The Department of Sports at our higher education institution is pleased to introduce its highly qualified and experienced teaching staff, who are committed to providing an exceptional education to our students.
Our department has nationally and internationally renowned professors who have received several distinctions. The teaching staff has extensive experience in areas related to Sports Sciences, namely physical education, sports nutrition, psychology, sports training and relationships with health.
Each of our teachers has a solid academic background, as well as extensive practical experience in their respective areas of specialization. Many of them also have nationally and internationally recognized certifications and credentials. This fact demonstrates its commitment to the need to update with the best practices and trends in its areas of intervention.
From our teachers, a commitment to generating dynamic and engaging learning environments is expected, which allows students to develop their skills and competencies in a challenging and welcoming way. Availability, monitoring, proximity and assistance in resolving doubts, as well as guidance on projects, are characteristics of these teachers.
The technical-scientific competence and pedagogical capacity of this group of professionals are the strengths of our department and we are sure that our students will benefit from the quality and dedication of the teachers. We hope that those who choose our department will have a unique and unforgettable learning experience.
Teacher | Qualifications | ||
Alexandra Malheiro | Degree in Physical Education and Sport (Doctorate in Sports Sciences) |  |  |
| Amanda Batista | PhD in Sports Sciences | | |
| Carlos Soares | Master in High Performance Training (Doctorate in Sports Sciences) | | |
| Emilia Alves | PhD in Research in Special Didactics and Physical Education and Sport | | |
| Joana Ribeiro | PhD in Sports Sciences | | |
| Jorge Arede | PhD in Sports Sciences | | |
| Luís Branquinho | PhD in Sports Sciences | | |
| Luis Ferreira | Master/Specialist (Doctoral Equip; PhD Student in Sports Sciences) | | |
| Luisa Novais | PhD in Sports Sciences | | |
| Manuela Costa | PhD in Physical Activity and Health | | |
| Mario Cachada | PhD in Sports Sciences | | |
| Miguel Leal | PhD in Health Psychology/Sports Specialist | | |
| Nuno Pereira | Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree in Exercise and Health) | | |
| Nuno Silva | Master in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education (Doctoral Student in Sports Sciences) | | |
| Pedro Flores | Master/Specialist (Doctoral Equip; PhD Student in Sports Sciences) | | |
| Peter Strong | PhD in Sports Sciences | | |
| Renato Garrido | Master in Sports Training | | |
| Ricardo Silveira | Degree in Physical Education and Sport (Doctorate in Sports Sciences) | | |
| Sandra Santos | PhD in Physical Activity and Health | | |
| Sergio Matos | PhD in Education, Sport and Health | | |
| Sofia Cachada | Master in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education (Doctorate in Sports Sciences) | | |