PhD, Research Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport of the University of Porto, Portugal
Paulo Lourenço is a distinguished educator and researcher in the field of sport science, currently pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Activity and Health at the Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto. With extensive experience as a teacher and a strong focus on physical activity for mental health, Paulo has significantly contributed to understanding the impacts of physical activity on individuals with mental health conditions, particularly schizophrenia. 🇵🇹📘
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Education
Paulo Lourenço is advancing his academic career with a Doctorate degree in Physical Activity and Health from the Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Desporto, a journey he began in 2019. He holds a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Activity from the same institution, completed in 2015. His foundational education includes a Graduate degree in Sport Science from the Escola Superior de Educação, Politécnico do Porto, earned in 2013. 🎓📚
Experience
From September 2016 to February 2023, Paulo served as a teacher in Sport Science at the Instituto Politécnico do Porto Escola Superior de Educação. During this tenure, he has been involved in various research projects and educational initiatives, contributing significantly to the academic community and advancing the field of sport science. 🧑🏫💼
Research Interests
Paulo Lourenço’s research interests are centered around physical activity and its effects on mental health, particularly among individuals with schizophrenia. He has focused on understanding motivation for physical activity, the validity of psychological assessment tools, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and mental health interventions. 🧠💪
Awards
Paulo has been recognized for his contributions to sport science and mental health research. Notably, he received a grant for the MOVE-TE 21 project from the Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude in 2022. Additionally, he was involved in the Saúde Mental em Movimento project, funded by the same institution from 2018 to 2021. 🏆🎖️
Publications Top Notes
- “Short version of the Profile of Mood States in persons with schizophrenia: Construct validity of the Portuguese version” (2024), preprint. DOI: 10.22541/au.171172280.07023241/v1
- “EUCAPA 2022 Book of Abstracts” (2022), European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity. DOI: 10.5507/euj.2022.003
- “How COVID-19 pandemic affected physical activity and mental health interventions – A descriptive example of the Mental Health on the MOVE research project” (2022), PSYCHTECH & HEALTH JOURNAL. DOI: 10.26580/pthj.art41-2022
- “How COVID-19 pandemic affected physical activity and mental health interventions – A descriptive example of the Mental Health on the MOVE research project” (2022), CIÊNCIAVITAE. Scielo Link
- “Resumos I Congresso Internacional de Intervenção na Saúde e no Exercício: pensando na Pós-pandemia – I CIISE” (2021), Arquivos Brasileiros de Educação Física. DOI: 10.20873/abef.2595-0096.v4n2p10112
- “Motivação para a atividade física em pacientes com esquizofrenia: estudo piloto utilizando a versão Portuguesa do Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire – 2 (BREQ-2)” (2016), conference paper.
- “Motivation to Physical Activity in Outpatients with Schizophrenia” (2016), journal article.
- “ATIVIDADE FÍSICA PARA INDIVÍDUOS COM ESQUIZOFRENIA NA FADEUP: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE UM PERCURSO DE CINCO ANOS” (2015), conference paper.