Joaquin Lago Ballesteros

Joaquin Lago Ballesteros is a Professor in the Applied Didactics Department at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Teacher Training Faculty. He holds a PhD from the University of Vigo (2011) focusing on tactical performance in football. His research group, Edunartex, explores intersections between education, nature, art, and excursionism.

His academic career includes roles in sports science education, with a focus on youth physical activity, motor competence, and injury prevention. Key research areas include gender differences in physical education outcomes, motivational strategies in classroom environments, and tactical analysis in professional football.

Publications highlight contributions to understanding body image perceptions in children, seasonal athlete performance variables, and innovative teaching methodologies. He has collaborated with institutions across Spain and Portugal, emphasizing practical applications of pedagogy in sports and health education.

Recent work explores music-supported CPR training, parental perceptions of physical education, and the role of psychological needs in student engagement. His research frequently bridges theoretical insights with practical implications for school curricula and athletic coaching strategies.