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Organization profile
Organization profile
The Physical Activity and Sports Sciences Research Group (GICAFD) is presented as a response to the growing demand for scientific knowledge in the field of physical activity and sports. Its mission focuses on generating effective solutions to problems related to lack of physical activity at various ages, as well as providing adequate monitoring in the sports field. The group's vision highlights the importance of strengthening research in these areas, with a focus on innovation and the application of specialized methodologies. In addition, collaboration with institutions such as sports federations and high performance centers is highlighted, which reflects a commitment to the development of specialized studies and the training of trained professionals in the sector.
Research lines:
- Motor skills, physical activity and sport in learning environments
- Inclusive physical activity
- Innovation and materials in sports spaces
- Sciences applied to physical activity and sports
Coordinator:
Mario German Alvarez Alvarez ([email protected])
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Mario German Alvarez Alvarez
- CONESA Educational Innovation Group (GIE CONESA)
- Research Group on Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (GICAFD)
Person: Researcher, Research Group Coordinator
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Rwa Race Walking Analytics
Bueno Palomeque, F. L. (PI), Serpa Andrade, L. J. (Col), Chasi Pesantez, P. A. (Col), Chuqui Calle, J. C. (Col), Villalta Encalada, R. I. (Student) & Ruiz Zambrano, J. L. (Student)
18/01/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Adquisición de Imágenes Mediante un Podoscopio para la Detección Temprana de Patologías Plantares
Urgiles Ortiz, P. F. (PI) & Alvarez Alvarez, M. G. (Col)
8/06/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Predicción de la Motivación y Autoeficacia sobre el Compromiso con la Práctica Deportiva durante el Confinamiento Causado por el Covid19 y su Progresiva Desescalada
Alvarez Alvarez, M. G. (PI), Ramon Ramon, F. O. (Col), Diaz Contreras, K. M. (Col) & Leyton-Román, M. (CoI)
15/07/20 → 4/05/22
Project: Research and Development
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Foot Pathology Analyzer
Álvarez Álvarez, L. M., Rivera, D. A., Quito, V. P. & Urgiles, F., 2024, Systems, Smart Technologies and Innovation for Society - Proceedings of CITIS 2023. Salgado-Guerrero, J. P., Vega-Carrillo, H. R., García-Fernández, G. & Robles-Bykbaev, V. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 317-326 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 871 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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PERCENTILE OF PHYSICAL CONDITION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FROM CUENCA-ECUADOR: ALPHA-FIT BATTERY
Escandón, S., Andrade, S., Molina-Cando, M. J., Ramón, F., Zamora, Z. & Ochoa-Avilés, A., 1 Aug 2023, In: Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte. 23, 92, p. 191-210 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Detection of Flight Phase in Race Walking Based on Pressure Sensors
Campoverde-Gárate, J. P., Chuqui-Calle, J. C., Serpa-Andrade, L. J. & Bueno-Palomeque, F. L., 2022, Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE 40th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2022. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE 40th Central America and Panama Convention, CONCAPAN 2022).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
2 Scopus citations