«During the life-span, the cognitive system undergoes alterations as result of maturation and aging of brain cells, as well as their innumerable and complex interactions. Physical activity already revealed potential for preserving cognitive health, improve cognitive capability and retard cognitive decline in late life; However the effects of team sports on cognitive function (and vice-versa) remains a quite unexplored topic. So, my aim is to improve the knowledge about the effect of team sports activities on cognitive and cerebral functioning, as well as, verify how the cognitive system influence athletes’ physical, technical and tactical performance.»
Nuno Mateus, Research Fellow NanoSTIMA