Bruno da Costa

Dr. Bruno da Costa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at McGill University's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, and their relationships with mental and physical health outcomes across diverse populations. He holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil), with postdoctoral training at Nipissing University and visiting research experience at the University of Ottawa and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Physical Education (2009–2013), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
• MSc in Physical Education (2015–2017), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
• Ph.D. in Physical Education (2017–2020), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Research Interests:

• Physical activity promotion and intervention design
• Sedentary behavior correlates and health impacts
• Sleep patterns and their association with mental health
• Screen time and its implications for adolescent health
• Accelerometry as a tool for behavior measurement

Recent Research Trends: His work increasingly addresses pandemic-related behavioral changes, school-based interventions, and the intersection of mental health with physical activity/sleep patterns. He collaborates internationally on global health projects and employs mixed-methods approaches.

Advising & Grants: Dr. da Costa currently supervises master's and Ph.D. students (2024–25 intake). His research has been supported by grants focusing on movement behavior optimization and health promotion initiatives.

Labs & Collaborations: His work is conducted through McGill's Kinesiology labs and partnerships with institutions like the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. He actively contributes to cross-disciplinary teams studying global health and behavioral epidemiology.