Dr. Furtado received a B.A. in Physical Education from the Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, PR - Brazil. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Motor Behavior from the University of Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Furtado’s line of research focuses on two main areas: (1) validation of observational models in psychomotor assessment instruments and (2) the relationship between motor skill competence, perceived motor competence, physical activity levels, and body composition.
Interests
- Motor Development
- Motor Learning
- Motor Control
- Children Physical Activity
- Childhood Obesity
- Motor Skill Assessment
Education
Ph.D. in Motor Behavior, 2009
University of Pittsburgh
M.Sc. in Motor Behavior, 2004
University of Pittsburgh
B.A. in Physical Education K-12, 1998
Federal University of Parana - Brazil