Jorge Mota
PhD
Healthcare
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Australia
Biography
Dr. Mota earned his PhD in Sports Sciences at the Faculty of Sports Science at the University of Porto in Portugal. He joined the faculty of the University of Porto as a Professor of Sports Recreation and Leisure, serving as the Dean of Faculty during a two year appointment from 1996-1998. Currently Dr. Mota is Director of Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure and Faculty’s President of General Assembly. A visiting Professor at several Brazilian institutions, Dr. Mota is adviser for the National Program for the Promotion of Physical Activity (MEXA-SE) and is involved in physical activity promotion networks including HEPA Europe and IPEN. His primary area of work is in issues relating to physical activity, its health related effects, and specifically its relationship with non- communicable diseases. Dr. Mota is also involved in the development and implementation of programmes related to physical activity and health promotion, and he has authored numerous peer reviewed publications.
Research Interest
Dr. Mota earned his PhD in Sports Sciences at the Faculty of Sports Science at the University of Porto in Portugal. He joined the faculty of the University of Porto as a Professor of Sports Recreation and Leisure, serving as the Dean of Faculty during a two year appointment from 1996-1998. Currently Dr. Mota is Director of Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure and Faculty’s President of General Assembly. A visiting Professor at several Brazilian institutions, Dr. Mota is adviser for the National Program for the Promotion of Physical Activity (MEXA-SE) and is involved in physical activity promotion networks including HEPA Europe and IPEN. His primary area of work is in issues relating to physical activity, its health related effects, and specifically its relationship with non- communicable diseases. Dr. Mota is also involved in the development and implementation of programmes related to physical activity and health promotion, and he has authored numerous peer reviewed publications.
