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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The CIDEFES is the research center of the Faculdade de Educação Física e Desporto, of the Universidade Lusófona. Over thirty researchers aim to develop interdisciplinary studies focusing on Sports, Physical Education, Exercise and Health behaviors.
Behavior is our common language; CIDEFES members contribute to studying behavior from different perspectives – Sports, Physical Education, or Exercise and Health – creating an innovative and integrative research effort.
Mission
Implement the scientific method as the common language for teaching, learning and practice, vis-à-vis the development of applied science in Sport, Physical Education, and Exercise and Health.
Vision
CIDEFES is the go-to research group in behavioral Sports, Physical Education, and Exercise and Health Sciences.
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Profiles
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Pedro Miguel Rosmaninho Aleixo
- FE - Faculty of engineering
- FEFD - Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
- CICANT - Centre for Research in Applied Communication, Culture, and New Technologies
- CIDEFES - Research group in Sports behavior, Physical Education, and Exercise and Health Sciences
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Initial Pilot Study: Validating Smartphone-Derived Metrics for Steps and Sedentary Behavior Against ActivPal
Rodrigues, B. A. D. C. (PI), Júdice, P. A. B. D. G. (Researcher), Carraça, E. C. V. (Researcher), OLIVEIRA, J. A. G. (Researcher), VIEGAS, P. C. (Researcher), Teno, S. C. (Researcher), SILVA, C. S. (Researcher), Russo, F. M. C. (Researcher), Barreira, T. V. (Researcher), Teixeira, L. (Researcher), Nobre, I. (Researcher), PEREIRA, S. I. S. (Researcher) & Franco, S. M. (PI)
1/04/26 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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THOR-X: Treatment and handling obesity-related comorbidities in adolescents through exercise
Silva, A. J. V. D. (PI), Palmeira, A. (Researcher), Cerca, L. F. E. (Researcher), SANTOS, R. M. R. (Researcher), Fonseca, H. (Researcher) & VENTURA, J. B. D. C. (Researcher)
4/01/26 → 29/09/30
Project: Research
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ECHO-BASE: ECHO-BASE: Co-creating a Conceptual Framework for Volleyball Expertise Development
Paulo, A. M. D. A. (PI), Arrais, I. L. M. (Researcher), Lima, L. L. D. (Researcher), Gomes, L. C. D. F. (Researcher), Santos, J. A. V. D. (Researcher), Santos, C. S. P. (Researcher) & Pereira, J. R. R. (Researcher)
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Research output
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Acute Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation Improves Repeated Sprint Ability in Recreational Female Football Players: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial
Barata, C. F., Reis, J. F., Moncóvio, S. A., Vilares, A. M., Bento, A. M., Rosa, C. H., Espada, M. C., Matias, C. N. & Monteiro, C. P., Jan 2026, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 16, 1, 353.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adaptive historical education through Generative AI and Immersive Game Design
Taheri, M., Cyma-Wejchenig, M., Gomes, L. & Tan, K., 2026, Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference, FTC 2025, Volume 1. Arai, K. (ed.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 85-99 15 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1675 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A Digital Toolkit for Weight Loss Maintenance in European Adults (NoHoW): 2×2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial
Stubbs, R. J., Duarte, C., Dakin, C., Palmeira, A. L., Sniehotta, F. F., Horgan, G. W., Larsen, S. C., Marques, M. M., Encantado, J., Evans, E. H., Turicchi, J., O'Driscoll, R., Scott, S. E., Pearson, B., Ramsey, L., Mikkelsen, M. L., Santos, I., Matos, M., Teixeira, P. J. & Heitmann, B. L., 2026, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 28, e69634.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Exploring the Association of the Peak and End Rule with Psychological Variables Associated with Future Physical Activity: A Scoping Review
Bastos, V. A. (Speaker)
29 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Seminário Literacias, Cidadania e Emancipação [Seminar Literacies, Citizenship and Emancipation]
Lopo, T. P. D. M. C. T. (Organiser), Gerner, A. (Participant), Seixas, A. M. (Participant), Bart, D. (Organiser), Brás, J. V. (Participant) & Lima, L. (Participant)
21 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Explorando a Associação Entre a Peak and End Rule e Variáveis Psicológicas Relacionadas com Atividade Física Futura: Uma Scoping Review
Bastos, V. A. (Speaker)
15 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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Best Master Student from all the Master degrees in the University
Júdice, P. A. B. D. G. (Recipient), 2010
Prize
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Press/Media
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O Professor da Afetividade: “Tu Não Queres Saber Se Faz Bem. Tu Queres Sentir-te Bem” | Vasco Bastos
15/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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New Applied Sciences Findings from Lusofona University Described (Reliability of Critical Fitness Tests for Police Officers)
Ramos, S. B. A. S. & Massuça, L. M. R. D. C.
28/01/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Impacts
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Cancer Survivorship Core Questionnaire
Rodrigues, B. A. D. C. (Participant)
Impact: Other impacts