Manel Font Farre

Manel Font Farre is an Associate Lecturer at the Sport Science and Sport Management Department, Blanquerna School of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences, Ramon Llull University. His research focuses on the intersection of physical activity, intellectual disability, and aging, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. He has led or contributed to multiple research projects investigating exercise interventions in populations with intellectual disabilities and older adults.

Key research interests include:

• Cardiac autonomic modulation during exercise
• Cognitive function improvements via aerobic exercise
• Measurement validity of sedentary behavior metrics
• Exercise capacity in aging populations with disabilities

His recent articles highlight trends in:

• Intervention studies for traumatic brain injury survivors
• Cardiovascular responses to exercise in vulnerable populations
• Protocol development for systematic reviews in disability health

He collaborates in projects such as the SAFE initiative (Salut, Activitat Física i Esport) and the IDEA Study series, focusing on intellectual disability-related exercise physiology. His work emphasizes translational research to improve quality of life through physical activity.