Francisco Javier Gimenez Fuentes-Guerra

Francisco Javier Gimenez Fuentes-Guerra serves as a University Professor within the Department of Integrated Didactics at the Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sports Sciences, University of Huelva. He contributes to the Research Center on Contemporary Thought and Innovation for Social Development and previously participated in research groups HUM954 (Physical Activity, Promotion of Values, and Education) and HUM643 (Education, Motor Skills and Research ONUBENSE).

His doctoral research at the University of Huelva (2000) examined basketball coach training in Andalusia under Dr. José María Rodríguez López, establishing his foundational work in sports pedagogy.

Gimenez Fuentes-Guerra's research centers on the didactics of body expression, values transmission through sports, and inclusive methodologies for diverse populations. He investigates motor skills development in youth sports, Paralympic training frameworks, and the role of basketball/football in social integration programs for hospitalized children, prison inmates, and disadvantaged communities. His work bridges theoretical models like Hellison's Responsibility Model with practical coaching applications.

Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on systematic reviews examining gender/disability dynamics in Paralympic participation, values acquisition in Real Madrid Foundation programs, and training adaptations for para-athletes. Recurring themes include rule modification in grassroots sports, coach perception studies in Spanish football academies, and sports-based interventions for addiction treatment and prison rehabilitation.

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While his doctoral supervision history isn't detailed, Gimenez Fuentes-Guerra collaborates extensively with institutional partners like the Real Madrid Foundation on social-sports initiatives. No specific grant funding information appears in the source materials.

His research infrastructure includes affiliations with University of Huelva's specialized centers and ongoing partnerships with prison rehabilitation programs and hospital-based basketball initiatives, emphasizing community engagement through sports education.