Conference Cycle 50 years of Freedom, Physical Education and Sport

Between the 22nd and 26th of April 2024, the Physical Education and Sports Week at Universidade Lusófona will take place. This edition will be marked by the celebration of the 50th anniversary of April 25th, an event of great importance in the history of Portugal.

During this week dedicated to Sport, students, guests and professionals in the field will participate, promoting an environment conducive to debate and reflection on the progress and challenges faced within the scope of Physical Education and Sport in Portugal.

Programme

9h00 - 12h00 - Men's Futsal Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

9h30 - 10h00 - Opening Session - Dr. José Araújo Auditorium

• Prof. Doctor José Bragança de Miranda, Rector of the Lusófona University
• Prof. Doctor Manuel de Almeida Damásio, President of the University's Board of Directors
• Prof. Doctor Jorge Proença, Director of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports

10h00 - 12h00 - Conference/Debate: The Importance of the Academy in the Training and Success of Football Coaches in Portugal - Dr. José Araújo Auditorium

• Prof. Nelo Vingada - Football Coach and Former University Teacher
• Prof. Rui Vitória - Football Coach
• Prof. Mónica Jorge - FPF Director for Women's Football and Former Coach
  • Moderator: Professor Doctor Paulo Cunha, FEFD - CUL

12h00 - 13h30 - Women's Futsal Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima
15h00 - 17h30 - Handball Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

10h00 - 11h00 - Lecture - SUFHA Project: Stand Up for Healthy Aging - Dr. José Araújo Auditorium

• Prof. Doctor Pedro Júdice, FEFD - CUL

11h00 - 13h00 - Round table: Historical context of fitness in Portugal: Visions of different stakeholders on the past, present, and future of the area - Dr. José Araújo Auditorium

• Professor Doctor Luís Cerca, Professor FEFD - CUL
• Dr. André Manz, CEO of Manz
• Dr. José Luís Costa, representative of AGAP
• Dr. Pedro Dores, former FEFD student and General Director of the People
  chain
  • Moderator: Professor Diogo Teixeira, FEFD - CUL

13h00 - 14h00 - Portuguese Teqball Federation - Demonstration with High Performance athletes - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

14h00 - 17h30 - Volleyball Tournament (mixed 4X4)

9h00 - 13h00 - Volleyball Tournament (mixed 4X4) - Pavilion Prof. Teotónio Lima

9h30 - 10h45 - Maurice Piéron Days - 1st Panel: Physical Education and School Sports in Spain and Portugal before and after the installation of Democracy - Cinema Fernando Lopes

• Prof. Doctor Miguel González Valeiro - Professor at the University of A Coruña
• Professor Luís Bom, Professor at FEFD - CUL
  • Moderator: Prof. Doctor Francisco Carreiro da Costa

11h15 - 12h15 - Maurice Piéron Days - 2nd Panel: Sport and Coach Training in Spain and Portugal before and after the Installation of Democracy - Cinema Fernando Lopes

• Prof. Doctor Rafael Acero, Dean and Director of the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education at the University of A Coruña
• Prof. António Jacinto Vasconcelos Raposo, Master in High Performance Training
  • Moderator: Prof. Doctor Francisco Carreiro da Costa

12h30 - 12h45 - Closing session of the Journeys - Cinema Fernando Lopes

• Prof. Doctor Jorge Proença, Director of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports

13h00 - 14h30 - Men's Futsal Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

14h30 - 15h30 - 3X3 Women's Basketball Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

15h30 - 16h00 - 3X3 Men's Basketball Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

09h00 - 10h00 - Quarter Finals of the Men's Futsal Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

10h00 - 11h30 - Round of 16 and Quarter Finals of the Volleyball Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

11h30 - 12h30 - Physical Education Week Debate - Pavilion Prof. Teotónio Lima

12h30 - 13h00 - Final of the Handball Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

13h30 - 14h30 - Semi-finals and Final of the Basketball Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

14h00 - 15h30 - Semi-finals and Final of the Volleyball Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

15h30 - 17h00 - Semi-finals and Final of the Futsal Tournament - Pavilhão Prof. Teotónio Lima

17h00 - 17h30 - Prize Giving - Pavilion Prof. Teotónio Lima

17h30 - 22h00 - Sunset at the Physical Education and Sports Student Center - Next to Xiribitáta