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JORDI PORTA MANZAÑIDO
ACADEMICAL DATA
Studies:
1970.- Graduated in Electronic Engineering (Technical Engineering School
of Terrassa, University of Barcelona).
1971.- Master in Servomechanism Engineering (UCAL, Sta. Barbara, USA ).
1973.- Graduated in Physical Education & Sports ( INEF, Madrid ).
1979.- (since): Teaching at the National Physical Education & Sports
Institute of Catalunya, Barcelona (INEFC, Barcelona)
1989-91.- Scholarship from CIRIT ( Fullbright ) to follow Doctorate
studies in USDS, San Diego, USA and Simon Frazer University,
Vancouver, Canada.
1999.- Ph. D. in Sports Sciences: INEFC, Barcelona and Faculty of
Medicine of the University of Barcelona (INEFC) - Thesis (“Cum Laude”):
“Quantification and distribution of adipose tissue in elite athletes
measured with Nuclear Magnetic Imaging”.
2006.- (since): Professor of the Department of Health & Applied
Sciences (DHAS) at the INEFC, Barcelona
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Since 1979: Teaching at the National Sports Institute of Catalunya,
(INEFC, Barcelona). Main subjects:
1.- Kinesiology and Technology of Fitness and Sports.
2.- Kinanthropometry.
1984-1992: Lecturer in some of the Coaches Courses of the Spanish and
Catalan Gymnastic & Track and Field Federations.
Since 1992: Lecturer at the Sports Medicine School of the Faculty of
Medicine, University of Barcelona (UB).
Since 1994: Associated teacher in the Master Courses of Sports Coaching
of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE).
Since 1996: Associated teacher in the Master Courses of Sports
Physiotherapy (UB).
2000-2005: Scientific consultant for the Spanish Cycling Federation.
Since 2002 (re-accredited, 2007): Level 3 Anthropometrist (Instructor)
of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
(ISAK).
2007-2011: Chairman of the Health & Applied Sciences Department of
INEFC, Barcelona.
2007-2011: Vice-president of Grupo Español de Cineantropometría (GREC).
Since 2009: Criterion Anthropometrist (level 4) of the ISAK.
RESEARCH FIELDS OF INTEREST
Kinanthropometry:
1.1. Validation of Bioimpedance (BIA) methods.Body composition
and somatotype analysis.
1.2. Body composition and Somatotype analysis.
1.3. Study of human proportionality.
Prescription of physical activity and exercise for health:
2.1. Energy balance with different types of exercises and
ergometers.
2.2. Bone density improvement through exercise in pre-post
menopause.
2.3. Calcium intake for the improvement of mineralisation and
strength.
2.4. A new method (SAFfE) for the prevention and therapy of
back pain.
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