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Centro Interdisciplinar de Estudo da Performance Humana, acolhido pela Faculdade Motricidade Humana

08/09/2026

CIPER researchers Adilson Marques, professor at the Faculty of Human Kinetics, and Hugo Sarmento, from the University of Coimbra, took part in the G[ai]A-ALFA – Ação e Lógica para Futuros Adaptáveis Workshop, held at the University of Madeira from July 14 to 16.

The three-day meeting brought together researchers from the University of Madeira, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Lisbon to strengthen scientific collaboration across technology, sport, wellbeing, digital health, and artificial intelligence.

During the scientific sessions, Adilson Marques presented research on physical activity, physical fitness, and mental health, while Hugo Sarmento addressed the use of artificial intelligence in performance monitoring and sports injury prevention.

Their participation contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on the links between health, sport, technology, and artificial intelligence, while also creating opportunities for future scientific collaboration.

More information: https://www.fmh.ulisboa.pt/noticias/item/3606-professor-adilson-marques-representa-a-fmh-no-workshop-g-ai-a-alfa-na-madeira

03/09/2026

CIPER researchers Luís Rama, Ana M. Teixeira and collaborators co-authored an article on how acute and lifelong exercise may influence the behavior of human lung cancer cells and their response to chemotherapy, published in Experimental Physiology.

The study examined whether serum collected before and after an acute exercise bout, from non-exercisers and master athletes, could influence the growth characteristics of human non-small cell lung cancer cells and their susceptibility to cisplatin.

Acute exercise reduced cancer cell proliferation, while lifelong exercise produced a different pattern of effects. Importantly, serum from master athletes more than doubled the sensitivity of the cancer cells to cisplatin.

These findings add to the evidence on how exercise-related circulating factors may influence cancer cell biology and point to a potential mechanism linking long-term exercise with improved response to chemotherapy, while further research is needed to establish its clinical relevance.

Read here: https://doi.org/10.1113/EP093973

01/09/2026

Andreia Filipa Jesus Carvalho, PhD candidate in Human Kinetics – Biomechanics at the Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, completed her PhD.

Her doctoral thesis, “Advancing gait analysis in older adults: from measurement properties to functional implications after hip fracture”, focused on gait assessment in older adults and on the functional implications of gait after hip fracture.

Her PhD was supervised by Vera Moniz-Pereira, CIPER researcher and member of the Neuromuscular Biomechanics group.

The work contributes to improving the way gait is measured and interpreted in older populations, with relevance for biomechanics, functional assessment, and rehabilitation.

Congratulations to Andreia on this important academic milestone!

23/06/2026

🏆 CIPER researchers distinguished at the 2026 ULisboa/CGD Scientific Awards

CIPER is proud to announce that Rita Cordovil, from the Faculty of Human Kinetics (FMH) and coordinator of CIPER’s Skill Learning research group, received a Scientific Award at the 2026 ULisboa/Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific Awards, in the field of Human Kinetics.

CIPER also congratulates Gonçalo Mendonça, from FMH and CIPER’s Exercise Precision group, and Sandro Freitas, from FMH and CIPER's Skill Learning group, who received Honorable Mentions in the same scientific field.

These distinctions recognize outstanding research activity, high-quality international scientific publications, and the impact of research conducted in all the scientific domains researched at the University of Lisbon, including Human Kinetics.

Congratulations to the awardees!

18/06/2026

On June 9, the Faculty of Human Kinetics at the University of Lisbon welcomed Peggy Whitson, astronaut, biochemist, and Vice President of Human Spaceflight at Axiom Space, for the “Horizons of Space” conference and a Q&A session with researchers and PhD students.

Peggy Whitson is one of the most renowned figures in contemporary space exploration, having served as NASA’s Chief Astronaut and logging more than 600 days in space across several missions to the International Space Station.

CIPER actively participated in the conference, discussing the role of representative training design and key areas for training development.

This visit follows FMH’s recent integration into the Axiom Space University Alliance, which focuses on research, innovation, and scientific development in microgravity and space exploration.

Photos from the event were taken by Alexandre Pona.

15/06/2026

On May 20, the Faculty of Human Kinetics at the University of Lisbon hosted the jubilation lecture for Professor Luís Bettencourt Sardinha, in recognition of his outstanding academic, scientific, and institutional career.

During the event, CIPER awarded Professor Luís Sardinha the status of Emeritus Member, acknowledging his longstanding and exceptional contribution to the center, including his roles as Founder and Coordinator of the centre.

This distinction also recognizes a world-level scientific career, marked by high-level publications, extensive supervision of master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral work, and participation in major national and international research networks.

Photos from the event were taken by Alexandre Pona.

11/06/2026

A FMH vai receber o Prof. Robert Newton, em parceria com a FITMED, para um workshop exclusivo sobre Exercício de Precisão em Oncologia. Considerado um dos investigadores mais citados do mundo, o Prof. Newton conta com décadas de experiência na transformação do tratamento do cancro através do exercício.

Esta é uma oportunidade rara de aprender diretamente com um dos grandes pioneiros da prescrição de exercício de precisão na pessoa com doença oncológica.

📍 Onde: Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (FMH) – Lisboa 🗓️ Data: 26 e 27 de junho de 2026 🎓 Formato: 20h Online + Workshop Prático de 16h

As vagas para o workshop presencial são muito limitadas. Garanta o teu lugar ao lado de quem molda as diretrizes globais de saúde.

50% de Desconto no Módulo 1! Usar código: STUDENT2026

🔗 https://www.fitmed.com/fma-exercise-oncology

21/04/2026

A FMH-ULISBOA irá acolher nos dias 2 e 3 de Julho 2026 a Powerpenia Conference 2026 Conference – Assessment of Human Motor Power for Health.

Num mundo que cresce e envelhece rapidamente, este evento visa explorar a potência motora enquanto biomarcador de Saúde. Proposto na literatura em 2024, o conceito powerpenia tem ganho enorme popularidade e reconhecimento a nível mundial. Esta será uma oportunidade única para refletir sobre esta temática, para a qual irá contribuir grandemente o painel de speakers convidados.

Este evento reunirá investigadores, profissionais de saúde e especialistas em exercício e desempenho humano, abordando temas como a avaliação da potência muscular, a prevenção da perda funcional associada ao envelhecimento, o desempenho físico e estratégias de intervenção baseadas no exercício e na nutrição.

A conferência constitui uma oportunidade de contacto com uma audiência internacional de investigadores e profissionais que trabalham na interface entre a ciência do desporto, a saúde e a inovação no desempenho humano.

Mais informações sobre a conferência podem ser consultadas aqui:
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Ou através das nossas redes sociais:

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Chamamos a atenção, também, para a possibilidade de submissão de abstracts para apresentação e-poster presencial ou virtual, bem como para a possibilidade de inscrição para participação presencial ou virtual.

Esperamos poder contar com a S/ presença!

Sandro R. Freitas
Comissão Organizadora

14/04/2026

O Seminário Internacional “Da Evidência à Excelência: Performance, Pedagogia e Formação de Treinadores” terá lugar no próximo dia 21 de abril de 2026, na Faculdade de Ciências do Desporto e Educação Física da Universidade de Coimbra.

Este evento reunirá especialistas nacionais e internacionais em áreas fundamentais do treino desportivo, promovendo a articulação entre ciência e prática, com enfoque na performance, na pedagogia e na formação de treinadores.

📍 Local: FCDEF-UC / Estádio Universitário de Coimbra
📅 Data: 21 de abril de 2026 (08h30–12h00)
🎯 Destinatários: treinadores, técnicos, docentes, estudantes e profissionais das Ciências do Desporto
📝 Inscrição gratuita e obrigatória até 14 de abril (17h00): https://ls.uc.pt/index.php/879318?lang=pt

A organização do evento conta com a participação de Hugo Sarmento (Coordenador do polo CIPER–UC), António Figueiredo e Vasco Vaz (CIPER-UC).

Entre os oradores convidados, destaca-se a participação de Duarte Araújo, Coordenador do CIPER, que apresentará a palestra “Performance Desportiva: Treinar a Inteligência do Corpo em Movimento.

07/04/2026

Tiago Luzes, Miguel Moreira, Daniel Carrilho, and Adriano Carvalho have published a new article in the Journal of Sports Sciences examining the competition constraints structure of the CrossFit® Games through an ecological dynamics lens.

The study provides a systematic characterization of 218 tasks (2007–2025), revealing how performance emerges from the interaction of performer, environmental, and task constraints. It highlights the predominance of weightlifting and throwing movements, the growing role of gymnastics, and a clear shift toward multi-disciplinary tasks requiring integrated strength, endurance, and skill.

By applying the MAST framework, the authors offer a robust foundation for understanding competition constraints and designing more representative training environments aligned with real performance contexts.

Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2026.2653304

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