Ana Kezić is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Croatia, appointed in December 2022. She specializes in kinesiology with research focus on sport and rhythmic gymnastics, motor skill assessment, and talent identification in sports. She teaches courses in rhythmic gymnastics methodology and fundamental movement skills assessment across undergraduate and graduate programs. Education: VSS (Undergraduate degree), Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education, University of Split (2007) PhD (Dr. sc.), Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split (2011) Research Areas: Her research encompasses sport and rhythmic gymnastics, fundamental movement skill assessment, talent identification protocols, and kinesiological anthropology. She investigates motor skill acquisition in gymnastics, performance analysis techniques, and the development of assessment tools for young athletes. Teaching Portfolio: She serves as course coordinator and lecturer for: Theory and Methodology of Rhythmic Gymnastics (undergraduate) Theory and Methodology of Sports Gymnastics 1 & 2 (undergraduate) Fundamental Movement Skills Assessment (graduate) Sports Trainer specialization in Rhythmic Gymnastics (professional programs) Article Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in sports science applications across multiple disciplines, with particular emphasis on talent identification methodologies, neuromuscular assessment techniques (tensiomyography), and performance analysis in combat sports and gymnastics. Research spans from genetic testing considerations to nutritional assessment protocols for young athletes.





