Vale do Rio Doce University | Brazil
Dr. José Raimundo Fernandes is a distinguished scholar and educator in the field of Physical Education, holding a Ph.D. in Physical Education from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF/UFV), with a research focus on sports studies and their diverse manifestations. His academic journey is marked by a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in combat sports, concussions, and technical-tactical performance analysis. He is an active member of several renowned research groups, including the concussion research group on combat sports (UFJF/UFRJ, 2022), the Supplementation and Combat Research Group (UFJF GV, 2019), and the Psychophysiology and Performance in Combat Sports Laboratory at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2018). He earned his Master’s degree in Physical Education from UFJF (2020), where he participated in studies on performance analysis, sports psychology, and martial arts. In addition to his academic accomplishments, he holds multiple specializations in Inclusive and Special Education, Integral Education, and Adapted Physical Education. Professionally, Dr. José Raimundo Fernandes serves as a professor at the University Vale do Rio Doce (UNIVALE) and the Pitágoras College of Governador Valadares. He has previously taught at Unipac GV and UFJF, where he also coordinated scientific projects. A former Kung Fu Hung Gar and Wushu athlete with inter-state titles, he has contributed extensively to educational and sports development initiatives. Throughout his career, he has worked in public education systems across Minas Gerais, promoting sports inclusion, discipline, and personal development through martial arts and physical education.
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Featured Publications
Fernandes, J. R., De Brito, M. A., Valenzuela Pérez, D., Ferreira, A. P., Aida, F. J., Aedo-Muñoz, E., Miarka, B., & Brito, C. J. (2025). Determinants and key indicators of concussion in combat sport athletes: A systematic review. Retos, (64).
De Brito, M. A., Fernandes, J. R., Berbert De Carvalho, P. H., Brito, C. J., Aedo-Muñoz, E., Valenzuela Pérez, D. I., & Miarka, B. (2024). Effect of CrossFit training on cognition and physiological parameters according to the competitive level. Cognitive Studies | Études cognitives.
Paizante, R. O., Queiroz, A. C. C., Fernandes, J. R., De Brito, M. A., Dos Santos, M. H., Aedo-Muñoz, E., Valenzuela Pérez, D. I., De Toledo Nóbrega, O., Miarka, B., & Brito, C. J. (2024). Headgear increases protection against acute concussion symptoms in amateur Olympic boxers. Retos, (60).