Miriam Elisa Guerra Balic

Miriam Elisa Guerra Balic is a Professor at the Department of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Sports Management within the Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Sports at Ramon Llull University (Blanquerna). Her academic work focuses on the intersection of physical activity, sports science, and disability studies, with particular emphasis on intellectual disabilities and Down Syndrome.

Her research interests span several key areas including physical activity interventions for individuals with intellectual disabilities, sedentary behavior analysis, motor development patterns, and the application of digital solutions for health promotion. She has developed expertise in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis within her field.

Professor Guerra Balic's publication trends reveal a strong focus on applying physical activity interventions to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Her work increasingly incorporates digital health technologies and big data analytics to develop personalized approaches to physical activity planning. Recent publications demonstrate growing interest in gamified digital solutions for promoting active aging among adults with intellectual disabilities.

She currently leads or participates in multiple active research projects including JUDODI (a judo-based sports program for adolescents with intellectual disabilities through 2027), Big Data for multivariable analysis in healthy habits (through Phase III), and HELP-ACTIVe (a gamified digital solution for adults with intellectual disabilities).

Professor Guerra Balic has maintained consistent research productivity since 2003, with over 114 scientific publications and 31 research projects. Her h-index of 25 reflects substantial impact in her field, particularly in the areas of physical activity and intellectual disability research.