Shape Skill and Expertise of Players

Uehara, L., Falcous, M., Button, C., Davids, K., Araújo, D., de Paula, A. R., & Saunders, J. (2021). The Poor “Wealth” of Brazilian Football: How Poverty May Shape Skill and Expertise of Players. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.635241.

Morphological and Fitness Attributes of Young Male Portuguese Basketball Players: Normative Values According to Chronological Age and Years From Peak Height Velocity

Ramos, S. A., Massuca, L. M., Volossovitch, A., Ferreira, A. P., & Fragoso, I. (2021). Morphological and Fitness Attributes of Young Male Portuguese Basketball Players: Normative Values According to Chronological Age and Years From Peak Height Velocity. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3,

Post-match Recovery Practices in Professional Football: Design, Validity, and Reliability of a New Questionnaire

Querido, S. M., Brito, J., Figueiredo, P., Carnide, F., Vaz, J. R., & Freitas, S. R. (2021). Post-match Recovery Practices in Professional Football: Design, Validity, and Reliability of a New Questionnaire. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.680799.

The Training Characteristics of Recreational-Level Triathletes: Influence on Fatigue and Health

Neto, J. H. F., Parent, E. C., Vleck, V., & Kennedy, M. D. (2021). The Training Characteristics of Recreational-Level Triathletes: Influence on Fatigue and Health. Sports, 9(7), doi: 10.3390/sports9070094.

Effect of Resistance Exercise Order on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Tomeleri, C. M., Cunha, P. M., Dib, M. M., Schiavoni, D., Kassiano, W., Costa, B., Teixeira, D. C., Deminice, R., Rodrigues, R. J., Venturini, D., Barbosa, D. S., Cavaglieri, C. R., Sardinha, L. B., & Cyrino, E. S. (2023). Effect of Resistance Exercise Order on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1165. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021165.

The relationship between serious leisure and recreation specialization in sportspeople with and without physical disabilities

Iraurgi, I., Romero, S., Madariaga, A., & Araújo, D. (2021). The relationship between serious leisure and recreation specialization in sportspeople with and without physical disabilities. Heliyon, 7(2), doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06295.

Is motor learning of stroke patients in non- immersive virtual environment influenced by laterality of injury? A preliminary study

Fernandes, A., de Melo, J. C. P., de Oliveira, D. C., Cavalcanti, F. A. D., Postolache, O. A., Passos, P. J. M., & Campos, T. F. (2021). Is motor learning of stroke patients in non- immersive virtual environment influenced by laterality of injury? A preliminary study. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 25, 53–60. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.10.015.

Morphological, physical attributes and match performance in young handball players

Campos, R., Volossovitch, A., & Ferreira, A. P. (2021). Morphological, physical attributes and match performance in young handball players. E-balonmano.com: Revista de Ciencias del Deporte, 17(2), 121–134.

Readiness for career affordances in high-level football: Two case studies in Portugal

Sarmento, H., & Araújo, D. (2021). Readiness for career affordances in high-level football: Two case studies in Portugal. High Ability Studies, 32(1), 89–103. doi: 10.1080/13598139.2020.1728191.

Motor Competence in Children With and Without Ambliopia

Sa, C., Luz, C., Pombo, A., Rodrigues, L. P., & Cordovil, R. (2021). Motor Competence in Children With and Without Ambliopia. Percept Mot Skills, 128(2), 746-765. doi: 10.1177/0031512520987359.

Are synergies continuously present in cyclical movements? An example with the basketball dribble task

Robalo, R., Diniz, A., Milho, J., Pitacas, P., & Passos, P. (2021). Are synergies continuously present in cyclical movements? An example with the basketball dribble task. Human Movement Science, 80, doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2021.102883.

Proprioceptive Dialogue-Interpersonal Synergies During a Cooperative Slackline Task

Montull, L., Passos, P., Rocas, L., Milho, J., & Balague, N. (2021). Proprioceptive Dialogue-Interpersonal Synergies During a Cooperative Slackline Task. Nonlinear Dynamics Psychology and Life Sciences, 25(2), 157–177.

Effectiveness of a Back School and Postural Education Program on the improvement of literacy about postures and low back pain in adolescents: A 1-year follow-up study

Minghelli, B., Nunes, C., & Oliveira, R. (2021). Effectiveness of a Back School and Postural Education Program on the improvement of literacy about postures and low back pain in adolescents: A 1-year follow-up study. Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 26(4), 543–547. doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2020.05.014.

Acute Blood Pressure Response to High- and Moderate-Speed Resistance Exercise in Older Adults With Hypertension

Machado, C. L. F., Radaelli, R., Brusco, C. M., Cadore, E. L., Wilhelm, E. N., & Pinto, R. S. (2021). Acute Blood Pressure Response to High- and Moderate-Speed Resistance Exercise in Older Adults With Hypertension. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 1-8. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0214.

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