Prof. Dr. Helder Miguel Fernandes is an Invited Adjunct  Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda and an Integrated  Member of SPRINT, Sport Physical activity, and health Research & innovation. He completed his PhD studies in Psychology (Health and Exercise) at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2007), and PhD studies in Sports Science at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2021). He has also completed a Post-Doctoral fellowship in Sports Sciences,  studying the psychological and physiological responses to different modes and intensities of exercise. His research interests include sport and exercise psychology, sport pedagogy, physical activity and health, and psychometrics.