Academic director
Dr. Luis Albesa
As a teacher of the same master's degree, PDI. Professor Doctor of the Health Department of the TecnoCampus, a university center attached to the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Coordinator of the Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (CAFYD). Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude by the Institute of Education Sciences (ICE). Doctor from the Biomedicine program of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Barcelona (UB). Official Master's Degree in Technical and High Level Sports Performance (REPTEN) by the University of Barcelona. Degree in Physical Education from the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC de Barcelona) (UB). Professor of the Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (CAFYD) and the Double Degree in CAFYD and physiotherapy of the ESCST (UPF). Member of the research group in Technology Applied to High Performance and Health (TAARS) of the TecnoCampus. National UEFA-PRO football coach for the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Academic coordinator
Sara González Millán (Perfil LinkedIn)
Ph.D. Official master's degree in Physiotherapy and Sports Physical Rehabilitation by the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Master in Structural Osteopathy by the University of Zaragoza. Graduated in Physiotherapy from Rovira i Virgili University. Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of Zaragoza. In possession of the Pedagogical Training (CAP) from the University of Zaragoza. She is currently the Academic Coordinator for the University Master's in Personal Training and Physical Sports Rehabilitation at TecnoCampus Mataró - Maresme. PDI Degree in CAFE and Double Degree Physiotherapy and CAFE. Professor of the University Master's in Readaptation to Physical Activity and Personal Training. Collaborating Professor of the Podiatry Degree at the UManresa-Fundació Universitària del Bages (FUB). He has been a Physiotherapist of the Santa Tecla Health and Social Network for 10 years. In the Catalan Basketball Federation, she was Technical Director of the Territorial Delegation of Tarragona and Head of the Tarragona PDP Center and Assistant Coach of the Catalan Cadet Women's Basketball Team (U16F) for more than 10 years.
Teaching staff
Dr. Ferran Abbot (Perfil LinkedIn). Professionally, he is defined as a specialist in sports traumatology and orthopedic surgery, especially in the treatment and surgery of muscle and tendon injuries, as well as a speaker at international conferences. He has written multiple articles for international medical journals such as The American Journal of Sports Medicine or KSSTA – The official journal of ESSKA, as well as several book chapters on sports traumatology. He is the founder and medical director of ReSport Clinic, an advanced interdisciplinary sports traumatology center in Barcelona.
Dr. Carlos Balsalobre (Perfil LinkedIn). Sports Sciences by the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. Expert in strength training and new technologies. Doctorate and two Masters in High Performance in Sports, as well as several scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. iOS developer, creator of My Jump Lab, a suite of 9 scientifically validated performance measurement apps with hundreds of thousands of downloads worldwide. He has worked as an elite sports consultant with NBA teams and elite runners, among others. He currently lectures on exercise performance, strength training and new technologies. I have given several talks at international masters, symposia and congresses.
Rubén Cabanillas Reig.
Dr. Antonio Caparrós Pons (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in Physical Education and Sports from the UB. Master's in High Performance Sports at the UAM, in Business Administration and Management at the UB, and Sociology at the UOC. Graduated in Physical Education and Sports from the INEF. Accredited by ANECA (PAD and PUP), he is currently completing a Doctorate at the UOC in Digital Health. Previously, he was physical trainer and readapter of FCBarcelona Basketball, physical trainer of the Abosluta Maculina Basketball Team and Sports Science Advisor of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. Coordinator of the physical preparation of the UESantboina first team.
Dr. Gerard Carmona Dalmases (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in Physical Activity, Physical Education and Sport from the University of Barcelona. Master's in Sports Performance, Technology and High Level (REPTEN). Master in High Performance (COE-*UAM). Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (INEFC-UB). National Athletics Coach (RFEA). Currently, he is PDI ESCS TecnoCampus Mataró – Maresme and Consultant in the AREA of FC Barcelona. Physical Trainer of the Sports Performance Area of FC Barcelona (until June 2020). Head of the Sports Performance Area in the FC Barcelona Innovation Hub (until June 2020). Teacher at 3 official master's degrees. Author of more than 10 international articles and member of the Physical Activity and Health research group. Researcher in different ongoing funded projects.
Dr. Marta Carrasco Marginet. Diploma in Nutrition. Diploma in Nursing. PhD in CAFE from the INEFC-UB. Master's degree in Physical Activity and Sport at the UB. He is an ISAK level 3 kineanthropometrist. Associate professor at ESCST-UPF and INEFC, Barcelona. Dietitian-nutritionist at the Catalan Sports Council. She has been coordinator of the degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport of the ESCST-UPF. Teacher accredited by the AQU. He is a member of the INEFC Barcelona Sports Science Research Group and has more than ten publications in Journal Citation Reports and Scimago Journal Rank indexed journals.
Dr. Francesc Corbi Soler (Perfil LinkedIn)
Jordi Cortinas (Perfil Linkedin). Degree in INEF. Master's in High Performance Sports by the COE and the UAM. High performance fitness trainer. Currently Product Manager of DJO GLOBAL.
Dr. Cristian Didier Hernandez. PhD in Nutrition, researcher and teacher at the University of Lleida. Expert in TCA, intuitive and inclusive nutrition, sport, diabetes and metabolic diseases. He has extensive experience in dietary-nutritional treatment in different life situations.
Dr. Bruno Fernández Valdés Villa (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport from the University of Barcelona. Professional master's degree in Performance in Team Sports by the University of Barcelona. Official Master's Degree in Physical Activity and Health by the University of Barcelona. Graduated in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the INEFC of Barcelona. Currently Lecturer in the TecnoCampus degree and the Professional Master's in Team Sports Performance at INEFC Barcelona. Temporary researcher in Sports Sciences for Leeds Beckett University. Teacher in different Universities. Physical Trainer of the Unió Esportiva Santboiana for 5 years.
Dr. Ventura Ferrer Roca (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport from the University of León. Master in Performance by the Autonomous University of Madrid. He is currently a Sports Biomechanic at the Sant Cugat High Performance Center since 2004 and a member of the Performance and Health Research Group in Sport. Teacher in different universities. Since 2016, he has collaborated closely with the Traumatology and Orthopedics Service at Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, supporting decision-making in Orthopedics, performing pre-operative gait analysis.
Dr. Roger Font Ribas (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor by INEF Barcelona. Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences - INEFC - University of Barcelona. Professional Master's in High Performance in Team Sports by Byomedic-FC Barcelona. Master's in Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries by the Fundació Universitat de Girona. Official master's degree REPTEN by Inefc Barcelona. National Handball Coach. Physical Trainer FC Barcelona basketball training teams. Associate Professor at the TecnoCampus Mataró – Maresme in the subjects of Readaptation to effort and Physiopathology in physical activity and sport. Lecturer in different Masters and Congresses on Rehabilitation, Physical Preparation and Training. 11 years as Physical Trainer and readapter first team FC Barcelona Handball.
Dr. Xavier Font (Perfil Linkedin). Doctor in Engineering. Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain.
Dr. Azahara Fort. Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the INEFC (2001) and Doctorate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the Ramon Llull University (URL) (2010). Diploma in Physiotherapy from the URL (2004) and Master in High Performance Sports from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) (2010). Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences at URL from 2010 to the present. Coordinator of the health and performance area of the SEGLE XXI high-level basketball team (Spanish and Catalan Basketball Federation). Specialist researcher in the assessment and training of the neuromuscular system for performance improvement and the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries (ORCID Code: 0000-0002-5071-1084). Accredited in Research by AQU in 2021 and has two six years of research (2008-2013 and 2014-2019 AQU).
Dr. Adrian García Fresneda. Doctor in Physical Activity, Physical Education and Sport (INEFC-UB). Master's in Sports Performance, Technology and High Level by the University of Barcelona. Master in performance (COE-*UAM). Professional Master's in Performance in Team Sports (INEFC-UB-CEDEIX). Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (INEFC-UB). National Athletics Coach (RFEA). Researcher of the research group in Sports Sciences (GRC). Lecturer in the official Master's in Sports Performance and High Level Technology (INEFC-UB) - COI - CAR Sant Cugat (Olympic Solidarity Program).
Dr. Antonio Gomez (Perfil LinkedIn). Degree in Physical Education (INEF-Leon) 1994-1999. Master High Performance Team Sports (INEFC) 2003-2005. Doctor of Sciences Physical Activity and Sport (University of Zaragoza) 2014 Master's High Performance Cyclic Sports (University of Murcia) 2018 National Coach (Level 3 Academic) Football 2020. Physical Trainer Football international level: Liverpool FC (2006-2008), Sunderland AFC (2008-2009) Ipswich Town FC (2009-2011). Poland National Team (2021) CR Flamengo (2022). Physical Trainer Football national experience: UE Lleida, Real Murcia SAD, FC Cartagena & FC Barcelona B (2012-2016) FC Barcelona (2016-2020).
Cristina González Castro (Perfil LinkedIn). Graduated in Sports, Health and Exercise Sciences from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. Graduated in Radiotherapy and Oncology from the University of London. Degree in Law from the University of Vigo. Postgraduate in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Different complementary trainings are also included. Responsible for the health area in the Women and Mountain group of FEDME. Reviewer for the scientific journal BioMed Research International. Reviewer for the scientific journal CCD of the Catholic University of Sant Antoni de Múrcia (UCAM). Collaborating professor at different Universities. Member of the Board of Directors and president of the Training Committee of the International Nordic Walking Federation (INWA) from 2015 to 2019. Founder in 2011 of the Association for the promotion of Health Ipar IzarraNordic Walking Bilbao.
Dr. Oliver Gonzalo-Skok (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sports Sciences · (2011 - 2015). Head of Return to Play and Strength and Conditioning Coach from August 2019 to August 2022 (3 years 1 month) Seville, Andalusia, Spain. 2019-2020 UEFA Europa League Champions. Three consecutive years qualifying for the Champions League. Head of Strength and Conditioning (U-14 to U-20) from September 2015 to July 2019 (3 years 11 months). Basket Zaragoza 2002 SAD Head of Strength and Conditioning. Strength and Conditioning teacher from December 2012 to May 2019 (6 years 6 months).
Dr. Victor Illera (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in Sports Sciences INEFC Barcelona (University of Barcelona). Official Master's Degree in Physical Activity Prescription for Health. (2014 - 2015). Physical trainer He joined Esportiva Santboiana. PDI TecnoCampus.
Dr. Alfredo Irurtia Friend. Degree in Physical Education from the UB. Doctor in CAFE from the UB. University Master's in High Performance Sports by the UAM-COE. He is an ISAK level 3 kineanthropometrist instructor. He is a professor in the Sports Performance Department of the Barcelona Center of the INEFC-UB. He is director of the Catalan School of Cineanthropometry of the INEFC. He has been deputy director of studies at INEFC Barcelona and director of the master's degree in Sports Performance, Technology and High Level. He has been technical director of the Catalan Gymnastics Federation. Member of the Research Group in Sports Sciences of the INEFC recognized by the AGAUR (Generalitat de Catalunya). Accredited by the AQU. It has six years of research. He has directed three doctoral theses. He has been IP of a funded research project. He has more than twelve Journal Citation Reports publications.
Dr. Ana Isabel Ibáñez Caparrós. Graduated in Medicine and Surgery. Master's Degree in Physical Injury Assessment and Medical Assessment. Postgraduate degree in Antiaging Medicine. Currently associate professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Psychiatrist at the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital. 10 years of experience in MC MUTUAL working as a Doctor and Responsible Doctor in Professional Contingencies.
Carlos Martin (Perfil Linkedin). Diploma in Physiotherapy at the Gembernat School of Physiotherapy and Nursing attached to the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1991-1994). Diploma in Osteopathy at the Barcelona School of Osteopathy in collaboration with the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) (2004-2008). Postgraduate degree in Sports Physiotherapy. Gembernat University School of Physiotherapy (2008-2009). Official Master's Degree in Physical Activity Rehabilitation (EUSES Girona 2013-2014).
Dr. Daniel Moreno Doutres. Graduated in CAFE from the INEFC, Barcelona. Doctor in CAFE by INEFC Barcelona. Master in High Performance Sports (UAM, COE). CSCS Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA). Physical trainer and readapter of the ACB Joventut de Badalona basketball team. He has been a teacher at the Catalan Basketball School for five years. Director of DMTrainingPro for professional athletes.
Dr. Monica Morral (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctorate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of Barcelona with a publication of a review as first author in the JSCR and 2 collaborations. Associate professor in the TecnoCampus CAFE degree. Collaborating teacher in Master's. Professor in the RFEF master's degree in performance and functional sports re-education in football in 2022. Professor of monographs and content creation in the FCF. Physical trainer in the women's branch of RCD Espanyol for 6 and a half seasons, with a league championship and promotion. Physical Trainer in the first team of the women's Llevant Les Planes during a season with promotion to the 1st Women's Division. Collaboration in the PEFS guide.
Dr. Sergio Nuell (Perfil Linkedin). Doctor in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport from the University of Barcelona. Official Master's Degree in Physical Activity and Health and Functional Sports Rehabilitation by INEFC Barcelona. Graduated in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport. Sports performance specialty for INEFC Barcelona. Currently, he is the physical trainer of the National Women's Water Polo Team. Professor at the TecnoCampus. Associate researcher in the area of "HumanPerformance and Sport Sciences" at SPRINZ (Sport Performance Research Institute New Zealand).
Dr. Alberto Ortegón (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in Sports Sciences. Master's degree in Physical Activity and Health from Pablo de Olavide University (2015). Several published articles and posters on physical exercise and its relationship to low back pain, obesity and cancer. Director of the Goals Personal Training training center. Director of the training school Training School. Teacher at the NSCA international training academy. Technogym Educator.
Dr. Alba Pardo Fernández. Graduated in CAFE from INEFC Barcelona. PhD in CAFE by INEFCUB. European Master in Health and Physical Activity (Università degli Studi di Roma; University of Southern Denmark, Odense; German Sport University, Cologne). Deputy coordinator of the degree in CAFE and permanent teacher at the ESCST-UPF. Member of the Chronic Care and Health Innovation Research Group (GRACIS), recognized by the AGAUR (Generalitat de Catalunya). Accredited by the AQU. FI grant to carry out a research study on the evaluation of the Physical Activity, Sport and Health Program (PAFES) of the Generalitat de Catalunya. Collaborating researcher in research projects linked to the promotion of health through physical activity. Co-author of more than five publications in Journal Citation Reports and Scimago Journal Rank indexed journals.
Dr. Javier Pena (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in physiology, sport analysis from the University of Vic. Master's in Sports Performance by the Autonomous University of Madrid. Degree in Physical Education from the University of Barcelona. Currently teaching at the NSCA. Director of the Center for Studies in Sport and Physical Activity (CEEAF) and lecturer at the University of Vic. He has an extensive professional career as a coach, assistant coach, strength and conditioning specialist, and professional sports advisor in organizations such as AE l'Hospitalet, FC Barcelona, Badalona Youth Club, Teruel Volleyball or the Catalan Volleyball Federation.
Dr. Carla Pérez-Chirinos Buxadé. Doctorate in Physical Activity, Physical Education and Sport from the University of Barcelona (UB) (2022), Official Master's Degree in Physical Activity and Health, UB (2017), Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Sport, UB (2016) ); associate professor in TecnoCampus (Current Affairs); associate professor at Euncet Business School (Current Affairs); Construction of Instrumentation in Association Chronojump-Boscosystem (Current); trainee teacher at the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC) (2019-2022), physical trainer at the Puigcerda Athletics Club (Currently), physical trainer at the Sánchez-Casal Tennis Academy, Barcelona (2016) -2018), Ski Instructor in the Cerdanya Racing Alpine Ski Team, La Molina (3 seasons).
Gabriel Planells Adler (Perfil Linkedin). Head of the Physical Preparation and Rehabilitation Area at ReSport Clinic Sports Traumatology.
Dr. Montse Pujol Marzo. Dr. In physiotherapy. Since 2002 at the Joaquim Blume Residence, Center for Sports Technology, Head of the Physiotherapy Service. As a team physiotherapist he has worked with basketball, field hockey, water polo and skating teams.
Dr. Mario Redondo (Perfil Linkedin). Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Physiotherapist, specialized in exercise for cancer patients. My passion for health and wellness has led me to dedicate the last 10 years to researching and applying the benefits of physical exercise in improving the quality of life of people facing this uphill battle. At the heart of my approach is the conviction that the latest scientific evidence must be at the service of clinical experience, a principle that has guided me since I founded the Exercise Physiology Cancer Center. (https://marioredondo.org/).
Dr. Blanca Romero Moraleda (Perfil Linkedin). Doctorate in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport from the) Polytechnic University of Madrid. Graduated in Physiotherapy from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid and physical trainer of the Spanish Women's Football Team. Currently, her line of research focuses on the analysis of performance according to the phases of the menstrual cycle, on the analysis of the demands of competition in team sports and on strategies for the reduction of injuries.
Jordi Sarola Gassiot (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctoral student at the INEFC of Barcelona (UB). Interuniversity Master in Research and Health by the University of Lleida and the University of Vic. Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Barcelona. Graduated in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Vic. Associate Professor in the Degree in Nursing at the Escola Salut de Mar (UPF); professor in the Physical Activity and Sport Science Degrees (CAFE), Nursing, Physiotherapy and the Double Degree in Physiotherapy and CAFE at the Department of Health, TecnoCampus – Maresme (UPF); teacher in other university programs. Founder of the Fontanella Center for Nutrition and Dietetics (CeNDieF), founding member of the Catalan School of Cineanthropometry (INEFC of Barcelona) and of the Advanced Body Composition and Nutrition Unit of the INEFC of Barcelona. Level III anthropometrist by ISAK.
Albert Torner Ballesteros (Perfil LinkedIn). Graduated in CAFE from the INEFC, Lleida. Diploma in Physiotherapy by the Bages University Foundation (FUB). Master in Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries in Football (Royal Spanish Football Federation-COE). Physical trainer and readapter of the first football team of RCD Espanyol in Barcelona.
Dr. Victor Toro (Perfil Linkedin). Doctorate in Biomarkers of Health and Pathological States by the Department of Physiology of the University of Extremadura (International and Excellent Mention "Cum Laude"). He is also a Graduate in Sports Sciences (University of Extremadura) and has completed the Master's Degree in Health Promotion through Physical Activity (University of Extremadura) and the Master's Degree in Secondary Education Teacher Training (University of 'Extremadura).
Jordi Torras (Perfil Linkedin). Physiotherapist nºcol 8745. Masters in Osteopathy Studying Masters in HR Management and Management. Expert in Invasive Physiotherapy and Ultrasound. Expert in Sports Physiotherapy and Traumatology. Member of the Neuromusculoskeletal Commission of the College of Physiotherapists of Catalonia. Coordinator of ResportClinic. Associate professor at Tecnocampus, and of the Blanquerna (FCB) collective sports master. 2 papers published as co-author and other 3 in development. Speaker at some conferences
Dr. Robert Usach (Perfil LinkedIn). Doctor in Physical Activity and Sport from the University of Barcelona. Master in Research Methodology in Physical Activity and Sport by the University of Lleida. Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport from the University of Lleida. Masters in Judo and combat sports (INEFC Lleida). Academic work experience as director of the University Degree "Sciences and Technologies Applied to Sport and Physical Conditioning" of the EUNCET - UPC. Head of the Subject "Training in the Multipurpose Room" in the Official Master's Degree in "Personal Training and Readaptation" of the TecnoCampus Mataró - UPF. Academic Director of the European Sports & Health Institute (ESHI): Responsible for Content, Courses and Training. Director of Sports Centers & technical director: DiR Up&Down, Sala Duo Bellum... Co-Director of the Akdmia DiR: Responsible for the Training Plan for more than 1.300 workers. Coordinator of the "Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport" University Degree at the TecnoCampus Mataró - UPF. Orthos Academic Coordinator: Responsible for Online Training and Product Development.
Dr. Jairo Vazquez (Perfil Linkedin). Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport from the National Institute of Physical Education of Barcelona (University of Barcelona) with performance itinerary (2007-2009). He has completed two master's degrees, the Professional Master's in High Performance in Team Sports (MASTERCEDE) by the FC Barcelona Foundation, INEF Barcelona and Byomedic (2009-2011), and the Master's in Sports Performance: "Technification and High Level", with specialty in Team Sports (basketball and handball) by the INEF Barcelona and the CAR de Sant Cugat (2009-2011). He was a grantee in 2010 in a research project at the INEF physiology laboratory in Barcelona, funded by the Superior Sports Council (CSD), investigating the effect of altitude training strategies on performance, technique and the health of elite athletes (ALTITUDE Project). In 2016 he obtained the title of Doctor in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport from the University of Barcelona. In the professional field, he has been the physical trainer of the Cantera Basketball Section of FC Barcelona (2010-2014) and since 2014 he has been the physical trainer of the first basketball team of FC Barcelona. Since 2016, he has also been a teacher in several master's degrees and courses related to sports performance, in addition to being the author of several scientific articles in international journals.