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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:
Alvarez Alvarez Mario German ([email protected])
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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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Development of an Interactive Technological Platform to Support Motor Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients Through Intelligent Assistance
Villa Parra, A. C. (PI), Cevallos Larrea, P. F. (Col), Salgado Guerrero, M. G. (Col) & Freire Bastos, T. (CoI)
30/06/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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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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Image Acquisition Using a Podoscope for the Early Detection of Plantar Pathologies
Urgiles Ortiz, P. F. (PI), Alvarez Alvarez, M. G. (Col), Andrade Rivera, D. A. (Student) & Peñafiel Quito, V. D. L. A. (Student)
8/06/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Entre Letras, Pesas y Pasión
Translated title of the contribution :Between Letters, Weights, and Passion Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Relación entre la composición corporal, el perfil fuerza-velocidad y las lesiones en futbolistas juveniles
Translated title of the contribution :Relationship of body composition, force-velocity profile, and injuries in young footballers Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Step Length Measurement Through Signal Power Analysis and Accelerometer Device: A Laboratory Comparison
Ramon, C. S., Coronel, S. R., Ruiz-Zambrano, J. L., Villalta-Encalada, R. I., Chuqui-Calle, J. C., Serpa-Andrade, L. J., Bueno-Palomeque, F. L. & Chasi-Pesántez, P. A., 2025, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support, IcSPORTS 2025. Arellano, R., Morouco, P. & Capelli, C. (eds.). Science and Technology Publications, Lda, p. 119-125 7 p. (International Conference on Sport Sciences Research and Technology Support, icSPORTS - Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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