Duarte Araujo

Duarte Araujo, director of Expertise in Sport at the University of Lisbon, shares his insights on the critical role of cognition in athletic performance. He delves into how cognition and ecological dynamics intertwine, pushing for a holistic understanding shaped by environmental interaction. Duarte discusses the complexities of memory, emphasizing its significance beyond muscle memory. He critiques traditional coaching methods, advocating for future-focused learning that enhances athletes' adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic situations.

Duarte Araujo, director of Expertise in Sport at the University of Lisbon, dives into the fascinating interplay of cognition and sport. He discusses how conscious and unconscious learning impact performance, challenging traditional coaching methods. The conversation explores 'active perception', urging athletes to engage dynamically with their environment, and rethinks coaching strategies to foster autonomy and self-organization in athletes. Araujo also critiques conventional performance metrics, advocating for a holistic understanding of intelligence in sports.

Duarte Araujo, an Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon, dives into the fascinating world of ecological dynamics in sport. He discusses innovative approaches to talent identification, emphasizing the relational nature of talent shaped by environment and personal traits. The conversation also covers non-linear pedagogy, the importance of psychological factors in performance analysis, and how spatial measures can illuminate team dynamics. Plus, Araujo shares insights on his upcoming book that promises to advance our understanding of performance analysis in team sports.