Rui Mendes

@esec.pt

Ciências do Desporto e Motricidade
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra - Escola Superior de Educação (Portugal)

Rui Mendes


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Rui Manuel Sousa Mendes. Conclui o(a) Título de Agregado em Ciências do Desporto / Sport Sciences – especialidade em Controlo Motor e Aprendizagem / Motor Control and Learning -, pela Universidade de Trás os Montes e Alto-Douro (2020), Doutoramento em Motricidade Humana pela Universidade de Lisboa - Faculdade de Motricidade Humana / Human Movement Sciences (ULisboa-FMH) (1999), Mestrado em Desenvolvimento da Criança - Variante de Desenvolvimento Motor -, pela ULisboa-FMH (1994) e, Licenciatura (5 anos) em Educação Física / Physical Education pela ULisboa-FMH (1989). É Diretor da Unidade de Investigação Aplicada em Ciências do Desporto / Applied Sport Sciences Research Unit no Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra – Escola Superior de Educação (IPC-ESE), Coordenador do Grupo Científico e Disciplinar de Ciências do Desporto e Motricidade no IPC-ESE, membro do Centro de Investigação em Desporto e Atividade Física / Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (research centre) na Universidade

EDUCATION

Academic Title of Aggregate in Sport Sciences - Motor Control and Learning -, by University of Trás os Montes e Alto-Douro (2020-06-23 and 24), 4-yr PhD in Human Movement Sciences - Motor Behaviour - by University of Lisbon (1996-1999), 2-yr Msc in Motor Development by University of Lisbon (1992-1994), 5-yr Bsc in Physical Education by University of Lisbon (1985-1990), High School at Maria Lamas in Torres Novas (1984) and Elementary School in Riachos (1975)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Sport Sciences, Motor Behaviour, Motor Development, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Play and Early Motor Development
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Scopus Publications

5739

Scholar Citations

37

Scholar h-index

100

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Scopus Publications

  • Quantifying the Key Performance Indicators of Success: An Exploratory Analysis of Champion Teams in Europe’s Top Football Leagues
    José Gama, Gonçalo Dias, Rodrigo Mendes, Fernando Martins, Rui Sousa Mendes, et al.
    Data, 2026
    This study quantified performance indicators associated with match outcomes among champion teams from the five major European football leagues during the 2023–2024 season. Ordinal logistic regression with robust standard errors clustered by team was employed, with analyses stratified by match location (home/away) and opponent quality (high/medium/low). Data from 182 matches were sourced from Wyscout® and included offensive indicators (possession, passes, shots, shots on target, expected goals) and defensive indicators (interceptions, fouls, shots conceded, yellow and red cards). Spearman correlations showed that goals scored (q=0.523) and shots on target (q=0.243) were positively associated with match outcomes, whereas goals conceded (q=−0.441) and fouls (q=−0.255) were negatively associated. Ordinal regression revealed context-dependent effects. Offensively, shots on target increased the odds of a better outcome at home (OR = 3.76) and against high-quality opponents (OR = 5.24), while expected goals (xG) was the key predictor in away matches (OR = 2.09). Defensively, interceptions were crucial against high-quality opponents (OR = 1.76), while fouls (OR = 0.53) and yellow cards (OR = 0.61) were detrimental against medium-quality opponents. Against low-quality opponents, shots on target conceded (OR = 0.22) and red cards (OR = 66.58) were critical. Volume-based indicators did not retain significant independent effects. For elite champion teams, competitive success is predominantly determined by efficiency-based indicators, shot accuracy, expected goals, and defensive organisation, whose relevance varies systematically with context. These findings provide exploratory insights and a context-sensitive benchmark for performance analysis at the highest level of European football, warranting further validation in future studies.
  • Phase-specific force–time adaptations in basketball jump shots under environmental constraints
    Catarina M. Amaro, Rui Mendes, Maria António Castro, Hannah Rice, Beatriz B. Gomes
    International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 2026
    This study examined whether task-related and environmental constraints influence the vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) waveform during the basketball jump shot, with a focus on phase-specific adaptations across shooting positions. Eighteen senior basketball players performed jump shots from three shooting positions (45° right, middle, 45° left) under three conditions: baseline, simulated defensive opposition, and simulated gym audience noise. vGRF signals were recorded using a force platform and time-normalized to 0–100% of the movement cycle. One-dimensional Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM) was applied using a hierarchical region-of-interest (ROI) approach, focusing on the unweighting, braking, and propulsive phases. Group-level effects were tested using a two-way SPM{F} ANOVA (Constraint × Position). Exploratory intra-individual SPM{t} analyses were conducted to examine athlete-specific adaptations. No significant main effects of constraint or position, and no constraint × position interactions were observed at the group level in any ROI (α = 0.05). Exploratory intra-individual analyses revealed heterogeneous, athlete-specific adaptations to external constraints and shooting position, predominantly during the braking and propulsive phases, with substantial variability in the timing and presence of significant clusters across athletes. The results indicate that experienced basketball players preserve a stable force–time organization during the jump shot despite environmental and task-related constraints. While group-level mechanical patterns remain invariant, individual athletes may exhibit phase-specific adaptations that do not generalize across the population. These findings underscore the importance of hierarchical and individualized analytical approaches for understanding skilled performance and support the use of ROI-based SPM for the biomechanical analysis of complex movement tasks.
  • Linking network structures and stochastic flow properties: An exploratory Markov-spectral case study in professional football
    José Gama, Gonçalo Dias, Micael S. Couceiro, Rodrigo Mendes, Rui Sousa Mendes, et al.
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part P Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 2026
    Understanding team performance in professional football increasingly benefits from network science, which models players as nodes and their interactions as functional links. While Social Network Analysis (SNA) provides valuable structural insights, it often fails to capture the probabilistic nature of possession. This exploratory study introduces an integrated methodological framework that combines static SNA with a Markov-spectral model of ball circulation to analyse the Portuguese National Team across two high-stakes 2025 Nations League finals matches. This approach moves beyond describing who is connected to quantifying how possession flows through the team network. Match event data were obtained via the Wyscout ® platform, with all passing actions by Portugal extracted. The framework combined SNA (using uPATO ® ) with Markov-spectral analysis (implemented in MATLAB ® ) to compute indices of passing uncertainty, diffusion speed, navigability, and network robustness. The results suggested that (i) SNA identified key players as crucial hubs for ball circulation at the micro level, while indicating a cohesive team structure with adaptable macro-level properties; and (ii) Markov-spectral quantification showed descriptive between-match variations, with the second match displaying higher Entropy (2.84 vs 2.77 bits/pass), suggestive of greater unpredictability, and a larger Spectral Gap (0.53 vs 0.45), indicative of faster potential diffusion of possession. Overall, this integrated approach demonstrates the feasibility of profiling team coordination through both structural configuration and stochastic flow properties. The Markov-spectral framework complements traditional SNA by providing quantifiable indices related to passing variability, network navigability, and structural cohesion, offering a multi-layered, proof-of-concept toolkit for analysing collective performance.
  • Effectiveness of Wearable Devices for Posture Correction: A Systematic Review of Evidence from Randomized and Quasi-Experimental Studies
    Diogo Caixeiro, Tomás Cordeiro, Leandro Constantino, João Carreira, Rui Mendes, et al.
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2026
    Introduction: The increasing development of wearable devices for postural monitoring (provide feedback on posture) or correction (mechanical or biofeedback to promote change) is partly driven by the rising prevalence of poor posture in the general population and its impact on pain perception and functional capacity. Objective: Examine the effects of wearable devices on posture correction or prevention and on related outcomes, including postural alignment, muscle activity, pain and functional performance. Methods: The review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and PEDro for studies published between 2012 and 2025. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs involving participants with postural deviations or at risk of developing them, who underwent interventions using wearable devices that provided vibratory, auditory, visual, or tactile biofeedback. Results: Eight studies reported immediate improvements in postural alignment, body awareness, and self-reported pain, particularly with devices providing vibratory or visual biofeedback. Functional task stability improved, and muscle activity during risky postures decreased. However, the strong heterogeneity across devices and protocols, small sample sizes, short intervention durations, and, in some cases, the lack of independent control groups limit the strength and generalizability of these findings. Conclusions: Wearable devices have potential as complementary tools in physiotherapy due to their autonomous and potentially effective nature. Nevertheless, current evidence remains insufficient to support definitive clinical recommendations.
  • Network analysis to understand variability and patterns of individual and collective behaviour in professional football: a systematic review
    José Gama, Gonçalo Dias, Mário Pereira, Rodrigo Mendes, Rui Sousa Mendes, et al.
    International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 2026
  • Influence of Jump and Ball Release Parameters on Shooting Accuracy in Basketball Under Varying Constraints
    Catarina M. Amaro, Maria António Castro, Rui Mendes, Hannah Rice, Beatriz B. Gomes
    Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 2025
    Background: This study investigates how both jump-related (jump height and flight time) and ball-related parameters (release height, release angle, and velocity) influence shooting accuracy in basketball under different contextual constraints. Methods: Eighteen senior players competing in the national championship (11 females and 7 males; 22.0 ± 3.7 years) performed 90 shots each across three positions (left 45°, middle 90°, right 45°) and three shooting conditions (baseline, simulated gym audience noise, and simulated opposition). Jump variables were derived from force platforms, while ball kinematics were extracted using a high-speed Qualisys camera system. Results: A three-way ANOVA revealed no systematic effects of position or opposition, and only a small effect of noise on flight time (p = 0.019), which was not confirmed by the Linear Mixed Model. Comparisons between successful and missed shots indicated significantly higher flight time, jump height, and release height, and a tendency for higher release velocity in successful attempts, with no differences in release angle. Spearman correlation showed weak associations between biomechanical variables and shooting accuracy (R2 = 0.005–0.012). Conclusions: These findings suggest that while adaptive biomechanical changes occur under contextual constraints, their isolated impact on shot success is limited. Successful performance appears to rely more strongly on release-related parameters, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to training that integrates technical, perceptual, and psychological dimensions.
  • Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the Portuguese population's physical activity
    Marina Saraiva, Rui Mendes, Alexandre Cavaleiro, Joel Marouvo, António Brito, et al.
    Retos, 2025
    Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This disease harmed people's lives, compromising a healthy lifestyle. Objective: This study aims to analyze the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the Portuguese population's physical activity and seated time during quarantine. Methodology: This retrospective longitudinal study was based on an online Google Forms survey concerning the lockdown period from 18th March to 30th April, 2020. A total of 541 responses were analyzed; all Portuguese (42.2 ± 14.8 years) completed the survey concerning the period. The valid responses were obtained from the 4th to 30th of May 2020. The physical activity during a week and the average seated time on a weekday before (T0) and during (T1) the quarantine were studied. Results: When comparing T0 and T1, there was a decrease in moderate-vigorous physical activity (p < 0.0001), walking time (p < 0.0001), and an increase in seated time (p < 0.0001), considering the whole sample group. All age groups decreased the time spent walking and increased the time seated. The highest value of seated time was displayed in the age interval of 26–35. Compared to the others, the age interval of 46—55 years showed the lowest values for vigorous and moderate activity. Conclusion: The first quarantine had a significantly negative effect on the Portuguese population's physical activity hours and contributed to a significant increase in the seating time during a weekday.
  • Improving Motor Competence of Children: The “Super Quinas” Intervention Program in Portuguese Primary Schools
    Luis P. Rodrigues, Rita Cordovil, Júlio A. Costa, André Seabra, José Guilherme, et al.
    Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2025
    Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the effects of an extra hour of a structured motor program on the motor competence (MC) of children 6–10 years old.. Design: The need for movement interventions to enhance MC among school-aged children has gained vital importance in the last years, given the negative secular trends reported. Hence, the Portuguese Football Federation organized an intervention program on MC to be implemented on the extracurricular time of the Portuguese primary schools: the Super Quinas program. Methods: Thirty-nine schools from all of Portugal were assigned to intervention and control condition, with a total of 1034 children (6–10 y old) completing all the program (77.7%). The Super Quinas intervention comprised of 1 hour of activity per week, led by a physical educator teacher during extracurricular activities for 12 wees. MC was assessed using the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) before and at the end of the program (January and April 2023). Normative results of the MCA were used to compare changes between pre and posttest according to experimental or control condition. Results: Results showed a general improvement (P ≤ .001) for all subscales (Locomotor, Manipulative, Stability) and total MCA. More importantly, the experimental group showed significant and positive differences, when compared with the control group, in the Stability (P = .007), Manipulative (P = .015), and total MCA results (P = .018) after controlling for gender, age, and baseline effect. Conclusions: The Super Quinas intervention program proved that adding 1 hour of structured movement program to the regular primary school schedule can lead to greater development of MC in school-age children.
  • Abdominal wall muscle ultrasound assessment and level of experience in Pilates - an exploratory study
    Mário Pereira, Alexandra André, Gonçalo Dias, Maria António Castro, Rui Mendes, et al.
    Retos, 2025
    The core refers to a group of muscles that allow optimal force transfer along the body’s kinetic chain and is critical for movement. The goal of this quasi-experimental study was to investigate the relationship between the experience level of Pilates participants and abdominal wall thickness. For this, we compared the thickness of four abdominal muscles—transversus abdominis (TrA), internal oblique (IO), external oblique (EO), and rectus abdominis (RA)—as measured before and after 8 weeks of Pilates training in three conditions, namely, relaxation, abdominal hollowing, and plank exercise. Eighteen participants were distributed into three groups with different levels of Pilates practice—experienced (EG; n=6), inexperienced (IG; n=7), and control (CG; n=5) groups. The RA showed a tendency to increase post-intervention in the EG (all conditions: p=0,002, p=0,006, and p=0,002, respectively for relaxation condition, abdominal hollowing and standing plank). Additionally, significant differences were found in relaxation (p=0.003, d=−0.744) and plank (p=0.009, d=−0.630) conditions in the IG. Significant differences were also registered in the EO muscle in the IG (all conditions: p=0.046, p=0.013, and p=0.008, respectively; d=0.464, d=−0.596, and d=−0.637, respectively). IO muscle thickness tended to increase in the CG in all conditions (p=0.044, p=0.006, and p<0.001, respectively) and the EG in relaxation and plank conditions (p=0.009 and p=0.007, respectively). Within groups, the effects of Pilates practice were more significant post-intervention, with the exceptions being under the contraction condition in the deepest muscles (IO: p=0.109, d=0.083; TrA: p=0.194, d=0.062). Our hypothesis was partially confirmed because 8 weeks of Pilates practice have improved significantly the thickness of the RA and EO muscles in the IG.
  • Flow Training Program: Mindfulness, Decision Making, and Mental Well-Being of Young and Adult Elite Handball Athletes
    Luis Martiny, Gonçalo Dias, José Pedro Ferreira, Rodrigo Mendes, Rui Mendes
    Sports, 2024
    This study aimed to analyze the effect of a flow training program based on mindfulness applied to young and adult elite handball athletes. A quantitative, quasi-experimental, descriptive data analysis approach was carried out. The sample included 105 athletes (51 female and 54 male). The athletes were divided into two groups: (i) experimental (n = 53) and (ii) control (n = 52). The results of the repeated ANOVA indicated that the experimental group achieved significant improvements compared to the control group in decision making (n2p = 0.086), mental well-being (n2p = 0.045), dispositional flow state (n2p = 0.103), non-judgment (n2p = 0.040), refocusing (n2p = 0.052), and mindful traits in daily life (n2p = 0.058). A Pearson analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between dispositional flow state and mindfulness in sport and mental well-being. The correlation analysis also showed an inverse correlation between decision making and sense of control and mindful traits in daily life. The findings revealed that the program can be effective in decision making, mental well-being, dispositional flow state, mindfulness in sport, and mindful traits in daily lives of athletes.
  • Implementing regular physical activity for older individuals in the family strategy program using the RE-AIM framework to ensure feasibility and sustainability: EISI study protocol
    Saulo Vasconcelos Rocha, Clarice Alves dos Santos, Ariani França Conceição, Bruna Maria Palotino-Ferreira, Danilo Barbosa Morais, et al.
    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2024
  • Physical and Physiological Demands of Amateur Portuguese Field and Assistant Football Referees
    Ricardo Gomes, Rodrigo Mendes, Amaro Ferreira, Rui Mendes, Gonçalo Dias, et al.
    Sports, 2024
  • Visual Fixations in Basketball Shooting: Differences between Shooting Conditions
    Catarina M. Amaro, Maria António Castro, Rui Mendes, Beatriz B. Gomes
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2024
  • Methodology and Experimental Protocol for Studying Learning and Motor Control in Neuromuscular Structures in Pilates
    Mário José Pereira, Alexandra André, Mário Monteiro, Maria António Castro, Rui Mendes, et al.
    Healthcare Switzerland, 2024
  • The Gaze Patterns of Group Fitness Instructors Based on Different Levels of Training and Professional Experience
    Francisco Campos, Catarina M. Amaro, João P. Duarte, Rui Mendes, Fernando Martins
    Sports, 2023
  • The influence of physical activity on the creativity of 10 and 11-year-old school children
    Ramón Romance, Adriana Nielsen-Rodríguez, Rui Sousa Mendes, Juan Carlos Dobado-Castañeda, Gonçalo Dias
    Thinking Skills and Creativity, 2023
  • Physical activity programs for older people: Methodological approach and practical implications
    Gonçalo Dias, Rui Sousa Mendes, Rodrigo Mendes, Cristiana Lameira, Luis Pedro Ribeiro
    Global Perspectives on Health Assessments for an Aging Population, 2023
  • Effects of Different Basketball Shooting Positions and Distances on Gaze Behavior and Shooting Accuracy
    Catarina M. Amaro, Ana M. Amaro, Beatriz B. Gomes, Maria António Castro, Rui Mendes
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2023
  • Visual Patterns of U16 Athletes and Professional Basketball Players
    Rui Marques, Gonçalo Dias, Fernando Martins, Ricardo Gomes, Rodrigo Mendes, et al.
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2023
  • Right to play promotion in primary education in Portugal: impact on children’s satisfaction levels and recess interactions
    Ana Lourenço, Beatriz Pereira, Rui Mendes, Fernando Martins
    Retos, 2023
  • Effect of Basketball Shooting Distance on Muscle Recruitment of the Shooting Arm
    C. M. Amaro, M. A. Castro, R. Mendes, B. B. Gomes
    Lecture Notes in Bioengineering, 2023
  • Evaluation of the Ground Reaction Force in Basketball Shooting, with and Without Opposition
    C. M. Amaro, R. Mendes, B. B. Gomes, M. A. Castro
    Lecture Notes in Bioengineering, 2023
  • Acute Effect of Myofascial Release on Muscle Activation of Snatch Movement
    Thamyres Mourão, Prodamy da Silva Pacheco Neto, Rui Mendes, A. Vences-Brito, Maria António Castro
    Lecture Notes in Bioengineering, 2023
  • Movement variability in Pilates: a scoping review
    Mário José Pereira, Gonçalo Dias, Rui Mendes, Fernando Martins, Ricardo Gomes, et al.
    Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
  • Visual Information in Basketball Jump-Shots: Differences between Youth and Adult Athletes
    Rui Marques, Fernando Manuel Lourenço Martins, Ricardo Gomes, Diogo V Martinho, Rui Mendes, et al.
    Journal of Human Kinetics, 2023

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Quantifying the Key Performance Indicators of Success: An Exploratory Analysis of Champion Teams in Europe’s Top Football Leagues
    J Gama, G Dias, R Mendes, F Martins, RS Mendes, V Vaz
    Data 11 (5), 102 , 2026
    2026
  • As competências motoras e 24 horas de movimento em crianças em idade pré-escolar
    V Loureiro, S Trindade, B Sabino, R Mendes, L Murta
    JURUFRA , 2026
    2026
  • Network analysis to understand variability and patterns of individual and collective behaviour in professional football: a systematic review
    J Gama, G Dias, M Pereira, R Mendes, RS Mendes, H Sarmento, V Vaz
    International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 1-62 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Habilidades motoras y movimiento de 24 horas en niños preescolares
    V Loureiro, S Trindade, B Sabino, RS Mendes, L Murta
    Retos: nuevas tendencias en educación física, deporte y recreación, 941-953 , 2026
    2026
  • Gestão e segurança de parques infantis e equipamentos desportivos
    G Dias, D Pinto, RS Mendes
    La seguridad deportiva a debate IV, 19-27 , 2026
    2026
  • The PAFMUP Project-Physical Activity, Fitness, Motor Competence and Mental Health of Portuguese University Students: Results from a Pilot Study
    R Gomes, G Furtado, J Pinto, G Dias, R Mendes
    Motricidade 21, e38881-e38881 , 2025
    2025
  • Effectiveness of Wearable Devices for Posture Correction: A Systematic Review of Evidence from Randomized and Quasi-Experimental Studies
    D Caixeiro, T Cordeiro, L Constantino, J Carreira, R Mendes, CG Silva, ...
    Applied Sciences 16 (1), 81 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Influence of Jump and Ball Release Parameters on Shooting Accuracy in Basketball Under Varying Constraints
    CM Amaro, MA Castro, R Mendes, H Rice, BB Gomes
    Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 10 (4), 459 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Improving motor competence of children: the “super quinas” intervention program in Portuguese primary schools
    LP Rodrigues, R Cordovil, JA Costa, A Seabra, J Guilherme, S Vale, ...
    Journal of Physical Activity and Health 22 (4), 436-443 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 14
  • Evaluating Spin Rate and Axis of Rotation in Basketball Shooting using Tri-dimensional Motion Capture
    A Caseiro, M Goethel, R Mendes, B Gomes
    Motricidade 21, 1-2 , 2025
    2025
  • Shaping the future of sports-SPRINT Internacional Congress
    V Loureiro, M Gomes, M Branco, C Mercê, LP Rodrigues, J Petrica, ...
    Polytechnic University of Beja , 2025
    2025
  • Observação e análise do jogo-variabilidade, constrangimentos e padrões de comportamento no futebol
    J Gama, G Dias, R Mendes, F Martins, V Vaz
    Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluación de ultrasonido del músculo de la pared abdominal y nivel de experiencia en Pilates–un estudio exploratorio
    M Pereira, A André, G Dias, MA Castro, R Mendes, F Martins, R Gomes, ...
    Retos 62, 54 , 2025
    2025
  • Impacto del confinamiento por la COVID-19 en la actividad física de la población portuguesa
    M Saraiva, R Mendes, A Cavaleiro, J Marouvo, A Brito, MA Castro
    Retos 66, 520 , 2025
    2025
  • Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the Portuguese population's physical activity
    M Saraiva, RS Mendes, A Cavaleiro, J Marouvo, AV de Brito, MA Castro
    Retos: nuevas tendencias en educación física, deporte y recreación, 520-529 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Abdominal wall muscle ultrasound assessment and level of experience in Pilates-an exploratory study
    M Pereira, A André, G Dias, MA Castro, R Mendes, F Martins, R Gomes, ...
    Retos 62, 54-66 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Flow training program: mindfulness, decision making, and mental well-being of young and adult elite handball athletes
    L Martiny, G Dias, JP Ferreira, R Mendes, R Mendes
    Sports 12 (6), 160 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Implementing regular physical activity for older individuals in the family strategy program using the RE-AIM framework to ensure feasibility and sustainability: EISI study protocol
    SV Rocha, CA Dos Santos, AF Conceição, BM Palotino-Ferreira, ...
    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications 39, 101311 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Physical and physiological demands of amateur Portuguese field and Assistant football referees
    R Gomes, R Mendes, A Ferreira, R Mendes, G Dias, F Martins
    Sports 12 (5), 133 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Visual fixations in basketball shooting: differences between shooting conditions
    CM Amaro, MA Castro, R Mendes, BB Gomes
    Applied Sciences 14 (8), 3168 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Physical activity patterns in university students: do they follow the public health guidelines?
    FM Clemente, PT Nikolaidis, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    PloS one 11 (3), e0152516 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 260
  • Observação como instrumento no processo de avaliação em Educação Física
    RS Mendes, F Clemente, R Rocha, AS Damásio
    Exedra: Revista Científica, 57-70 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 247
  • Perfil de liderança do diretor de turma e problemáticas associadas
    F Manuel Clemente, R Mendes
    Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Escola Superior de Educação de Coimbra , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 225
  • General network analysis of national soccer teams in FIFA World Cup 2014
    FM Clemente, FML Martins, D Kalamaras, PD Wong, RS Mendes
    International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 15 (1), 80-96 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 223
  • Developing aerobic and anaerobic fitness using small-sided soccer games: Methodological proposals
    FM Clemente, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    Strength & Conditioning Journal 36 (3), 76-87 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 218
  • The usefulness of small-sided games on soccer training
    F Manuel Clemente, M Couceiro, F ML Martins, RUI Mendes
    [Editura Universitatea din Pitesti] , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 195
  • Activity profiles of soccer players during the 2010 world cup
    FM Clemente, MS Couceiro, FML Martins, MO Ivanova, R Mendes
    Journal of human kinetics 38, 201 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 184
  • Acute effects of the number of players and scoring method on physiological, physical, and technical performance in small-sided soccer games
    FM Clemente, DP Wong, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    Research in Sports Medicine 22 (4), 380-397 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 179
  • Periodization based on small-sided soccer games: Theoretical considerations
    FM Clemente, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    Strength & Conditioning Journal 36 (5), 34-43 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 177
  • Using network metrics in soccer: a macro-analysis
    FM Clemente, MS Couceiro, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    Journal of human kinetics 45, 123 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 171
  • Midfielder as the prominent participant in the building attack: A network analysis of national teams in FIFA World Cup 2014
    FM Clemente, FML Martins, PD Wong, D Kalamaras, RS Mendes
    International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 15 (2), 704-722 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 164
  • Controlo motor e aprendizagem: Fundamentos e aplicações
    M Godinho, R Mendes, F Melo, J Barreiros
    Lisboa: FMH edições , 1999
    1999
    Citations: 145
  • Social network analysis applied to team sports analysis
    FM Clemente, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    Springer International Publishing 10, 978-3 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 139
  • Using network metrics to investigate football team players' connections: A pilot study
    FM Clemente, MS Couceiro, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    Motriz: Revista de Educação Física 20, 262-271 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 110
  • Measuring Collective Behaviour in Football Teams: Inspecting the impact of each half of the match on ball possession
    MF Clemente, SM Couceiro, FML Martins, R Mendes, AJ Figueiredo
    International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport 13 (3), 678-689 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 95
  • A systemic overview of football game: The principles behind the game
    FM Clemente, FML Martins, RS Mendes, AJ Figueiredo
    Journal of Human Sport and Exercise 9 (2), 656-667 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 86
  • Benefits of Pilates in the elderly population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    MJ Pereira, R Mendes, RS Mendes, F Martins, R Gomes, J Gama, G Dias, ...
    European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education 12 (3 … , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 82
  • Analysis of scored and conceded goals by a football team throughout a season: a network analysis
    FM Clemente, FML Martins, RS Mendes
    Kinesiology 48 (1.), 103-114 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 77
  • Measuring tactical behaviour using technological metrics: Case study of a football game
    FM Clemente, MS Couceiro, FML Martins, R Mendes, AJ Figueiredo
    International journal of sports science & coaching 8 (4), 723-739 , 2013
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    Citations: 75
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