A5080014109- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Physical Education and Sports Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sports and Physical Education Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Data Visualization and Analytics
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Science and Education Research
- Physical Education and Gymnastics
University of Coimbra
2016-2025
Instituto de Telecomunicações
2024
Hospital de Santa Maria
2005-2024
Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca
2024
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
2023
Universidade Lusófona
2023
Foro Italico University of Rome
2021-2022
University for Business and Technology
2022
Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
2021
Universidade Federal de Alagoas
2021
In this study, we compared the growth, maturity status, functional capacity, sport-specific skill, and goal orientation of 159 male soccer players, aged 11-12 (n = 87) 13-14 years 72) years, who at follow-up 2 later discontinued participation (dropout), continued same standard (club) or moved to a higher level (elite). Age group-specific multivariate analysis variance was used for comparisons. Among 11- 12-year-old players baseline, gradient elite > club dropout suggested size function,...
Background: Participants in many youth sports are commonly combined into age groups spanning 2 years.
Adolescence is often viewed as a critical period for selection in youth soccer. The present study compared the characteristics of regionally selected and non-selected under-14 players (U-14) group by position. Players were classified local (n=69) regional (n=45). Weight, height, skinfolds, functional capacities, soccer skills goal orientation measured skeletal age was assessed with Fels method. Factorial ANOVA used to test effect selection, position respective interaction terms, while...
The relationships among indicators of biological maturation were evaluated and concordance between classifications maturity status in two age groups youth soccer players examined (11-12 years, n = 87; 13-14 93). Data included chronological (CA), skeletal (SA, Fels method), stage pubic hair, predicted at peak height velocity, percent adult height. Players classified as on time, late or early using the SA-CA difference, mature Factor analyses indicated factors aged 11-12 years (maturity...
Anthropometric characteristics, physical fitness and technical skills of under-19 (U19) soccer players were compared by competitive level (elite, n=95; non-elite, n=85) playing position (goalkeeper, central defender, fullback, midfield, forward). Fitness tests included 5- 30-m sprints, agility, squat jump (SJ) countermovement (CMJ), strength Yo-Yo intermittent endurance test 2 (Yo-Yo IE2). Soccer-specific ball control dribbling. Independent position, elite presented more hours training per...
Abstract Sarmento, H, Figueiredo, A, Lago-Peñas, C, Milanovic, Z, Barbosa, Tadeu, P, and Bradley, PS. Influence of tactical situational variables on offensive sequences during elite football matches. J Strength Cond Res 32(8): 2331–2339, 2018—This study examined the influence A sample 68 games 1,694 from Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie German Bundesliga, English Premier League, Champions League were analyzed using χ 2 logistic regression analyses. Results revealed that counterattacks (odds...
This study investigated the position-specific physical demands of professional Portuguese players. The effects situational variables on performance were also analysed (match location, match half and result). Match observations collected using Global Navigation Satellite System devices across 11 matches during a competitive season (2019–2020). Data according to five playing positions: goalkeepers (n = 11), central defenders 42), wide 31), midfielders 34), open attackers 28), centre forwards...
Predictors of functional capacities and skills in 143 soccer players aged 11-14 years from five clubs Portugal were investigated. Data for 11-12 (n=75) 13-14 (n=68) included chronological age, skeletal stage pubic hair (PH), anthropometry, four capacities, experience; composite skill scores derived. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the independent effects maturity, body size proportions, adiposity experience on individual scores. Explained variances differed among...
Abstract The aim of the study was to estimate influence body size and pubertal status on variation in functional capacities sport‐specific skills 59 youth basketball players aged 14.0–15.9 years. Height mass were measured stage pubic hair assessed at clinical examination. Six tests capacity evaluated: squat jump, countermovement 60‐s sit‐ups, 2‐kg standing medicine ball throw, hand grip strength, 20‐m multi‐stage shuttle run. Four tested (shooting, passing, dribbling, defensive movements)....
The aim of this study was to determine what physical and technical activities soccer players in different pitch positions affect significantly the match outcome professional German players; as well examine whether differences increase or reduce probability a being won.The sample comprised 4393 individual observations 350 competing Bundesliga during 2014/2015 domestic season. Analysis confined outfield (other than goalkeepers) who completed entire matches, carried out using Impire AG motion...
The aim of this study was to inspect the influence each half match and ball possession status on players’ spatio-temporal relationships. Three official matches a professional football team were analysed. From locations collected team’s wcentroid, wstretch index, surface area effective play at 9218 instants. results suggested that values teams’ dispersion average position field decreases during 2nd match. In sum, showed influenced relationships, in way significantly contributes collective...
The purpose of the study was to evaluate predicted maturity offset (time before age at PHV) and PHV (chronological [CA] minus offset) in a longitudinal sample 58 under-13 club level soccer players central Portugal for whom ages were estimated with SITAR model. Two prediction equations applied: original equation which requires CA sitting height, leg length, height weight, modified height. Predicted increased, on average, throughout range considered, while variation within groups considerably...
The holistic development of elite athletes is a priority within European sports policies, necessitating coordinated approach to dual career support. This study evaluated the perspectives both university experts and student-athletes (S-As) on various aspects, aiming provide actionable insights for improving policies higher education institutions (HEIs). Data was collected through an online survey tailored HEI S-As across multiple countries. A total 46 321 responded survey. role country origin...
The purpose of the study was to compare anthropometric, functional and sport-specific skill characteristics goal orientations male youth soccer players at extremes height skeletal maturity in two competitive age groups, 11–12 13–14 years. shortest tallest players, least most skeletally mature ( n = 8 per group) within each group were compared on chronological age; (Fels method); pubertal status (pubic hair); size, proportions adiposity; four capacities; soccer-specific skills; task ego...