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Dražen Čular is a Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, appointed in December 2022. His academic work integrates teaching, research, and national sports collaboration, with primary focus on combat sports (especially taekwondo) and talent development systems. He teaches Systematic Kinesiology, Training Theory, and specialized courses in taekwondo, roller skating, and biohacking across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
His educational background includes a foundational degree from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Educational Studies (1996) and a doctoral degree (Dr. sc.) in Kinesiology from the Faculty of Kinesiology Split (2011).
Professor Čular's research centers on biological age assessment, sports talent detection methodologies, and performance optimization. His work bridges systematic kinesiology, sports anthropology, and practical talent development, emphasizing tools for measuring physical maturity and identifying athletic potential in youth. Key applications target national sports systems and combat sports training protocols.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes: relative age effect analysis across multiple sports, maturation prediction in youth athletes, and anthropometric profiling in combat sports. His research consistently utilizes Croatian national youth teams as case studies, with methodological innovations in tensiomyography and talent identification frameworks. A recurring focus is establishing standardized national systems for sports talent development.
He leads the Croatian Science Foundation project IP-2020-02-3366 on national talent detection systems and mentors students in kinesiology programs, particularly through taekwondo coaching coordination. While specific advisees aren't listed, his role involves guiding students in scientific project preparation and sport-specific training.
Professor Čular maintains active collaboration with the Croatian National Youth Taekwondo Team, providing scientific support for talent identification and training optimization. His work exemplifies the integration of academic research with practical sports development, focusing on evidence-based youth athlete progression.