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Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Human Performance
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Skill Learning
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Exercise Precision
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Neuromuscular Biomechanics
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Behavioral Regulation

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.

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.

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.

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.

International approaches to the definition, philosophical tenets and core elements of physical literacy: A scoping review.

Martins, J., Onofre, M., Mota, J. Murphy, C. Repond, R., Vost, H. Cremosini, B., Svrdlim, A. Markovic, M., Dudley, D. (2021). International approaches to the definition, philosophical tenets and core elements of physical literacy: A scoping review. Prospects, 50, 13-30. doi: 10.1007/s11125-020-09466-1.

Socio-demographic factors associated with physical activity and sitting time patterns in adults: an analysis based on the Portuguese Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity survey

Martins, J., Marques, A., Teixeira, P., Mota, J., Lopes, C., Nicola, P. (2021). Socio-demographic factors associated with physical activity and sitting time patterns in adults: an analysis based on the Portuguese Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity survey. European Journal of Sports Science, 21(2), 250-260. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1736643.

Different levels of physical activity and depression symptoms among older adults from 18 countries: A population-based study from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE)

Marques, A., Matos, M. G., Bordado, J., Gouveia, E., Peralta, M., Gomez-Baya, D. (2021). Different levels of physical activity and depression symptoms among older adults from 18 countries: A population-based study from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). European Journal of Sport Science, 21(6), 887-894. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1795273.

Breaking sedentary time predicts future frailty in inactive older adults: A cross-lagged panel model

Manas, A., Del Pozo-Cruz, B., Rodriguez-Gomez, I., Losa-Reyna, J., Judice, P. B., Sardinha, L. B., Rodriguez-Manas, L., Garcia-Garcia, F. J., Ara, I. (2021). Breaking sedentary time predicts future frailty in inactive older adults: A cross-lagged panel model. Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 76(5), 893-900. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaa159.

Association of phase angle with muscle strength and aerobic fitness in different populations: a systematic review

Martins, P. C., De Lima, T. R., Silva, A. M., Silva, D. A. S. (2021). Association of phase angle with muscle strength and aerobic fitness in different populations: a systematic review. Nutrition, 93, 111489. doi: 10.1016/J.Nut.2021.111489.

Variance in respiratory quotient among daily activities and its association with obesity status

Júdice, P. B., Sardinha, L. B., Silva, A. M. (2021). Variance in respiratory quotient among daily activities and its association with obesity status. Int J Obes (Lond), 45(1), 217-224. doi: 10.1038/s41366-020-0591-x.

A systematic review of the association between muscular fitness and telomere length across the adult lifespan

Marques, A., Peralta, M., Marconcin, P., Henriques-Neto, D., Gouveia, É., Ferrari, G., Martins, J., Sarmento, H., Ihle, A. (2021). A systematic review of the association between muscular fitness and telomere length across the adult lifespan. Frontiers in Physiology, 12, 706189. doi: 10.3389/Fphys.2021.706189.

Field-based health-related physical fitness tests in children and adolescents: a systematic review

Marques, A., Henriques-Neto, D., Peralta, M., Martins, J., Gomes, F., Popovic, S., Masanovic, B., Demetriou, Y., Schlund, A., Ihle, A. (2021). Field-based health-related physical fitness tests in children and adolescents: a systematic review. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 9, 640028. doi: 10.3389/Fped.2021.640028.

Breaking sedentary time predicts future frailty in inactive older adults: a cross-lagged panel model

Manas, A., Del Pozo-Cruz, B., Rodriguez-Gomez, I., Losa-Reyna, J., Júdice, P. B., Sardinha, L. B., Rodriguez-Manas, L., Garcia-Garcia, F. J., & Ara, I. (2021). Breaking sedentary time predicts future frailty in inactive older adults: a cross-lagged panel model. Journals Of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 76(5), 893–900. doi: 10.1093/Gerona/Glaa159.

Interindividual variability in fat mass response to a 1-year randomized controlled trial with different exercise intensities in type 2 Diabetes: implications on glycemic control and vascular function

Magalhães, J. P., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Júdice, P. B., Correia, I. R., Rosa, G. B., Henriques-Neto, D., Melo, X., Silva, A. M., & Sardinha, L. B. (2021). Interindividual variability in fat mass response to a 1-year randomized controlled trial with different exercise intensities in type 2 Diabetes: implications on glycemic control and vascular function. Frontiers in Physiology, 12, 698971. doi: 10.3389/Fphys.2021.698971.

Physical activity, screen time and the COVID-19 school closures in Europe - an observational study in 10 countries

Kovacs, V. A., Starc, G., Brandes, M., Kaj, M., Blagus, R., Leskosek, B., Suesse, T., Dinya, E., Guinhouya, B. C., Zito, V., Rocha, P. M., Gonzalez, B. P., Kontsevaya, A., Brzezinski, M., Bidiugan, R., Kiraly, A., Csanyi, T., & Okely, A. D. (2022). Physical activity, screen time and the COVID-19 school closures in Europe - an observational study in 10 countries. European Journal of Sport Science, 22(7), 1094-1103. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2021.1897166.

Sensor-based physical activity, sedentary time, and reported cell phone screen time: a hierarchy of correlates in youth

Júdice, P. B., Magalhaes, J. P., Rosa, G. B., Henriques-Neto, D., Hetherington-Rauth, M., & Sardinha, R. L. B. (2021). Sensor-based physical activity, sedentary time, and reported cell phone screen time: a hierarchy of correlates in youth. Journal Of Sport and Health Science, 10(1), 55–64. doi: 10.1016/J.Jshs.2020.03.003.

Sedentary patterns are associated with BDNF in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Júdice, P. B., Magalhães, J. P., Hetherington-Rauth, M., Correia, I. R., & Sardinha, L. B. (2021). Sedentary patterns are associated with BDNF in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 121(3), 871–879. doi: 10.1007/S00421-020-04568-2.

Risk of low energy availability among female and male elite runners competing at the 26th European Cross-Country Championships

Jesus, F., Castela, I., Silva, A. M., Branco, P. A., & Sousa, M. (2021). Risk of low energy availability among female and male elite runners competing at the 26th European Cross-Country Championships. Nutrients, 13(3), 873. doi: 10.3390/nu13030873.

Physical activity moderates the effect of sedentary time on an older adult’s physical independence

Hetherington-Rauth, M., Magalhaes, J. P., Judice, P. B., Ara, I., Rosa, G. B., Correia, I. R., Manas, A., & Sardinha, L. B. (2021). Physical activity moderates the effect of sedentary time on an older adult’s physical independence. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 69(7), 1964–1970. doi: 10.1111/Jgs.17141.

Whole body and regional phase angle as indicators of muscular performance in athletes

Hetherington-Rauth, M., Leu, C. G., Judice, P. B., Correia, I. R., Magalhaes, J. P., & Sardinha, L. B. (2021). Whole body and regional phase angle as indicators of muscular performance in athletes. European Journal of Sport Science, 21(12), 1684-1692. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1858971.

Validity of water compartments estimated using bioimpedance spectroscopy in athletes differing in hydration status

Francisco, R., Jesus, F., Gomes, T., Nunes, C. L., Rocha, P., Minderico, C. S., Heymsfield, S. B., Lukaski, H., Sardinha, L. B., & Silva, A. M. (2021). Validity of water compartments estimated using bioimpedance spectroscopy in athletes differing in hydration status. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 31(8), 1612–1620. doi: 10.1111/Sms.13966.

Effects of ramadan and non-ramadan intermittent fasting on body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Correia, J. M., Santos, I., Pezarat-Correia, P., Silva, A. M., & Mendonca, G. V. (2021). Effects of ramadan and non-ramadan intermittent fasting on body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Nutrition, 7, 625240. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.625240.

Effects of time-restricted feeding on supramaximal exercise performance: a randomized and counterbalanced crossover study in healthy men

Correia, J. M., Santos, I., Pezarat-Correia, P., Minderico, C., Schoenfeld, B. J., & Mendonca, G. V. (2021). Effects of time-restricted feeding on supramaximal exercise performance: a randomized and counterbalanced crossover study in healthy men. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(14), 7227. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18147227.

Generalized bioelectric impedance-based equations underestimate body fluids in athletes

Coratella, G., Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Toselli, S., Koury, J. C., Andreoli, A., Sardinha, L. S. B., & Silva, A. M. (2021). Generalized bioelectric impedance-based equations underestimate body fluids in athletes. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 31(11), 2123–2132. doi: 10.1111/Sms.14033.

Protein intake and muscle mass maintenance in patients with cancer types with high prevalence of sarcopenia: a systematic review

Capitão, C., Coutinho, D., Neves, P. M., Capelas, M. L., Pimenta, N. M., Santos, T., Makitie, A., & Ravasco, P. (2021). Protein intake and muscle mass maintenance in patients with cancer types with high prevalence of sarcopenia: a systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(4), 3007-3015. doi: 10.1007/s00520-021-06633-8.

Specific bioelectrical impedance vector analysis identifies body fat reduction after a lifestyle intervention in former elite athletes

Campa, F., Matias, C. N., Nunes, C. L., Monteiro, C. P., Francisco, R., Jesus, F., Marini, E., Sardinha, L. B., Martins, P., Minderico, C., & Silva, A. M. (2021). Specific bioelectrical impedance vector analysis identifies body fat reduction after a lifestyle intervention in former elite athletes. Biology-Basel, 10(6), 524. doi: 10.3390/biology10060524.

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