Raquel Vaquero Cristobal

Raquel Vaquero Cristobal is an Assistant Professor at the University of Murcia (UMU) within the Faculty of Sports Sciences and the Department of Physical Activity and Sport. She holds a Doctorate from UCAM (2017) and has extensive academic credentials, including multiple prestigious awards and editorial roles.

Educational Background:

• Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte (UMU, 2011)
• Máster en Envejecimiento (UMU, 2012)
• Máster en Rendimiento Deportivo y Salud (UMH, 2014)
• Máster en Formación del Profesorado (UCAM, 2017)

Research Focus: Her work centers on the effects of Pilates on anthropometry, body image, spinal alignment, and hamstring flexibility. She is affiliated with the Movement Sciences and Sport research group and has published over 137 articles in JCR/SCOPUS journals, edited 19 books, and led 5 special issues in academic journals.

Awards and Recognition:

• 2023: Young Scientist Award in Sport (Fundación Séneca)
• 2014: Extraordinary Master’s Prize (UMH)
• 2011: Undergraduate Excellence Prize (UMU)
• 2013–2018: Research Sexenium (ANECA)

Grants and Leadership: Principal Investigator of:

• 2022: State Research Project (Plan Estatal)
• 2021: Erasmus+ Sport Project
• 2020/2022: 2 Educational Innovation Projects (UMU)
• 2023: Industry Collaboration Contract

Teaching and Editorial Roles: Teaches in Sports Science and Nutrition programs at UMU. Former Editor-in-Chief of *Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte* (Q3/Q1 ranked) and editorial board member of three journals. Holds ANECA certifications for university teaching roles.