Research Groups Linked to Professors and Students of PPGEF

Exercise Physiology Study Group (GEFEX)

Leader(s): Prof. Dr. Airton José Rombaldi (ajrombaldi@gmail.com) and Prof. Dr. Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva (cozzensa@terra.com.br)

Research Group Impact: This research group is associated with the area of concentration in Human Movement Biodynamics of the Physical Education Graduate Program at UFPel, which holds a CAPES rating of 4. The group focuses on the acute and chronic effects of physical activity/exercise in preventing, mitigating, and treating non-communicable chronic diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease.

FacultyMembers:

• Prof. Dr. Gustavo Dias Ferreira
• Prof. Dr. Rafael Bueno Orcy

Social Media: Instagram – @exercicioemente

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “GEFEX.”

Physical Exercise in Chronic Kidney Disease (EFiDRC)

Leader(s): Prof. Dr. Rafael Bueno Orcy (rafaelorcy@gmail.com)

Research Group Impact: Our group consists of a multidisciplinary team, including professors and students from two universities, UFPel and UCPEL. The projects aim to study the effects of physical exercise at different stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), with a primary focus on the effects of intradialytic exercise. The group’s current research is centered on evaluating the impact of exercise on hemodialysis efficiency.

FacultyMembers:

• Prof. Dr. Gustavo Dias Ferreira

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “EFiDRC.”

Study and Research Center on Gymnastics and Childhood (NEPGI)

Leader(s): Prof. Dr. Andrize Ramires Costa (andrizec@yahoo.com.br)

Research Group Impact: This interinstitutional group (UFPel, UFSM, UFS, UMinho) conducts research and interventions in the field of gymnastics, children, and childhood. Its goal is to produce scientific knowledge that promotes new interpretations and academic and school experiences in Brazil and Portugal. The research aligns with contemporary discussions on Childhood Studies and aims to contribute to the development of Physical Education and Early Childhood Education in both professional training and practice. The core mission of this group is to develop research and extension projects in the fields of Physical Education, Childhood, and Gymnastics. The collaboration between researchers and students from different higher education institutions fosters the development of teaching, research, and extension projects.

Social Media: Instagram – @nepgi_ufpel

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “NEPGI.”

Physical Activity Epidemiology Study Group (GEEAF)

Leader(s): Prof. Dr. Marlos Rodrigues Domingues (marlosufpel@gmail.com) and Prof. Dr. Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva (cozzensa@terra.com.br)

Research Group Impact: Established around 2005, the group initially included one Ph.D. student and three master’s students in the Epidemiology Graduate Program at the Federal University of Pelotas. Over the years, it has expanded to include more than 20 members. The group has a distinguished scientific output, publishing numerous articles annually in highly ranked journals under the Qualis system. Senior members regularly give lectures and courses at major events in the field of physical activity and health, while junior members participate as attendees.

FacultyMembers:

• Prof. Dr. Airton José Rombaldi
• Prof. Dr. Inácio Crochemore Mohnsam da Silva
• Prof. Dr. Felipe Fossati Reichert
• Prof. Dr. Pedro Rodrigues Curi Hallal
• Prof. Dr. Fernando Carlos Vinholes Siqueira
• Prof. Dr. Gabriel Gustavo Bergmann

Social Media: Instagram

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “GEEAF.”

Laboratory of Studies in Team Sports (LEECol)

Leader(s):

• Prof. Dr. Eraldo dos Santos Pinheiro (esppoa@gmail.com)
• Prof. Dr. Gabriel Gustavo Bergmann (gabrielgbergmann@gmail.com)
• Prof. Dr. Mario Renato Azevedo Júnior (marioazevedojr@terra.com.br)
• Prof. Dr. Gustavo Dias Ferreira (gusdiasferreira@gmail.com)

Research Group Impact: This research group aims to:
a) Consolidate applied research lines in sports pedagogy, sports movement, and game analysis at the Federal University of Pelotas;
b) Contribute to the academic and scientific training of students in the Physical Education program and other courses at the university;
c) Ensure that research findings positively impact regional and national sports development.

Social Media: Instagram

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “LEECol.”

Motor Behavior Laboratory (LaCOM)

Leader(s):

• Prof. Dr. Suzete Chiviacowsky (chiviacowsky@yahoo.com.br)
• Prof. Dr. Priscila Lopes Cardozo (priscilacardozo88@gmail.com)

Research Group Impact: Since the early 2000s, LaCOM has been recognized for its research on feedback in motor learning. Initially, its primary research focus was the motivational effects of feedback on motor learning. More recently, with an increasing number of researchers, LaCOM has diversified its investigations, exploring how various socio-cognitive-affective factors influence performance, learning, and motor development across different populations and contexts. These factors include learner autonomy support, feedback choices, observational models, and practice volume. The lab’s research also covers mental practice and fundamental motor skill development in children. Over the years, LaCOM has gained international recognition as one of the leading research centers in its field, producing highly cited publications.

FacultyMembers:

• Prof. Dr. Rodolfo Novellino Benda
• Prof. Dr. Ricardo Drews
• Prof. Dr. Thábata Viviane Brandão Gomes

Social Media: Instagram – @lacom.esef.ufpel

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “LaCOM.”

Research Group on Physical Education and Education (GPEFE)

Leader(s):

• Prof. Dr. Mariângela da Rosa Afonso (mrafonso.ufpel@gmail.com)
• Prof. Dr. Franciele Ross Ilha (francieleilha@gmail.com)

Research Group Impact: GPEFE conducts research on pedagogical practices, professional training, and higher education while aligning its work with key educational policies. The dissertations and theses produced by group members are primarily based on qualitative research, addressing issues such as teacher working conditions, professional identity, high school education reforms, and the challenges of school-based Physical Education. Since most group members are teachers, the research is directly connected to the needs of the educational environment. Scientific articles and book chapters are developed collaboratively by undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as professors from various Brazilian universities.

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “GPEFE.”

Neuromuscular Assessment Laboratory – LabNeuro

Leader(s):

• Prof. Dr. Cristine Lima Alberton (tinialberton@yahoo.com.br)
• Prof. Dr. Stephanie Santana Pinto (tetisantana@yahoo.com.br)

Research Group Impact:LabNeuro, part of the School of Physical Education at the Federal University of Pelotas (ESEF/UFPel), focuses on Human Movement Biodynamics within the Physical Education Graduate Program (CAPES rating: 4). Current research areas include Exercise for Health Promotion, Biomechanics and Performance, and Human Metabolism. The group consists of researchers, Ph.D. candidates, master’s students, and undergraduates. Their work emphasizes physical exercise evaluation and prescription in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, particularly for the elderly and breast cancer survivors.

Social Media: Instagram – @labneuroufpel

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “LabNeuro.”

Post-Critical Interdisciplinary Studies Group (GEIP)

Leader(s): Prof. Dr. Franciele Roos da Silva Ilha (francieleilha@gmail.com)

Research Group Impact: GEIP consists of undergraduate and graduate students from UFPel’s Physical Education programs and FURG’s Education graduate program. The group is open to those interested in studying and researching post-critical perspectives across various disciplines. Their primary research project, Post-Critical Perspectives in Educational and Physical Education Studies, serves as an umbrella for various initiatives, including scientific initiation projects, theses, and dissertations.

Further Information: Available on the CNPq platform under “GEIP.”