A5038291408- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Physical Education and Sports Studies
- Sports and Physical Education Studies
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Mechanics and Biomechanics Studies
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Business and Management Studies
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Urban Planning and Valuation
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
2014-2024
Association for the Development of Douro Viticulture
2015-2018
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
2018
Universitat Ramon Llull
2017
Otago Polytechnic
2017
Stellenbosch University
2017
Universidad de Granada
2017
Universitat de les Illes Balears
2009
(2011). The importance of rugby game-related statistics to discriminate winners and losers at the elite level competitions in close balanced games. International Journal Performance Analysis Sport: Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 130-141.
The aim of this study was to describe the fitness profiles senior elite Portuguese rugby players. Forty-six players, classified as backs (n=22; age 26.2±2.8) and forwards (n=24; 26.7±2.9) were assessed during physical testing sessions carried out for National team. body composition, maximum strength anaerobic capacity players are hypothesized be important characteristics successful performance in is predicated on ability undertake skilled behaviours both quickly whilst withstanding large...
This study quantified and compared the collision non-collision match characteristics across age categories (i.e. U12, U14, U16, U18, Senior) for both amateur elite playing standards from Tier 1 rugby union nations England, South Africa, New Zealand). Two-hundred one male matches (5911 min ball-in-play) were coded using computerised notational analysis, including 193,708 (e.g. 83,688 collisions, 33,052 tackles, 13,299 rucks, 1006 mauls, 2681 scrums, 2923 lineouts, 44,879 passes, 5568 kicks)....
The purpose of this study was to compare physical exertion and game performance indicators experienced novice Rugby Union players when playing small-sided games. Forty male ( M age = 21.6 yr., SD 3.6; Height 177.7 cm, 7.4; body mass 81.2 kg, 10.2) participated in eight 6 vs games over a 4-wk. period, with 12 min. continuous duration 60 × 40 m area. All wore GPS units heart rate belts. No statistically significant differences the measures between were found. However, manual notational...
The aim of this study was to compare backs and forwards rugby union players recruited a National team in the following physical physiological indicators: anthropometrics, squat jump (SJ), countermovement (CMJ), 10- 30-meter sprint, resting heart rate variability (HRV), Yo-Yo Test (HR) at 2 minutes test.The measurements were performed on first day training camp planned finely select who would participate 2016 America's Rugby Championship. magnitude-based inference used comparisons.Backs...
The aim of this study was to analyse the effect alternating home and away field advantage on selected performance indicators during Six Nations Rugby Championship (2005-2009). sample consisted (n=75) games played over five seasons championship were analysed. following factors taken into account: final match result, number points scored, tries drop goals, conversions, passes possessions kicked. results indicated that: (i) in general, there is a tendency that teams are playing at achieve...
This study aimed to describe the influence of four different small-sided games with 15-min duration on physical and physiological demands in rugby union players. Fourteen players (22.4 ± 3.2 years) participated that was conducted during competitive period final-four first Division 2012–2013 qualifying competition. Time-motion body impact data were collected using global positional systems technology heart rate monitored continuously across training sessions. The present found interaction...
This study analysed the Brazilian SuperLeague Men's Volleyball 2011/2012 season and 2012/2013 season, in an attempt to identify game-related factors allowing determination of winning losing teams.All games (n=294) were analysed.In Total Set Actions (TSETA) Points Made (TPM) that determined game result as a defeat.The factor victory was Attack (TAA).In Serve (TSA) generated victory, led defeat TPM TAA.The scoring skill final but surprisingly is associated with TSA victory.The (TAA)...
Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the game related statistics and match analysis rugby world cups finals from 1987 2015. Video recordings all (n = 8 matches) cup were used for purpose study. Games analysed using video software (Sports code V8.9, Sportstec, Australia) supplementary data collected official reports published by International Rugby Board webpages World Cups. Magnitude differences between winners losers assessed mechanistically. Only 5 tries in total scored last...
The purpose of this study was to analyse the time structures match and stoppage activities matches during Sevens World Series. Sixty (n=60) first three tournaments Series 2011 2012 were recorded analysed. performance indicators used for was: total time, ball in play number stoppages activities, length different activities. duration a is 1002.15 ± 136.23s, with mean 43.64 29.19s/match activities; 71% are efforts less than 51s; 61% have quarterfinals (50,90 28.18s/stoppage activity) finals...
The purpose of this study was compare the scoring profile and game related statistics two finalist during different stages 2011 Rugby World Cup. design descriptive observational. video recordings all games that involved New Zealand France RWC (n=12 matches) were used analyzed. data collected from official web page (www.rugbyworldcup2011.com) Rugbystats webpage (http://www.rugbystats.com.au). Results between in 2011, revealed measures performance for both teams. main findings show points...
The purpose of this study was to compare measures anthropometry characteristics and physical fitness performance between rugby union players (17.9 ± 0.5 years old) recruited (n = 39) non-recruited 145) the Portuguese under-19 (U19) national team, controlling for their playing position (forwards or backs). Standardized anthropometric, physical, assessment tests included players’ body mass height, push up pull-up test, squat sit-and-reach 20 m shuttle run flexed arm hang Sargent handgrip...
Tactical kicking plays a crucial role in rugby union, influencing both attacking and defensive strategies potentially impacting team's overall success. The introduction of the 50:22 law requires teams to reposition players anticipate counter kicks, thereby reducing number their front line. This study investigated impact on profiles by comparing 2021 2022 seasons, as well examining success rate kicks during season South African union tournaments. A retrospective research design was employed,...
In order to be successful in rugby union, coaches need adapt their training program meet the demands of modern game. The purpose this study was classify youth union players by performances and know if these criteria can used group instead age group-criteria. Twenty-eight participated (under-16, n=13; under-18, n=15) during a two-week period for eight randomly selected sessions. A two-step cluster analysis performed into different groups according performance variables sessions, and, resulted...
Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate effects pre-exhaustion (PE) biceps brachii muscle (BB) on number repetitions and rate perceived exertion (RPE) in front lat pull-down (FLPD) using different handgrip positions. Additionally, effect sex its interaction with performance RPE were also examined. participants 19 healthy subjects: 8 men (age: 27.13±2.85 years; body height: 180.63±6.65 cm; mass: 82.05±8.92 kg; fat: 14.67±6.09%); 11 women 28.81±3.68 162.91±6.51 mass 59.63±6.47...
Rugby Sevens has been extensively investigated in elite athletes, but talented teenagers require more attention from sports development researchers. This study aimed to investigate a 16-week intervention of rugby training on physical performance girls. Fifteen girls (14.00 ± 0.53 years, 156.27 4.03 cm, 52.53 5.67 kg) selected as physically for participate sport-development program were divided into two groups. The group (IG) carried out two-session per week 16 weeks. control (CG) did not...
A successful lineout is a key component of team success in international rugby and yet there limited published research on this topic. Lineouts are seen as great attacking modality, which occur to restart play after the ball exits field play. The aim study was investigate compare lineouts during 2013 Rugby Championship Six-Nations Competition. Twenty-seven matches season were analysed using EncodePro video analysis software. Outcome measures presented mean ± s. Cohen’s d effect sizes...