Emerson Luís Velozo

Emerson Luís Velozo is a Professor in the Physical Education Department at Middle West State University (UNICENTRO) in Parana, Brazil. He holds a Doctorate and Master's degree in Physical Education from Campinas State University and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Ponta Grossa State University. His academic journey includes a research period at the Anthropology Department of Nova University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in Lisbon, Portugal.

• Doctorate: Campinas State University
• Master's: Campinas State University
• Bachelor's: Ponta Grossa State University

His research focuses on the social, anthropological, and epistemological dimensions of body education and physical practices, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches linking education, culture, and contemporary human development. He leads the Research Group in Education, Culture and Contemporaneity and has held leadership roles in academic programs and thematic working groups, including coordination of the Epistemology group at the Brazilian College of Sports Sciences (2011–2013), the Postgraduate Program in Education (2013–2015), and the Physical Education Department (2021–2022).