Manuel Tomas Abad Robles

Manuel Tomas Abad Robles is a Professor at the University of Huelva, affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sports Sciences and the Department of Integrated Didactics. His research focuses on the Didactics of Body Expression, aiming to integrate physical activity into educational frameworks for holistic development.

• Research Groups: HUM954 Physical Activity, Promotion of Values, and Education; previously part of HUM643 Education, Motor Skills and Research ONUBENSE
• Research Center: Research Center on Contemporary Thought and Innovation for Social Development

His work emphasizes values education through sports, exploring topics like sportsmanship, addiction prevention, and self-esteem in educational settings. He has conducted systematic reviews on teaching methodologies in team sports, adapted sports for marginalized populations, and gender perspectives in sports research.

Recent publications highlight trends in coach training, Paralympic athlete development, and social integration via sports programs. He collaborates with institutions like the Real Madrid Foundation to evaluate educational sports initiatives, including programs for prison inmates and hospitalized youth.