Josep Vidal Conti

Josep Vidal Conti is a Full Professor at the Department of Pedagogy and Specific Didactics, University of the Balearic Islands. He holds roles including Deputy Director of the Institute for Educational Research and Innovation (IRIE) and Director of the Master's in Research in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD from UIB, a Master's in Human Nutrition, and a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from the University of Granada.

• Roles: Vice Dean of the Faculty of Education (2010–2017), Director of Teaching Support Office (2017–2021), and currently leads the Master's program in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences.
• Research Focus: Physical activity promotion, childhood obesity, low back pain prevention, and educational interventions in schools.

His research group, GICAFE, explores physical activity and health. Notable achievements include 3 recognized 6-year research periods and over 50 indexed publications. Key projects include the PEPE study on postural education and interventions targeting school playground activity.

Teaching includes courses like 'Didactics of Physical Education' and 'Physical Activity Design,' emphasizing practical and theoretical education for future teachers.