Jesús Fortuño Godes

Jesús Fortuño Godes is an Associate Lecturer in the Sport Science and Sport Management Department at the Blanquerna School of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences, Universitat Ramon Llull. His expertise centers on physical activity, quality of life, and aging populations, with a focus on exercise interventions for older adults. He has contributed to projects like the SAFE initiative and AFAMDI research on intellectual disability and physical activity.

Research Interests: Fortuño Godes explores the impact of physical activity on psychological and physiological health, particularly in aging populations. His work integrates mixed models, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses to evaluate intervention sustainability and long-term effects. Key areas include exercise-based programs post-pandemic, social isolation mitigation, and health promotion strategies.

• Grants/Projects: Principal investigator or researcher in 5 projects including:
• SAFE (2022–2025): Investigates health, physical activity, and sport impacts.
• Impact of creative dance on psychological aspects in elderly Alzheimer’s patients (2018).
• AFAMDI (2013–2015): Evaluated physical activity effectiveness in adults with intellectual disabilities.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the SAFE research group, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on aging, physical activity, and public health initiatives.