Juan Recio

Juan Recio serves as a permanent Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Sciences at Miguel Hernández University, located in Elche, Spain. His academic role encompasses teaching across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, with leadership responsibilities as course coordinator for Nautical Sports, Outdoor Physical Activity, and Physical Activity Prescription for Health Promotion, alongside supervision of final degree and master's projects.

His research interests span Sports Science and Physical Education, with specialized focus on Sports Rehabilitation, Biomechanics of Human Movement, Injury Prevention, and the application of physical activity for health promotion in aging populations. This is evidenced by his involvement in the Master's in Gerontology and Health program and courses like Injury Prevention and Physical-Sport Rehabilitation, reflecting a strong emphasis on practical health interventions through outdoor and nautical sports contexts.

Professor Recio actively mentors students through final projects in the Bachelor's in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and Master's programs in Gerontology and Health/Sport Performance and Health, emphasizing real-world applications of sports science. His advising integrates theoretical knowledge with fieldwork in external practices and internships.

Contact details include university email (cjuan@umh.es) and telephone (+34 615984722), with office hours held Wednesday mornings from 09:00 to 13:00 at the Sport Sciences Department (Avda. de la Universidad, s/n. Edificio CID, 03202 ELCHE).