ACADEMIC EDUCATION 1. Graduated in Basic Education Teachers Course - Variant of Physical Education by Coimbra School of Education; 2. Master's Degree in Sports Science in the specialization area of ​​Sports for Children and Youth in Oporto´s University; PUBLICATIONS 1. Co-author of three books: “Prevenir a Jogar” – Manual of games and ludic-sports activities” – C.M. Condeixa - 1999 “Ser Activo” Texto Editores – School manual for the 3ºCEB – Texto editores - 2001 “Desporto@Aventura” - School Manual for the 3ºCEB - Texto Editores – 2006 2. Article “Physical fitness and school sport – study in children and young people from eleven to fifteen years of the district of Coimbra” in Bulletin SPEF- nº17/18 (2nd series) – 1999 p.73-79 PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH PROJECTS 1. Participation in the scope of the Master's thesis in the research project FACDEX - Somato-Motor Development and Sport Excellence Factors in Portuguese population, developing this study for the district of Coimbra. The project was coordinated by Professor Doctor António Marques. 2. Professor at the Jean Piaget School of Education – 1999 – 2002 3. Professor at the Higher School of Education of Coimbra – 2004 – 2008