Élvio Rúbio Quintal Gouveia
Faculty of Social SciencesPenteada University Campus , Floor 1, Office 1.57
erubiog@staff.uma.pt
(+351) 291 705 313 / 5313
Biographical Notes
He is also an associate member of the Swiss Centre of Expertise in Life Course Research (LIVES), the LIVES Working Group on Lifespan Dynamics, and the Lifespan Developmental Psychology Research Group. In addition, he collaborates with the Centre for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability (CIGEV) at the University of Geneva.
ERG holds a PhD in Sports Sciences, as well as bachelor?s and master?s degrees in Physical Education and Sport, all from the University of Madeira.
His scientific activity focuses on three main areas:
? Healthy ageing: development of multidisciplinary approaches addressing determinants of health and well-being in older adults;
? Sports training: assessment of physical performance and physiological responses in training and competition;
? Assistive technologies: design and testing of assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices, within the Interactive Technologies Institute, where he serves as Principal Investigator.
ERG has authored more than 200 articles published in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Publications
Physical Education at School and in Today's Society, Marques, A., & Gouveia, E.R., 978-0-85014-864-0, London: IntechOpen, 2025
Characteristics of changes in contractile properties of muscle after anaerobic exercise, Dydek, J., Bliźniak, K., Sarmento, H., Ihle, A., Gouveia, É.R., Iskra, J., & Przednowek, K., Applied Sciences, 2024
Comparing locomotor intensity indicators in soccer training and competition across contextual factors: A study of replaced coaches in a Portuguese professional 1st league team, Sousa, H., Clemente, F. M., Sarmento, H., Gouveia, É. R., & Musa, R. M., Frontiers in Sports Active Living, 2024
Desafios da escola e da educação física ? Tradição e inovação, Antunes, H., Lopes, H., Alves, R., Rodrigues, A., Correia, A. L., & Gouveia, É.R., 978-989-8805-97-3, Funchal: Universidade da Madeira, 2024
Dynamic associations between frailty and cognition over 4 years: A population-based study on adults aged ≥50 from 12 European countries, Nascimento, M.d.M., Ihle, A., Gouveia, É.R., & Marques, A., Journal of Affective Disorders, 2024, 543
Effects of changing the head coach on soccer team?s performance: A systematic review., Sousa, H., Clemente, F. M., Gouveia, É.R., Field, A., & Sarmento, H, Biology of Sport, 2024, 94
Estimated energy expenditure in youth while playing active video games: A systematic review, França, C., Ashraf, S., Santos, F., Dionísio, M., Ihle, A., Marques, A., de Maio Nascimento, M., & Gouveia, É.R., Sports, 2024
Exploring sex differences regarding the mediation of the relationship between depression and quality of life via moderate and vigorous physical activity in old age: A longitudinal study, Nascimento, M. d. M., Marques, A., Gouveia, É.R., & Ihle, A., Journal of Affective Disorders, 2024, 162
Fundamentos do Walking Football: Estratégias Pedagógicas para um Futebol Inclusivo, Gouveia, É.R., Santos, F., Romão, T., Teixeira, F., Marques, A., Sarmento, H., & Lopes, H., 978-989-8805-99-7, Funchal: Universidade da Madeira, 2024
Genetic regulation of physical fitness in children: A twin study of 15 motor tests from Eurofit and Fitnessgram test batteries, Silventoinen, K., Maia, J., Sillanpää, E., Sund, R., Gouveia, É. R., Antunes, A., Marques, G., Thomis, M., Kaprio, J., & Freitas, D., Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2024, 2006
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Ciências do Desporto, 2011, University of Madeira
Master Degree in Educação Física e Desporto, 2007, University of Madeira
Undergraduate Degree in Educação Física e Desporto, 2003, University of Madeira
Current Duties
Membro of the Department of Physical Education and Sports
Presidente of the Faculdade de Ciências Sociais
Presidente of the Scientific Board of the Faculdade de Ciências Sociais