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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.

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., Pezarat-Correia, P. (2021). The effect of a controlled mandible position mouthguard on upper body strength and power in trained rugby athletes – A randomized within subject study. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.11.002.

Fostering human-robot cooperative architectures for search and rescue missions in urban fires

Couceiro, M. S., Portugal, D., Rocha, R. P., & Araujo, A. (2021). Fostering human-robot cooperative architectures for search and rescue missions in urban fires. Simulation-Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International, 97(3), 177–194. doi: 10.1177/0037549720964548.

Perturbations created from the Baseline in Tennis: A test of Barker’s behaviour setting theory

Carvalho, A., Carvalho, J., & Araújo, D. (2021). Perturbations created from the Baseline in Tennis: A test of Barker’s behaviour setting theory. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 52, 1-00. doi: 10.7352/IJSP.2021.52.

Leucine metabolites do not induce changes in phase angle, bioimpedance vector analysis patterns, and strength in resistance trained men

Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Teixeira, F. J., Reis, J. F., Valamatos, M. J., Toselli, S., & Monteiro, C. P. (2021). Leucine metabolites do not induce changes in phase angle, bioimpedance vector analysis patterns, and strength in resistance trained men. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 46(6), 669–675. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2020-0915.

Neurobiological tensegrity: The basis for understanding inter-individual variations in task performance?

Caldeira, P., Davids, K., & Araújo, D. (2021). Neurobiological tensegrity: The basis for understanding inter-individual variations in task performance?. Human Movement Science, 79, 102862. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2021.102862.

Experienced crawlers avoid real and water drop-offs, even when they are walking

Burnay, C., Cordovil, R., Button, C., Croft, J. L., & Anderson, D. I. (2021). Experienced crawlers avoid real and water drop-offs, even when they are walking. Infancy, 26(5), 770-779. doi: 10.1111/infa.12419.

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, 1-4. doi: 10.1177/1059712321994687.

Methodological considerations for a non-linear analysis of running in the heavy and severe intensity domains

Yentes, J. M., Raffalt, P. C., & Vaz, J. R. (2021). Methodological considerations for a non-linear analysis of running in the heavy and severe intensity domains. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(7), 2101–2102. doi: 10.1007/s00421-021-04684-7.

Differences in Leisure Physical Activity Participation in Children with Typical Development and Cerebral Palsy

Vila-Nova, F., Cardoso de Sá C.S , Oliveira, R. & Cordovil, R. (2021). Differences in Leisure Physical Activity Participation in Children with Typical Development and Cerebral Palsy. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 24(3), 180-186. doi: 10.1080/17518423.2020.1819461.

The effects of phosphatidic acid on performance and body composition-a scoping review

Teixeira, F. J., Tavares, N., Matias, C. N., & Phillips, S. M. (2021). The effects of phosphatidic acid on performance and body composition-a scoping review. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-6. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1994769.

A Multi-Level Interdependent Hierarchy of Interpersonal Synergies in Team Sports: Theoretical Considerations

Santos, R., & Passos, P. (2021). A Multi-Level Interdependent Hierarchy of Interpersonal Synergies in Team Sports: Theoretical Considerations. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 746372. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.746372.

Siblings' Influence on the Motor Competence of Preschoolers

Rodrigues, L. P., Luz, C., Cordovil, R., Mendes, R., Alexandre, R., & Lopes, V. P. (2021). Siblings' Influence on the Motor Competence of Preschoolers. Children (Basel), 8(3), doi: 10.3390/children8030204.

Model invariance of the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) from early childhood to young adulthood

Rodrigues, L. P., Cordovil, R., Luz, C., & Lopes, V. P. (2021). Model invariance of the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) from early childhood to young adulthood. J Sports Sci, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1932290.

Training Experience and Maturational, Morphological, and Fitness Attributes as Individual Performance Predictors in Male and Female Under-14 Portuguese Elite Basketball Players

Ramos, S., Volossovitch, A., Ferreira, A. P., Fragoso, I., & Massuça, L. M. (2021). Training Experience and Maturational, Morphological, and Fitness Attributes as Individual Performance Predictors in Male and Female Under-14 Portuguese Elite Basketball Players. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 35(7),

Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Portuguese Children's Motor Competence

Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Portuguese Children's Motor Competence (2021). Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Portuguese Children's Motor Competence. Children (Basel), 8(3), doi: 10.3390/children8030199.

Effects of COVID-19 Confinement on the Household Routines Of Children in Portugal

Pombo, A., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L. P., & Cordovil, R. (2021). Effects of COVID-19 Confinement on the Household Routines Of Children in Portugal. J Child Fam Stud, 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s10826-021-01961-z.

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