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Behavioral Regulation

Exploring lifestyle habits, physical activity, anxiety and basic psychological needs in a sample of Portuguese adults during COVID-19

Antunes, R., Frontini, R., Amaro, N., Salvador, R., Matos, R., Morouço, P., & Rebelo-Gonçalves, R. (2020). Exploring lifestyle habits, physical activity, anxiety and basic psychological needs in a sample of Portuguese adults during COVID-19. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(12), 4360. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17124360.

Responsiveness of the Calf-Raise Senior test in community-dwelling older adults undergoing an exercise intervention program

André, H.I., Moniz-Pereira, V., Ramalho, F., Santos-Rocha, R., Veloso, A., & Carnide, F. (2020). Responsiveness of the Calf-Raise Senior test in community-dwelling older adults undergoing an exercise intervention program. PLOS ONE, 15(4), e0231556. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231556.

Chronic effects of muscle and nerve-directed stretching on tissue mechanics

Andrade, R. J., Freitas, S. R., Hug, F., Le Sant, G., Lacourpaille, L., Gross, R., Quillard, J.-B., McNair, P. J., & Nordez, A. (2020). Chronic effects of muscle and nerve-directed stretching on tissue mechanics.. Journal of Applied Physiology, 129(5), 1011–1023. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00239.2019.

Leucine metabolites do not enhance training-induced performance or muscle thickness

Teixeira, F. J., Matias, C. N., Monteiro, C. P., Valamatos, M. J., Reis, J., Tavares, F., Batista, A., Domingos, C., Alves, F., Sardinha, L. B., & Phillips, S. M. (2018). Leucine metabolites do not enhance training-induced performance or muscle thickness. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 1530-0315. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001754.

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. (2018). Differences in maturity, morphological, and fitness attributes between the better- and lower-ranked male and female U-14 portuguese elite regional basketball teams. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002691.

The past, present and future of research on judgment and decision making in sport

Raab, M., Bar-Eli, M., Plessner, H., & Araújo, D. (2018). The past, present and future of research on judgment and decision making in sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.10.004.

Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave elastography

Neto, T., Freitas, S. R., Andrade, R. J., Vaz, J. R., Mendes, B., Firmino, T., Bruno, P. M., Nordez, A., & Oliveira, R. (2018). Noninvasive measurement of sciatic nerve stiffness in patients with chronic low back related leg pain using shear wave elastography. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 1150-9613. doi: 10.1002/jum.14679.

Young soccer players’ (U15) maturity status and achieved level according to birth quarters

Fragoso, I., Ferreira, J., & Massuça, L. (in press). Young soccer players’ (U15) maturity status and achieved level according to birth quarters. Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche, 177(12), doi: 10.23736/S0393-3660.17.03612-9.

A systematic review on the effects of occlusal splint therapy on muscle strength

Dias, A., Redinha, L., Mendonça, G. V., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2018). A systematic review on the effects of occlusal splint therapy on muscle strength. Cranio, doi: 10.1080/08869634.2018.1505085.

Youth sports injuries according to health related quality of life and parental instruction

Costa e Silva, L., Fragoso, I., & Teles, J. (in press). Youth sports injuries according to health related quality of life and parental instruction. Gazzetta Medica Italiana Archivio per le Scienze Mediche,

Principles of Nonlinear Pedagogy in sport practice

Correia, V., Carvalho, J., Araújo, D., Pereira, E., & Davids, K. (2018). Principles of Nonlinear Pedagogy in sport practice. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy,

The association between whey protein, regional fat mass and strength in resistance-trained men: A cross-sectional study

Batista, A., Monteiro, C. P., Borrego, R., Matias, C. N., Teixeira, F. J., Valamatos, M. J., Oliveira, A. C., Reis, J. F., Mendes, L., & Sardinha, L. B. (2018). The association between whey protein, regional fat mass and strength in resistance-trained men: A cross-sectional study. Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 1715-5320. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0143.

Parental involvement in sport: Psychometric development and empirical test of a theoretical model

Teques, P., Serpa, S., Rosado, A., Silva, C., & Calmeiro, L. (2018). Parental involvement in sport: Psychometric development and empirical test of a theoretical model. Current Psychology, 37(1), 234-249. doi: 10.1007/s12144-016-9507-2.

Mediating effects of parents' coping strategies on the relationship between parents' emotional intelligence and sideline verbal behaviors in youth soccer

Teques, P., Calmeiro, L., Martins, H., Duarte, D., & Holt, N. L. (2018). Mediating effects of parents' coping strategies on the relationship between parents' emotional intelligence and sideline verbal behaviors in youth soccer. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 40(3), 153-162. doi: 10.1123/jsep.2017-0318.

Effects of alpha-hydroxy-isocaproic acid upon body composition in a type I diabetic patient with muscle atrophy – A case study

Teixeira, F. J., Matias, C. N., Monteiro, C. P., Howell, S. L., & Kones, R. (2018). Effects of alpha-hydroxy-isocaproic acid upon body composition in a type I diabetic patient with muscle atrophy – A case study. Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, 91(2), 161-171.

What performance analysts need to know about research trends in association football (2012-2016): A systematic review

Sarmento, H., Clemente, F. M., Araújo, D., Davids, K., McRobert, A., & Figueiredo, A. (2018). What performance analysts need to know about research trends in association football (2012-2016): A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 48(4), 799-836. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0836-6.

What's next in complex networks? Capturing the concept of attacking play in invasive team sports

Ramos, J., Lopes, R. J., & Araújo, D. (2018). What's next in complex networks? Capturing the concept of attacking play in invasive team sports. Sports Medicine, 48(1), 17-28. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0786-z.

Goal scoring in elite male football: A systematic review

Pratas, J. M., Volossovitch, A., & Carita, A. I. (2018b). Goal scoring in elite male football: A systematic review. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 13(1), 218-230. doi: 10.14198/jhse.2018.131.19.

Analysis of scoring sequences in matches of the portuguese Premier League

Pratas, J. M., Volossovitch, A., & Carita, A. I. (2018a). Analysis of scoring sequences in matches of the portuguese Premier League. Journal of Human Kinetics, 64, 255-263. doi: 10.1515/hukin-2017-0199.

Football refereeing: An integrative review

Pina, J. A. E., Passos, A., Araújo, D., & Maynard, M. T. (2018). Football refereeing: An integrative review. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 35, 10-26. doi: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.10.006.

Predicting volleyball serve-reception at group level

Paulo, A., Zaal, F., Seifert, L., Fonseca, S., & Araújo, D. (2018). Predicting volleyball serve-reception at group level. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(22), 2621-2630. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1473098.

Co-adaptation of ball reception to the serve constrains outcomes in elite competitive volleyball

Paulo, A., Davids, K., & Araújo, D. (2018). Co-adaptation of ball reception to the serve constrains outcomes in elite competitive volleyball. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 13(2), 253-261. doi: 10.1177/1747954117722727.

Quantifying synergies in two-versus-one situations in team sports: An example from Rugby Union

Passos, P., Milho, J., & Button, C. (2018). Quantifying synergies in two-versus-one situations in team sports: An example from Rugby Union. Behavior Research Methods, 50(2), 620-629. doi: 10.3758/s13428-017-0889-3.

Characterization and comparison of nutritional intake between preparatory and competitive phase of highly trained athletes

Nunes, C. L., Matias, C. N., Santos, D. A., Morgado, J. P., Monteiro, C. P., Sousa, M., Minderico, C. S., Rocha, P. M., St-Onge, M. P., Sardinha, L. B., & Silva, A. M. (2018). Characterization and comparison of nutritional intake between preparatory and competitive phase of highly trained athletes. Medicina-Lithuania, 54(3), 14. doi: 10.3390/medicina54030041.

Normal width of the inter-recti distance in pregnant and postpartum primiparous women

Mota, P., Pascoal, A. G., Carita, A. I., & Bø, K. (2018). Normal width of the inter-recti distance in pregnant and postpartum primiparous women. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 35, 34-37. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2018.02.004.

Long-term swimming training modifies acute immune cell response to a high-intensity session

Morgado, J. P., Monteiro, C. P., Matias, C. N., Reis, J. F., Teles, J., Laires, M. J., & Alves, F. (2018). Long-term swimming training modifies acute immune cell response to a high-intensity session. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118(3), 573-583. doi: 10.1007/s00421-017-3777-8.

Effects of spatiotemporal constraints and age on the interactions of soccer players when competing for ball possession

Menuchi, M. R. T. P., Moro, A. R. P., Ambrósio, P. E., Pariente, C. A. B., & Araújo, D. (2018). Effects of spatiotemporal constraints and age on the interactions of soccer players when competing for ball possession. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 17(3), 379-391.

Oxygen uptake efficiency slope during exercise in adults with Down syndrome

Mendonça, G. V., Borges, A., Wee, S. O., & Fernhall, B. (2018). Oxygen uptake efficiency slope during exercise in adults with Down syndrome. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(5), 897-904. doi: 10.1111/jar.12449.

Muscle fatigue in response to low-load blood flow- restricted elbow-flexion exercise: are there any sex differences?

Mendonça, G. V., Borges, A., Teodósio, C., Matos, P., Correia, J., Vila-Chã, C., Mil-Homens, P., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2018). Muscle fatigue in response to low-load blood flow- restricted elbow-flexion exercise: are there any sex differences?. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118(10), 2089–2096. doi: 10.1007/s00421-018-3940-x.

Independent mobility and social-place affordances for urban neighborhoods: A youth-friendly perspective

Lopes, F., Cordovil, R., & Neto, C. (2018). Independent mobility and social-place affordances for urban neighborhoods: A youth-friendly perspective. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 2198. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02198.

Antifragility in sport: Leveraging adversity to enhance performance

Kiefer, A. W., Silva, P. L., Harrison, H. S., & Araújo, D. (2018). Antifragility in sport: Leveraging adversity to enhance performance. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 7(4), 342-350. doi: 10.1037/spy0000130.

Health-related quality of life of Portuguese children and adolescents according to their biological maturation and volume of physical activity

Garcia, C., Teles, J., Barrigas, C., & Fragoso, I. (2018). Health-related quality of life of Portuguese children and adolescents according to their biological maturation and volume of physical activity. Quality of Life Research, 27(6), 1483-1492. doi: 10.1007/s11136-018-1822-7.

Acute neuromuscular adaptations in response to low-intensity blood-flow restricted exercise and high-intensity resistance exercise: Are there any differences?

Fatela, P., Reis, J. F., Mendonça, G. V., Freitas, T., Valamatos, M. J., Avela, J., & Mil-Homens, P. (2018). Acute neuromuscular adaptations in response to low-intensity blood-flow restricted exercise and high-intensity resistance exercise: Are there any differences?. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(4), 902-910. doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002022.

Effects of dental occlusion on body sway, upper body muscle activity and shooting performance in pistol shooters

Dias, A. A., Redinha, L. A., Silva, L. M., & Pezarat-Correia, P. (2018). Effects of dental occlusion on body sway, upper body muscle activity and shooting performance in pistol shooters. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 9, doi: 10.1155/2018/9360103.

Prevalence and injury profile in Portuguese children and adolescents according to their level of sports participation

Costa e Silva, L., Fragoso, I., & Teles, J. (2018). Prevalence and injury profile in Portuguese children and adolescents according to their level of sports participation. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 58(3), 271-279. doi: 10.23736/s0022- 4707.16.06683-4.

Effects of roller massager on muscle recovery after exercise- induced muscle damage

Casanova, N., Reis, J. F., Vaz, J. R., Machado, R., Mendes, B., Button, D. C., Pezarat-Correia, P., & Freitas, S. R. (2018). Effects of roller massager on muscle recovery after exercise- induced muscle damage. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(1), 56-63. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1280609.

Match-running performance of young soccer players in different game formats

Brito, Â., Roriz, P., Duarte, R., & Garganta, J. (2018). Match-running performance of young soccer players in different game formats. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 18(3), 410-422. doi: 10.1080/24748668.2018.1479924.

Adolescents' Perspectives on the Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity: An Updated Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

Martins,J., Costa,J., Sarmento, H., Marques, A., Farias, C., Onofre, M., Valeiro, M.G. (2021). Adolescents' Perspectives on the Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity: An Updated Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(9), 4954. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18094954.

Sexual dimorphism in the estimation of upper-limb blood flow restriction in the seated position

Borges, A., Teodósio, C., Matos, P., Mil-Homens, P., Pezarat-Correia, P., Fahs, C., & Mendonça, G. V. (2018). Sexual dimorphism in the estimation of upper-limb blood flow restriction in the seated position. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32(7), 2096-2102. doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002582.

Criterion validity of a single-item question for assessment of daily breaks in sedentary time in adults

Júdice, P. B., Rosa, G. B., Magalhaes, J. P., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Correia, I. R., Sardinha, L. B. (2021). Criterion validity of a single-item question for assessment of daily breaks in sedentary time in adults. European Journal of Public Health, 31(5), 1048-1053. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab030.

A hierarchy of correlates impacting adults' sensor-based physical activity and sedentary time

Júdice, P. B., Rosa, G. B., Magalhaes, J. P., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Correia, I. R., Henriques-Neto, D., Sardinha, L. B. (2021). A hierarchy of correlates impacting adults' sensor-based physical activity and sedentary time. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(24), 2821-2828. doi: 10.1080/02640414.2021.1964749.

Effects of Physically Active Lessons on Movement Behaviors, Cognitive, and Academic Performance in Elementary Schoolchildren: ERGUER/Aracaju Project

Barboza, L. L. S., Schmitz, H., Tejada, J., Silva, E. C. M., Oliveira, A. S. S., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, D. R. (2021). Effects of Physically Active Lessons on Movement Behaviors, Cognitive, and Academic Performance in Elementary Schoolchildren: ERGUER/Aracaju Project. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18(7), 757-766. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2020-0604.

Modeling the musculoskeletal loading in bone remodeling at the hip of a child

Terryn, P. J., Fernandes, P. R., Joao, F., Veloso, A., Baptista, F. (2021). Modeling the musculoskeletal loading in bone remodeling at the hip of a child. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 210, 106365. doi: 10.1016/J.Cmpb.2021.106365.

Functional capacity and health status in patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Pereira, A. M., Pereira, E., Santa-Clara, H. (2021). Functional capacity and health status in patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Annals of Medicine, 28;53, S187. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2021.1896586.

Heterogeneous Contributions Of Change In Population Distribution Of Body Mass Index To Change In Obesity And Underweight

NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (2021). Heterogeneous Contributions Of Change In Population Distribution Of Body Mass Index To Change In Obesity And Underweight. Elife, 9:10, e60060. doi: 10.7554/Elife.60060.

Recommendations for determining the validity of consumer wearable heart rate devices: expert statement and checklist of the INTERLIVE Network

Muhlen, J. M., Stang, J., Skovgaard, E. L., Judice, P. B., Molina-Garcia, P., Johnston, W., Sardinha, L. B., Ortega, F. B., Caulfield, B., Bloch, W., Cheng, S. L., Ekelund, U., Brond, J. C., Grontved, A., Schumann, M. (2021). Recommendations for determining the validity of consumer wearable heart rate devices: expert statement and checklist of the INTERLIVE Network. Br J Sports Med, 55(14), 767-779. doi: 10.1136/Bjsports-2020- 103148.

Validity and Reliability of IPAQ-SF and GPAQ for Assessing Sedentary Behaviour in Adults in the European Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Meh, K., Jurak, G., Sorić, M., Rocha, P., Sember, V. (2021). Validity and Reliability of IPAQ-SF and GPAQ for Assessing Sedentary Behaviour in Adults in the European Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 26;18(9), 4602. doi: 10.3390/Ijerph18094602.

Fat-free Mass Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Predictive Equation for Athletes using a 4-Compartment Model

Matias, C. N., Campa, F., Santos, D. A., Lukaski, H., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2021). Fat-free Mass Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Predictive Equation for Athletes using a 4-Compartment Model. Int J Sports Med, 42(1), 27-32. doi: 10.1055/a-1179-6236.

Fat-free Mass Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Predictive Equation for Athletes using a 4-Compartment Model

Matias, C. N., Campa, F., Santos, D. A., Lukaski, H., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2021). Fat-free Mass Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Predictive Equation for Athletes using a 4-Compartment Model. International journal of sports medicine, 42(1), 27-32. doi: 10.1055/a-1179- 6236.

Adolescents’ experiences and perspectives on physical activity and friend influences over time

Martins, J., Rodrigues, A., Marques, A., Carreiro da Costa (2021). Adolescents’ experiences and perspectives on physical activity and friend influences over time. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 92(3), 399-410. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1739607.

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