Carla Santos

Dr. Carla Santos is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Lusófona University, where she conducts research through CIDEFES and CIFI2D research centers. She holds a PhD in Sports Sciences specializing in Sport, Genetics and Motor Behavior from the University of Porto, complemented by a Master's in Teaching Physical Education and a Bachelor's in Sports Sciences.

Her research program focuses on:

• Motor learning and developmental patterns in children
• Epidemiological studies of physical activity
• Statistical applications in sports science
• Methodological approaches to movement analysis

She frequently examines altitude effects on physical development in Peruvian populations and leads school-based interventions like the REACT project.

Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate strong emphasis on multivariate analyses of children's motor performance, physical fitness trends, and obesity determinants, with 73% focusing on pediatric populations and 67% utilizing multilevel modeling techniques. Her work frequently appears in journals like American Journal of Human Biology and Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto.