José Eduardo Teixeira

Instituto Politécnico de Guarda

1) Background: Training load monitoring has become a relevant research-practice gap to control training and match demands in team sports. However, there are no systematic reviews about accumulated training and match load in football. (2) Methods: Following the preferred reporting item for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), a systematic...

The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of match location, quality of opposition and match outcome on match running performance according to playing position in a Portuguese professional football team. Twenty-three male professional football players were monitored from eighteen Portuguese Football League matches during the 2019-2020 season...

Complex and dynamic systems are characterised by emergent behaviour, self-similarity, self-organisation and a chaotic component. In team sports as football, complexity and non-linear dynamics includes understanding the mechanisms underlying human movement and collective behaviour. Linear systems approaches in this kind of sports may limit performan...

The aims of this study were 1) to analyze the influence of chronological age, relative age, and biological maturation on accumulated training load and perceived exertion in young sub-elite football players and 2) to understand the interaction effects amongst age grouping, maturation status, and birth quartiles on accumulated training load and perce...

Understanding the factor weighting in the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS) may help to predict the progression for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Thus, the aim of this study was to develop a confirmatory model to describe and explain the direct and indirect effect of each component in MetS status change. A total of 3581 individuals...

Introduction A promising approach to optimizing recovery in youth football has been the use of machine learning (ML) models to predict recovery states and prevent mental fatigue. This research investigates the application of ML models in classifying male young football players aged under (U)15, U17, and U19 according to their recovery state. Weekly...

Football has changed drastically, and currently teams can play up to 70 games in a season. This means one game, on average, every 4 days, and there is no space for pre-season. However, there may be periods of multiple games every 3 days. This congestion of games increases the incidence of injuries, which has a strong impact on the team's success du...

Objectives: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is considered one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. The aim of this study was to analyse the risk of developing T2D in a higher education community of Bragança, North-Eastern Portugal.Methods: The observational, cross-sectional and prospective sample comprised 3021 individuals, aged between 18 and 64 years...

Background: Childhood obesity presents a significant public health concern globally, with implications for cardiovascular health and metabolic syndrome. In Portugal, approximately 31.6% of children are affected, highlighting the urgency for intervention strategies. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Portuguese sc...

The purpose of the study was to examine the prevalence of the Relative Age Effect (RAE) across an international soccer programme in male and female players aged 12 years old to seniors. One hundred forty-five male (age: 18.8 ± 4.6 years; body mass: 68.1 ± 10.2 kg; body height: 177.3 ± 10.5 cm) and 218 female (age: 15.9 ± 4.6 years; body mass: 66.2...

Citation: Teixeira, J.E.; Branquinho, L.; Ferraz, R.; Morgans, R.; Encarnação, S.; Ribeiro, J.; Afonso, P.; Ruzmetov, N.; Barbosa, T.M.; Monteiro, A.M.; et al. Analyzing Key Factors on Training Days within a Standard Microcycle for Young Sub-Elite Football Players: A Principal Component Approach. Sports 2024, 12, 194. https://doi. Abstract: Utilizi...

Background: Increasing youths’ physical activity is mandatory to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCCDs). Basketball is a team sport that is potentially positive in increasing teenagers’ physical performance, health indicators, and well-being. Objective: The objective was to compare the physical activity level (PAL), body composition,...

The aim of this study was to analyze the match-to-match variation in high-intensity demands from one Portuguese professional football team according to playing positions. Twenty-three male outfield professional football players were observed during eighteen matches of the Portuguese Second League. Time-motion data were collected using Global Positi...

The aim of this study was to test a machine learning (ML) model to predict high-intensity actions and body impacts during youth football training. Sixty under-15, -17, and -19 sub-elite Portuguese football players were monitored over a 6-week period. External training load data were collected from the target variables of accelerations (ACCs), decel...

The eminent purpose of physical education (PE) is to promote physical fitness, health, and overall well-being among individuals. It aims to develop motor skills, improve cognitive functions, and instill a lifelong appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle. Physical education also fosters social skills, teamwork, and discipline, contributing...

Background: Several physical and physiological changes occur during a motocross race, mainly due to the type of circuits, and therefore the impact of different types of circuits on training load responses continues to need to be fully clarified. Objective: The main aim of the present study was to compare the internal load and external load response...

The main objective of this study was to compare the physical, technical, and tactical performances of the 32 teams that participated in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ concerning the confederation to which they belong and the FIFA ranking. Key statistics from the 64 matches played during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ were analysed. The data from th...

Introduction. Previous evidence indicates that it appears to be possible to identify a pattern of success (playing styles) in football using principal components analysis or k-means clustering approaches. However, until now, little is known about the topic in teams that participated in football world cups. Aim of Study. This study aimed to verify i...

Football teams usually adopt different offensive playing styles to increase the probability of success. However, the strategy adopted can influence match-running performance. This study aimed to verify the relationship between the key indicators of offensive performance and match running performance in FIFA Women´s World Cup 2023 (2023-WC). Thirtee...

Objective To establish the effect of high-intensity and progressive volume resistance training (HIRT), on general health, functional, mental status, and quality of life (QOL) indicators in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods The sample consisted of five people with SCI of both sexes, aged 46.2 ± 13.9 years, submitted to 12 weeks of HIRT,...

Background: The literature has reported that high-intensity training (HIIT) can effectively improve maximum oxygen uptake (VO 2 max) and body composition (BC). Still, contradictory results are reported regarding its impact of HIIT training and post-period detraining on gym users. Objective: This study aimed to verify how eight weeks of HIIT affects...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the ideal training load to be applied during periods of fixture congestion to ensure an adequate dose-response effect for performance maintenance. Methods: Match performance data and corresponding pre-match training load sessions (both N = 498 match performance cases and training-block sess...

The main objective of this study was to compare the physical, technical, and tactical performances of the 32 teams that participated in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ concerning the confederation to which they belong and the FIFA ranking. Key statistics from the 64 matches played during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ were analysed. The data from th...

Tricking has emerged as a martial arts sport that combines acrobatics, gymnastics, kicks and jumps to create multiple visually striking movements. The effects of a period of detraining in young tricking practitioners still unclear. The main objective of this study was to verify the effect of a 10-week detraining period on different motor skills in...

Introduction The application of muscle force is a determinant of football success as it is inherent to the motor control and sport. The aims of this study are: (1) to describe force variables Isometric Maximal Force (IMF), Concentric Peak Force (CPPF), and Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) in football goalkeepers from different age groups; (2) to compar...

Purpose: In addition, the study aimed to explore the predictive factors influencing improvements in mastectomy arm's strength over the follow-up time. Methods: It was a single-arm trial, with 8 female breast cancer survivors aged 64 (± 8.6) years old. Results: There were statistically significant results along the three moments for reductions in...

Nowadays, the determining role that Physical Education (PE) assumes for cognitive, psychomotor and af-fective development is widely accepted. Even so, several investigations continue to report the difficulty in motivating children to be involved and participate in PE classes through traditional teaching methods. Thus, to combat this scourge, gamifi...

Applying appropriate training loads in accordance with the defined objectives promotes optimal physical and physiological adaptations, reduces the likelihood of illness and injury and, therefore, increases the possibility of success during Rugby. The aim of this review was to compile and systematise the information in the literature on the associat...

Background and objectives: Pilates training intervention programs have gained attention as a potential approach to enhancing balance in older adults, thereby reducing the risk of falls. In light of these considerations, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to critically evaluate the existing evidence and determine the effect of Pilates t...

Introduction A multivariate training program could be a pedagogical choice to improve physical and tactical performance in a team sport taught during physical education classes at different levels of education. Thus, the aim of this study was to verify the effects of applying a multivariate training program on physical fitness and tactical performa...

Forte, P., Portella, D. L., Monteiro, D., Teixeira, J. E., eds. (2023). Towards a psychophysiological approach in physical activity, exercise, and sports. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA. doi: 10.3389/978-2-8325-2400-8

Changing the date of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 may represent a factor to consider for the expected performance of participating players. This was due to fixture congestion at the start of the season and expected weather conditions during the competition. Thus, the main purpose of this brief report was to critically analyze the potential impact...

Applying data-reduction techniques to extract meaningful information from electronic performance and tracking systems (EPTS) has become a hot topic in football training load (TL) monitoring. The aim of this study was to reduce the dimensionality of the internal and external load measures, by a principal component approach, to describe and explain t...

Citation: Hammami, N.; Mechraoui, A.; Hattabi, S.; Forte, P.; Sampaio, T.; Sortwell, A.; Teixeira, J.E.; Branquinho, L.; Ferraz, R.; Bouassida, A. Abstract: Meniscal injuries are one of the most common intra-articular knee injuries. Different treatments are presented depending on the symptoms and duration of meniscus tears, such as arthroscopic par...

Objectives The aim of this study was to cluster U-14 Portuguese regional team football players based on variables related to lower limb strength and power, dynamic balance, linear sprint, and change of direction. Method The sample consisted of 22 young male soccer players (13.83 ± 0.44 years). A set of variables related to lower limb strength and...

The influence of environmental factors on key physical parameters of soccer players during competitive match-play have been widely investigated in the literature, although little is known on the effects of sub-zero ambient temperatures on the performance of adult elite soccer players during competitive matches. The aim of this study was to assess h...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of exercise order in multicomponent training (MCT) on the maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) of older women. A total of 91 older women, ranging in age from 60 to 85 years, were randomly assigned to either Group A or Group B. Group A performed a warm up followed by aerobic training and resistance tra...

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and death. In addition, obesity among children and adolescents has reached unprecedented levels and studies show that obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese adults. Therefore, both the prevention and treatment of obesi...

The present study examined the effect of acute caffeine ingestion (150 mg) on the physical performance of elite European soccer players during official competitive match-play. The current investigation was a parallel-group design that collated data from a cohort of 19 male outfield players from an elite European soccer team (mean ± SD, age 26 ± 4 y...

Citation: Encarnação, S.; Rodrigues, F.; Monteiro, A.M.; Gouili, H.; Hattabi, S.; Sortwell, A.; Branquinho, L.; Teixeira, J.E.; Ferraz, R.; Flores, P.; et al. Obesity Status and Physical Fitness Levels in Male and Female Abstract: Obesity and decreasing fitness levels among the youth are growing concerns in Portugal, similar to other developed coun...

This study aimed to compare the daily training load (TL) in first-team and U-18 soccer players from an English Premiership club. 36 first-team (age 23.2 ± 5.9 years, weight 75.2 ± 8.1 kg, height 1.83 ± 0.06 m), and 22 U-18 players (age 17.5 ± 1.1 years, weight 71.1 ± 8.2 kg, height 1.78 ± 0.08 m) participated. GPS metrics were measured during all p...

The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a middle-aged north-eastern Portuguese population, (2) to analyze the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG), and (3) to assess the risk of T2D in this community-based sample. An exploratory, retrospective, and cross-sectional study was conducted from a tot...

Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide. This disease represents one of the main points of public health concern today, aggravating the situation due to the numerous barriers to preventing, treating, and rehabilitation of patients affected by this health condition. In this way, this letter to the editor aims to discuss the barriers...

The aim of this study was to compare the physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) levels of young and middle-aged adults living in and around the municipality of Penafiel and to determine whether they meet PA recommendations. The researchers used the “International Physical Activity Questionnaire” (IPAQ) to measure moderate to vigorous PA...

Multicomponent exercise programs, which combine multiple modalities such as aerobic exercises, strength training exercises, flexibility exercises, and balance exercises, can help to promote healthy aging and prevent chronic diseases in aged women. Thus, the goal of this study is to examine if a multicomponent exercise program could improve body com...

Based on the assessment and diagnosis, the rest period following a moderate/severe injury may lead to de-conditioning for the injured player and therefore an association with a prolonged rehabilitation, reconditioning and return to sport is observed post-injury. The aim of the present study was to assess the impact of all injuries on match running...

The aim of this study was to compare physical, mental, and biochemical health indicators of 48 older women (67 ± 1 year) who practiced multicomponent exercise program (ME, n = 25) and self-selected physical activity (PA, n = 23) for 6 months. It was an observational study, which aimed to relate a prospective intervention. Displacement speed, lower...

Medical ethicists have questioned the use of no-treatment controlled studies (placebo and sham procedure) of new therapies when safe and effective standard therapies are available for use as an active or "equivalence" control. Currently, ethical and conduct principles for biomedical research specifically prohibit projects that do not make or deny t...

The study of teaching models used during the discipline of physical education has been the object of analysis over the last few years. Even so, due to the increasing reduction in the levels of participation in sport, there is a need to reflect on the most effective pedagogy and teaching models to reverse this trend. For these reasons, this review h...

Citation: Matos, R.; Moreira, C.; Alves, E.; Teixeira, J.E.; Rodrigues, F.; Monteiro, D.; Antunes, R.; Forte, P. Tactical Knowledge by Decision Making and Motor Efficiency of Young Football Players in Different Playing Positions during a Three-aSide Small-Sided Game. Behav. Sci. 2023, 13, 310. https:// Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare...

Este livro foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de fornecer uma visão geral dos princípios básicos do treino, incluindo as adaptações fisiológicas e biomecânicas que ocorrem durante o exercício, bem como as diferentes modalidades de treino, a importância do planeamento e da periodização. Com uma linguagem clara e objetiva, os conteúdos apresentados fora...

Assessment of dynamic balance is typically completed through functional tests, such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, which measures the time it takes for an individual to stand up from a chair, walk a set distance, turn around, and sit back down. This test has been validated in several countries. However, in the Portuguese population there is a g...

Biomechanics is a multidisciplinary study of the mechanical laws and principles that govern human movement and the functioning of biological systems [...]

O processo de treino em futebol implica o desenvolvimento integrado de vários domínios (físico, tático, técnico, psicológico). Por essa razão, tem-se observado um aumento crescente na utilização dos jogos reduzidos e condicionados como uma ferramenta poderosa para melhorar as diferentes componentes do jogo. No contexto da conceção do jogo reduzido,...

Abstract: COVID-19 has serious effects on cardiorespiratory capacity. In this sense, physical activity has been identified as beneficial in the treatment of cardiorespiratory diseases due to its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive benefits. To date, no study has been found on cardiorespiratory capacity and rehabilitation in patients cured after...

Este livro foi elaborado com o objetivo de fornecer uma base sólida de conhecimentos sobre os processos fisiológicos que ocorrem no organismo durante a prática de exercício físico. A Fisiologia do Exercício é uma área de estudo fundamental para quem tem interesse no desempenho. Compreender os efeitos do exercício sobre o sistema cardiovascular, res...

Objective: To establish the effect of high intensity and progressive volume resistance training (HIRT), on general health, functional, mental status, and quality of life (QOL) indicators in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: The sample consisted of 5 people with SCI of both sexes, aged 46.2 ± 13.9 years, submitted to 12 weeks of HIRT, t...

Background and Study Aim: Despite the well-known efficiency of the boxing art, research focused on the effectiveness of boxing skills used in other full-contact combat sports remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed is knowledge about the effectiveness of boxing skills in other full-contact combat sports. Material and Methods: The critical anal...

The Organizing Committee of the I Mountain Consortium Meeting for Knowledge of Young Researchers - STEAM and the VII Meeting of Young Researchers, held on November 24th 2022, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, has awarded the the communication entitled: Rosa Ativo Project - Regular physical exercise program for cancer patients presented by the au...

Several studies have investigated the changes that occur in energy expenditure throughout life. In fact, from childhood to old age, human beings go through a series of changes in their life habits, which cause physical and physiological changes in the body, which can influence the energy expenditure of individuals. This brief review aimed to synthe...

Background Moderate to very large correlation between internal training load, external training load, and recovery status have been reported in elite youth football. However, little is known about subelite youth football training environments. Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the association between training load and recovery stat...

Background Positional data have been used to capture physical and tactical factors in football, however current research is now looking to apply spatiotemporal parameters from an integrative perspective. Thus, the aim of this article was to systematically review the published articles that integrate physical and tactical variables in football using...

The identification and development of talent in basketball has been seen as a dynamic and complex process. Furthermore, there are numerous factors that play an important role in the evolution of the basketball player during childhood and adolescence. In this brief review, we critically analyze the main factors to be considered in the development of...

Compensatory training sessions have been highlighted as useful strategies to solve the differential weekly training load between the players’ starting status. However, the influence of the players’ starting status is still understudied in sub-elite youth football. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the weekly training load on a standard mic...

Purpose The drag in walking, running, and sprinting locomotion can be assessed by analytical procedures and experimental techniques. However, assessing the drag variations by these three main locomotion’s (i.e., walking, running, and sprinting) were not found using computational fluid dynamics. (CFD). Thus, the aim of this study was two-fold: (1) t...

The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between abdominal adiposity and physical fitness in the obesity status of Portuguese adolescents. BMI, abdominal adiposity, and physical fitness tests from the FITescola® were evaluated in a total of 654 Portuguese adolescents, aged 10-19 years old—male: n = 334 (51%), female: n = 320 (49%). For...