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The role of variability in the control of the basketball dribble under different perceptual setups
Robalo, R., Diniz, A., Fernandes, O., Passos, P. (2020). The role of variability in the control of the basketball dribble under different perceptual setups. European Journal of Sport Science, 1-10. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1759695.
A multilevel hypernetworks approach to capture properties of team synergies at higher complexity levels
Ribeiro, J., Silva, P., Davids, K., Araújo, D., Ramos, J., Lopes, R., & Garganta, J. (2020). A multilevel hypernetworks approach to capture properties of team synergies at higher complexity levels. European Journal of Sport Science, 20(10), 1318–1328. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1718214.
A multilevel hypernetworks approach to capture meso-level synchronisation processes in football
Ribeiro, J., Lopes, R., Silva, P., Araújo, D., Barreira, D., Davids, K., Ramos, J., Maia, J., & Garganta, J. (2020). A multilevel hypernetworks approach to capture meso-level synchronisation processes in football. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(5), 494–502. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1707399.
Bioimpedance Vector Patterns Changes in Response to Swimming Training: An Ecological Approach
Reis, J.F., Matias, C.N.,Campa, F., Morgado, J.P., Franco, P., Quaresma, P., Almeida, N., Curto, D., Toselli, S., & Monteiro, C.P. (2020). Bioimpedance Vector Patterns Changes in Response to Swimming Training: An Ecological Approach. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(13), 4851. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17134851.
Association of parents’ physical activity and weight status with obesity and metabolic risk of their offspring
Werneck, A. O., da Silva, D., da Silva, E., Collings, P., Ohara, D., Fernandes, R., Barbosa, D., Ronque, E., Sardinha, L. B., & Cyrino, E. (2022). Association of parents’ physical activity and weight status with obesity and metabolic risk of their offspring. Ciencia & Saude Coletiva, 27(2), 783-792. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232022272.06182021.
Differences in Maturity, Morphological, and Fitness Attributes Between the Better- and Lower-Ranked Male and Female U-14 Portuguese Elite Regional Basketball Teams
Ramos, S., Volossovitch, A., Ferreira, A. P., Barrigas, C., Fragoso, I. & Massuça, L. (2020). Differences in Maturity, Morphological, and Fitness Attributes Between the Better- and Lower-Ranked Male and Female U-14 Portuguese Elite Regional Basketball Teams. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(3), 878-887. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002691.
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing for heart failure prognosis: What to prioritize-maximal aerobic power or submaximal efficiency parameters? COMMENT.
Santa-Clara, H. (2022). Cardiopulmonary exercise testing for heart failure prognosis: What to prioritize-maximal aerobic power or submaximal efficiency parameters? COMMENT.. Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia, 41(9), 759-760. doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2022.06.007.
Interactions between soccer teams reveal both design and emergence: Cooperation, competition and Zipf-Mandelbrot regularity
Ramos, J. P., Lopes, R. J., & Araújo, D. (2020). Interactions between soccer teams reveal both design and emergence: Cooperation, competition and Zipf-Mandelbrot regularity. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 137, 109872. doi: 10.1016/j.chaos.2020.109872.
Physical fitness tests as an indicator of potential athletes in a large sample of youth
Henriques-Neto, D., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Magalhães, J. P., Correia, I. R., Júdice, P., & Sardinha, L. B. (2022). Physical fitness tests as an indicator of potential athletes in a large sample of youth. Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging, 42(2), 88-95. doi: 10.1111/cpf.12735.
Correlates of Children’s Physical Activity During the Covid-19 Confinement in Portugal
Pombo, A., Luz, C., Rodrigues, L.P., Ferreira, C., Cordovil, R. (2020). Correlates of Children’s Physical Activity During the Covid-19 Confinement in Portugal. Public Health, 189, 14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.09.009.
Linking Vertical Jump and Standing Broad Jump Tests: A Testing Equating Application
Zhu, W. M., Konishi, D., Welk, G., Mahar, M., Laurson, K., Janz, K., & Baptista, F. (2022). Linking Vertical Jump and Standing Broad Jump Tests: A Testing Equating Application. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(4), 335-343. doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2022.2112683.
Developing a two-dimensional landscape model of opportunities for penetrative passing in Association Football – Stage I
Passos, P., Silva, R.A., Gomez-Jordana, L., & Davids, K. (2020). Developing a two-dimensional landscape model of opportunities for penetrative passing in Association Football – Stage I. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(21), 2407-2414. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2020.1786991.
Shear wave elastographic investigation of the immediate effects of slump neurodynamics in people with sciatica
Neto, T., Freitas, S. R., Andrade, R. J., Vaz, J. R., Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Bruno, P. M., Nordez, A., & Oliveira, R. (2020). Shear wave elastographic investigation of the immediate effects of slump neurodynamics in people with sciatica. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 39(4), 675-681. doi: 10.1002/jum.15144.
The Cellular Composition of the Innate and Adaptive Immune System Is Changed in Blood in Response to Long-Term Swimming Training
Morgado, J. P., Matias, C. N., Reis, J. F., Curto, D., Alves, F. B., & Monteiro, C. P. (2020). The Cellular Composition of the Innate and Adaptive Immune System Is Changed in Blood in Response to Long-Term Swimming Training. Frontiers in Physiology, 11, 471. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00471.
Nerve conduction during acute blood-flow restriction with and without low-intensity exercise Nerve conduction and blood-flow restriction
Mendonca, G. V., Mouro, M., Vila-Cha, C., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2020). Nerve conduction during acute blood-flow restriction with and without low-intensity exercise Nerve conduction and blood-flow restriction. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 7380. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-64379-5.
Running economy in recreational male and female runners with similar levels of cardiovascular fitness
Mendonca, G. V., Matos, P., & Correia, J. M. (2020). Running economy in recreational male and female runners with similar levels of cardiovascular fitness. J Appl Physiol, 129(3), 508-515. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00349.2020.
Agreement Between Body Mass Index and Body Fat in Adolescents With Different Physical Activity Levels
Pinto, A., Boim, M., Moreno, Y., de Lima, L., Silva, A. M., & Pelegrini, A. (2022). Agreement Between Body Mass Index and Body Fat in Adolescents With Different Physical Activity Levels. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 94(2), 454–459. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2021.2007211.
Effects of knee flexor submaximal isometric contraction until exhaustion on semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head shear modulus in healthy individuals
Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Oliveira, R., Neto, T., Cruz-Montecinos, C., Cerda, M., Vaz, J. R., Freitas, S. R. (2020). Effects of knee flexor submaximal isometric contraction until exhaustion on semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head shear modulus in healthy individuals. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 16433. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-73433-1.
Affordance-based surgical design methods considering biomechanical artifacts
Kim, W., Araújo, D., Kohles, S. S., Kim, S.-G., & Sanchez, H. H. A. (2020). Affordance-based surgical design methods considering biomechanical artifacts. Ecological Psychology, doi: 10.1080/10407413.2020.1792782.
Does adaptive thermogenesis occur after weight loss in adults? A systematic review
Nunes, C. L., Casanova, N., Francisco, R., Bosy-Westphal, A., Hopkins, M., Sardinha, L. B., & Silva, A. M. (2022). Does adaptive thermogenesis occur after weight loss in adults? A systematic review. British Journal of Nutrition, 127(3), 451-469. doi: 10.1017/S0007114521001094.
Nature-based early childhood education for child health, wellbeing and development: a mixed-methods systematic review protocol
Johnstone, A., McCrorie, P., Cordovil, R., Fjørtoft, I., Livonen, S., Jidovtseff, B., Lopes, F., Reilly, J., Thomson, H., Wells, V., Martin, A. (2020). Nature-based early childhood education for child health, wellbeing and development: a mixed-methods systematic review protocol.. Systematic Reviews, 9(1), 226. doi: 10.1186/s13643-020-01489-1.
Estimation of Lower Body Muscle Power from Vertical Jump in Youth
Mahar, M. T., Welk, GJ., Janz, K., Laurson, K., Zhu, W. M., & Baptista, F. (2022). Estimation of Lower Body Muscle Power from Vertical Jump in Youth. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(4), 324-334. doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2022.2041420.
Height after side: Goalkeepers detect the vertical direction of association-football penalty kicks from the ball trajectory
Higueras-Herbada, A., Lopes, J. E., Travieso, D., Ibáñez-Gijón, J., Araújo, D., & Jacobs, D. M. (2020). Height after side: Goalkeepers detect the vertical direction of association-football penalty kicks from the ball trajectory. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 311. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00311.
Effects of acute sleep deprivation on H reflex and V wave
Gonçalves, A., J., Teodosio, C., Pezarat-Correia, P., Vila-Chã, C., & Mendonça, G. (2020). Effects of acute sleep deprivation on H reflex and V wave. Journal of Sleep Research, doi: 10.1111/jsr.13118.
Long jump, vertical jump, and vertical jump power reference curves for 10-18 year olds
Laurson, K., Baptista, F., Mahar, M., Welk, G., & Janz, K. (2022). Long jump, vertical jump, and vertical jump power reference curves for 10-18 year olds. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(4), 306-314. doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2021.2017291.
Is there a relationship between back squat depth, ankle flexibility, and Achilles tendon stiffness?
Gomes, J., Neto, T., Vaz, J. R., Schoenfeld, B. J., & Freitas, S. R. (2020). Is there a relationship between back squat depth, ankle flexibility, and Achilles tendon stiffness?. Sports Biomechanics, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2019.1690569.
Is Biceps Femoris Aponeurosis Size an Independent Risk Factor for Strain Injury?
Freitas, S.R., Abrantes, F., Santos, F., Mascarenhas, V., Oliveira, R., Firmino, T., Vaz, J. R. (2020). Is Biceps Femoris Aponeurosis Size an Independent Risk Factor for Strain Injury?. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(8), 552-557. doi: 10.1055/a-1028- 7322.
The effect of maturational status-related variation in physical fitness attributes and individual game performance of male adolescent Portuguese basketball players using a new cut-off value of age at peak height velocity
Fragoso, I., Ramos, S., Teles, J., Volossovitch, A., Ferreira, A.P., & Massuça, L. (in press). The effect of maturational status-related variation in physical fitness attributes and individual game performance of male adolescent Portuguese basketball players using a new cut-off value of age at peak height velocity.
Designing Health-referenced Standards for the Plank Test of Core Muscular Endurance
Laurson, K., Baptista, F., Mahar, M., Welk, G., & Janz, K. (2022). Designing Health-referenced Standards for the Plank Test of Core Muscular Endurance. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(4), 344-351. doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2021.2016409.
Skeletal age prediction model from percentage of adult height in children and adolescents
Flores, L. A. O., De León, L. G., & Fragoso, M. I. (2020). Skeletal age prediction model from percentage of adult height in children and adolescents. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 15768. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-72835-5.
Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Specific Exercise Performance Outcomes: A Systematic Review Including Meta-Analysis
Correia, J. M., Santos, I., Pezarat-Correia, P., Minderico, C., & Mendonca, G. V. (2020). Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Specific Exercise Performance Outcomes: A Systematic Review Including Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 12(5), doi: 10.3390/nu12051390.
Associations among musculoskeletal fitness assessments and health outcomes: The Lisbon study for the development and evaluation of musculoskeletal fitness standards in youth
Janz, K., Baptista, F., Ren, S., Zhu, W., Laurson, K., Mahar, M., Pavlovic, A., & Welk, G (2022). Associations among musculoskeletal fitness assessments and health outcomes: The Lisbon study for the development and evaluation of musculoskeletal fitness standards in youth. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(4), 297-305. doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2021.2000414.
Using optical tracking system data to measure team synergic behavior: Synchronization of player-ball-goal angles in a football match
Carrilho, D., Couceiro, M. S., Brito, J., Figueiredo, P., Lopes, R. J., & Araújo, D. (2020). Using optical tracking system data to measure team synergic behavior: Synchronization of player-ball-goal angles in a football match. Sensors, 20(17), 4990. doi: 10.3390/s20174990.
The Effect of Specific Locomotor Experiences on Infants’ Avoidance Behaviour on Real and Water Cliffs
Burnay, C., Cordovil, R., Button, C., Croft, J. L., Schofield, M., Pereira, J., Anderson, D. (2020). The Effect of Specific Locomotor Experiences on Infants’ Avoidance Behaviour on Real and Water Cliffs. Developmental Science, doi: 10.1111/desc.13047.
Conceptualizing the human health outcomes of acting in natural environments: An ecological perspective
Brymer, E., Araújo, D., Davids, K., & Pepping, G.-J. (2020). Conceptualizing the human health outcomes of acting in natural environments: An ecological perspective. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1362. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01362.
Oxford foot model kinematics in landings: A comparison between professional dancers and non-dancers
Azevedo, A. M., Oliveira, R., Vaz, J. R., & Cortes, N. (2020). Oxford foot model kinematics in landings: A comparison between professional dancers and non-dancers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23(4), 347-352. doi: doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2019.10.018.
(V) over dotO(2) kinetics and energy contribution in simulated maximal performance during short and middle distance-trials in swimming
Almeida, T. A. F., Pessoa Filho, D. M., Espada, M. A. C., Reis, J. F., Simionato, A. R., Siqueira, L. O. C., & Alves, F. B. (2020). (V) over dotO(2) kinetics and energy contribution in simulated maximal performance during short and middle distance-trials in swimming. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 120(5), 1097-1109. doi: 10.1007/s00421-020-04348-y.
Breaking-Up Sedentary Behavior and Detraining Effects on Glycemic Control: A Randomized Crossover Trial in Trained Older Adults
Correia, I. R., Magalhães, J. P., Júdice, P., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Freitas, S., Lopes, J., Gama, F., & Sardinha, L. B. (2022). Breaking-Up Sedentary Behavior and Detraining Effects on Glycemic Control: A Randomized Crossover Trial in Trained Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 31(3), 391–399. doi: 10.1123/japa.2022-0124.
Equations based on anthropometric measurements for adipose tissue, body fat, or body density prediction in children and adolescents: a scoping review
Cerqueira, M. S., Amorim, P. R., Encarnação, I. G., Rezende, L. M., Almeida, P. H., Silva, A. M., Sillero-Quintana, M., Silva, D. A., Santos, F. K., & Marins, J. C. (2022). Equations based on anthropometric measurements for adipose tissue, body fat, or body density prediction in children and adolescents: a scoping review. Eating And Weight Disorders-Studies On Anorexia Bulimia And Obesity, 27(7), 2321-2338. doi: 10.1007/s40519-022-01405-7.
Predictive Validity of Handgrip Strength, Vertical Jump Power, and Plank Time in the Identification of Pediatric Sarcopenia
Baptista, F., Zymbal, V., & Janz, K. (2022). Predictive Validity of Handgrip Strength, Vertical Jump Power, and Plank Time in the Identification of Pediatric Sarcopenia. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(4), 361-370. doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2021.1987242.
Mediating effect of muscle power on the relationship of physical activity with physical fitness and physical function in older women.
Zymbal, V., Carrasco, L., Sañudo, B., Luís, D., & Baptista, F. (2022). Mediating effect of muscle power on the relationship of physical activity with physical fitness and physical function in older women. Experimental Gerontology, 158, 111660. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111660.
Physical Activity Self-Report Is Not Reliable Among Subjects with Mild Vascular Cognitive Impairment: The AFIVASC Study
Verdelho, A., Correia, M., Ferro, J. M., Madureira, S., Vilela, P., Rodrigues, M., Borges, M., Oliveira, V., Santos, AC., Goncalves-Pereira, M., & Santa-Clara, H. (2022). Physical Activity Self-Report Is Not Reliable Among Subjects with Mild Vascular Cognitive Impairment: The AFIVASC Study. Journal of Alzheimers Disease, 87(1), 405-414. doi: 10.3233/JAD-215381.
Between-devices agreement in obtaining raw bioelectrical parameters after a lifestyle intervention targeting weight loss in former athletes
Silva, T. R., Nunes, C. L., Jesus, F., Francisco, R., Teixeira, V. H., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C. S., & Silva, A. M. (2022). Between-devices agreement in obtaining raw bioelectrical parameters after a lifestyle intervention targeting weight loss in former athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40(16), 1857-1864. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2022.2115755.
Effect of a 16-week multi-level classroom standing desk intervention on cognitive performance and academic achievement in adolescents
Silva, D. R., Machado, D. G., Pinto, F., Júdice, P., Minderico, C. S., Collings, P. J., Cyrino, E. S., & Sardinha, L. B. (2022). Effect of a 16-week multi-level classroom standing desk intervention on cognitive performance and academic achievement in adolescents. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 14504. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-18248-y.
Sleep Quality and Training Intensity in Soccer Players: Exploring Weekly Variations and Relationships
Silva, A. F., Oliveira, R., Akyildiz, Z., Yildiz, M., Ocak, Y., Gunay, M., Sarmento, H., Marques, A., Badicu, G., & Clemente, F. M. (2022). Sleep Quality and Training Intensity in Soccer Players: Exploring Weekly Variations and Relationships. Applied Sciences, 12(6), 2791. doi: 10.3390/app12062791.
European fitness landscape for children and adolescents: updated reference values, fitness maps and country rankings based on nearly 8 million test results from 34 countries gathered by the FitBack network
Ortega, F. B., Leskosek, B., Blagus, R., Gil-Cosano, J. J., Maestu, J., Tomkinson, G. R., Ruiz, J. R., Mäestu, E., Starc, G., Milanovic, I., Tammelin, T. H., Soric, M., Scheuer, C., Carraro, A., Kaj, M., Csányi, T., Sardinha, L. B., Lenoir, M., Emeljanovas, A., Mieziene, B., Sidossis, L. S., Pihu, M., Lovecchio, N., Konstabel, K., Tambalis, K. D., Stefan, L., Drenowatz, C., Rubín, L., Gontarev, S., Castro-Piñero, J., Vanhelst, J., O'Keeffe, B., Veiga, O. L., Gisladottir, T., Sandercock, G., Misigoj-Durakovic, M., Niessner, C., Riso, E. M., Popovic, S., Kuu, S., Chinapaw, M., Clavel, I., Labayen, I., Dobosz, J., Colella, D., Kriemler, S., Salaj, S., Noriega, M. J., Bös, K., Sánchez-López, M., Lakka, T. A., Tabacchi, G., Novak, D., Ahrens, W., Wedderkopp, N., Jurak, G., FitBack, HELENA, & Consortia, I. (2023). European fitness landscape for children and adolescents: updated reference values, fitness maps and country rankings based on nearly 8 million test results from 34 countries gathered by the FitBack network. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(5), 299-310. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2022-106176.
Arterial Stiffness Response to Acute Combined Training with Different Volumes in Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure Patients
Santos, V., Massuça, L., Angarten, V., Melo, X., Pinto, R., Fernhall, B., & Santa-Clara, H. (2022). Arterial Stiffness Response to Acute Combined Training with Different Volumes in Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure Patients. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 14994. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192214994.
Arterial Stiffness Following Endurance and Resistance Exercise Sessions in Older Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Santos, V., Massuça, L., Angarten, V., Melo, X., Pinto, R., Fernhall, B., & Santa-Clara, H. (2022). Arterial Stiffness Following Endurance and Resistance Exercise Sessions in Older Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 14697. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192214697.
Predictive Validity of Handgrip Strength, Vertical Jump Power, and Plank Time in the Identification of Pediatric Sarcopenia
Baptista, F., Zymbal, V., & Janz, K. F. (2022). Predictive Validity of Handgrip Strength, Vertical Jump Power, and Plank Time in the Identification of Pediatric Sarcopenia. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(4), doi: doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2021.1987242.
Promoting Physical Activity in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes via an Anthropomorphic Conversational Agent: Development of an Evidence and Theory-Based Multi-Behavior Intervention
Pimenta, N., Felix, IB., Monteiro, D., Marques, M. M., & Guerreiro, M. P. (2022). Promoting Physical Activity in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes via an Anthropomorphic Conversational Agent: Development of an Evidence and Theory-Based Multi-Behavior Intervention. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 883354. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.883354.