Josep Cabedo Sanromà

Josep Cabedo Sanromà is a Full Professor in the Department of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Sports Management at the Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Sports Blanquerna, Universitat Ramon Llull. His extensive research career spans intellectual disability, aging, physical activity, water polo performance analysis, and dance therapy for vulnerable populations. As a leading researcher in his field, he directs and participates in multiple significant research projects addressing critical health and sports science questions.

Dr. Cabedo Sanromà's primary research interests focus on intellectual disability and exercise science, particularly examining how physical activity impacts aging populations with intellectual disabilities. His work with the IDEA study investigates cardiovascular and vascular modifications due to physical exercise in older adults with intellectual disabilities. He also conducts significant research in water polo performance analysis, examining positional effectiveness in numerical inequality situations. Additionally, his work explores creative dance therapy for Alzheimer's patients and motivational factors in charity sport events.

His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach combining exercise physiology, gerontology, and psychology. The research demonstrates consistent focus on vulnerable populations (individuals with intellectual disabilities, elderly, Alzheimer's patients) and performance analysis in water polo. His work often employs observational methodology, with significant use of statistical analysis including Chi-square tests.

Dr. Cabedo Sanromà leads substantial research funding, most notably the SAFE project (Health, Physical Activity and Sport) funded by AGAUR (2022-2025), with a budget covering three and a half years of research. He collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple disciplines including psychology, medicine, and sports science, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary research capabilities. His work has significant practical applications for improving quality of life through physical activity interventions tailored to specific populations.