María Fernández Rivas

María Fernández Rivas is a full-time faculty member at the Pontifical University of Comillas, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Education, Methods of Research and Evaluation. She holds a PhD in Education from Universidad Camilo José Cela and a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

Education:

• Doctorate in Educational Sciences, Universidad Camilo José Cela
• Master in Secondary Education Teaching, Universidad Camilo José Cela
• Bachelor in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Her research focuses on pedagogical methodologies in Physical Education, particularly teaching styles, cooperative learning, and inclusive education. She investigates how teaching strategies impact classroom dynamics, teacher perception, and student engagement. Her work bridges theory and practice in physical education pedagogy, emphasizing evidence-based instructional approaches.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on assessing teaching styles, validating pedagogical instruments, and analyzing teacher attitudes toward cooperative and inclusive methods in physical education. Her work spans multiple Spanish and international journals, contributing to educational research in sports pedagogy.

She holds ANECA certifications as Assistant Doctor Professor and Private University Professor, affirming her academic qualifications. No formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text.

María Fernández Rivas supervises Final Degree Projects (TFG) and Final Master's Projects (TFM), contributing to student mentorship. She has extensive teaching experience at both university and secondary levels. She is also involved in teacher training for secondary education exams and e-learning.

She is a member of the research group "Innovación educativa para una formación integral en diferentes etapas y contextos" and contributes to curriculum development in physical education and sociosports animation.