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Biography
Ricardo Martins is a Research Fellow with a research interest in the field of cognition and affective responses to exercise in childhood. As an early career researcher, his current projects are focused on understanding how different types of exercise might influence general executive function and brain responses, using neuroimaging techniques (i.e., fNIRS).
Research Interests
Cognition; Physical Activity; Executive Function; fNIRS
Vision Statement
I aim to provide an understanding of how different forms of exercise might impact cognition in children. It is my vision to use this knowledge to find innovative ways to improve physical activity opportunities in childhood that can lead to wider health benefits.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance and Affect in Children, Coventry University
2018 → 2023
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Projects
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Football Living Labs for children with cerebral palsy
Duncan, M. (Principal Investigator) & Martins, R. (Researcher)
1/05/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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A movement and story-telling intervention improves language and fundamental movement skills and is feasible for delivery by teachers in the first year of school
Cunningham, A., Baikousi, V., Eyre, E., Duncan, M., Crotti, M., G. Martins, R. M. & Wood, C., Jun 2025, In: Learning and Instruction. 97, June, 102110.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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School ACTIVE, brain active: A meta-analysis and meta-regression on chronic school physical activity effects on cognitive performance in children and adolescents
Mello, J. B., Costa, R. R., da Silva, F. F., Martins, R. & Cristi-Montero, C., Feb 2025, In: Educational Research Review. 46, 100658.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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What are the barriers and underutilised facilitators for physical activity for children living with cerebral palsy? Could Living-Labs help provide an answer?
Pattison, W., G. Martins, R. M., Stringer, A., Postlethwaite, R., Pattison, N., Gosling, J. & Duncan, M., 3 Apr 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. (In-Press), p. (In-Press)Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Child soccer players’ perceptions of strength and conditioning training: A multi-method approach using Write, Draw, Show and Tell
G. Martins, R. M., Eyre, E., Crotti, M., Morris, R., Pattison, W. & Duncan, M., 19 Jan 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Pediatric Exercise Science. (in-press), p. (in-press) 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Construct Validity of the Athlete Introductory Movement Screen in Grassroots Footballers Aged 11–13 Years
Duncan, M. J., Crotti, M., Martins, R., Guimaraes-Ferreira, L., Tallis, J. & Pattison, W., 19 Jul 2024, In: Children. 11, 7, 11 p., 879.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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International Motor Development Research Consortium: IMDRC
Martins, R. (Speaker)
2024 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Strength and conditioning in childhood: A write Draw Show and tell Methodology Approach
Martins, R. (Speaker)
2023 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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European Congress of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Martins, R. (Speaker)
2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA)
Martins, R. (Speaker)
2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Thesis
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The Effects of Different Acute Physical Activity Bouts on Cognitive Performance and Affective Responses in Children
G. Martins, R. M. (Author), Eyre, E. (Supervisor), Duncan, M. (Supervisor) & Clark, C. (Supervisor), Dec 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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