3rd Maranhão International Congress on Physical Activity, Health and Quality of Life

Holds a degree in Physical Education from the State University of Londrina (1974), a Master’s degree in Human Movement Science from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1984), a PhD in Physical Education from the University of São Paulo (1994), and a postdoctoral fellowship in Physical Fitness and Health from the Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal (1997). Retired Associate Professor at the Center for Physical Education and Sports of the State University of Londrina, Paraná (1980–2011). Coordinated the Stricto Sensu Professional Graduate Program (Master’s and PhD) in Exercise for Health Promotion at the University of Northern Paraná (2012–2022). Currently serves as a faculty advisor in the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program (Master’s) in Human Movement Sciences at the State University of Northern Paraná. Leader of the Study and Research Group on Health-Related Physical Activity, established in 1994, with three research lines: (a) health risk behaviors; (b) physical activity/exercise for health promotion; and (c) teaching programs within the physical education curriculum. Since 1998, has been a Research Productivity Fellow of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Serves as a peer reviewer and has published articles in high-impact national and international scientific journals. Author of books in the field and scientific advisor in the development of software focused on exercise assessment and prescription.