Francisco Saavedra has a Master and PhD in Sport Sciences and is Assistant Professor at Sports Sciences, Exercise and Health Department at University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD). He is member of the Pedagogical Council, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, UTAD. He is Vice-Director of the Master Course in Physical Education Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education (UTAD). He is Researcher at the Research Centre for Sport Sciences, Health & Human Development (CIDESD-FCT) and his research area focuses on physical activity as a health factor and the influence of morphological, genetic and lifestyle factors, across the life span. He is Full Member of the Scientific Committee of the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation – Gymnastics National School (ENGym).