Dr. Pedro Morouço

Biography

Pedro Morouço is Associate Professor on Sport Sciences at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria and Scientific Director of the Research Centre for Human Movement Sciences. He is the Course Coordinator of the Master Degree in Sport and Health for Children and Youth and President of the Representatives Assembly of the High School of Education and Social Sciences.Pedro received his first degree and MSc in Sport Sciences from University of Porto and the PhD degree from University of Beira Interior. He has co-edited two books, authored and co-authored more than 100 papers published in books (n=12), international journals (n=34) and international conferences (n=64).After receiving the New Investigator Award 2014 from ISBS, has become member of the Editorial Boards in several international peer-review journals, is a reviewer of 7 Journals indexed in the Web of Science.

Research Interest

Sports Optimization, Biophysical demands of Human Movement, and Health & Sport for all.