https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/24867 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:44:23 GMT 2026-04-11T08:44:23Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/46888 Title: MEMORIAL DESCRITIVO: Aprendendo para poder ensinar – a história de um sonhador Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/46888 2025-08-29T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/46604 Title: Trilhas e partilhas na jornada de uma professora em movimento Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/46604 2025-07-23T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/46478 Title: Ensinando o Movimento, Movendo a Ciência: Associando meu Melhor com o Possível Abstract: In this memorial, I detail my professional and academic journey, which is presented in support of my promotion to the rank of Full Professor at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU). Born in 1965, I built my career while working to finance my studies, and I obtained degrees in Physical Education (1986) and Physical Therapy (1991). Additionally, I hold two specialization titles (1993-1994), a Master's in Bioengineering from USP (1998), and a Doctorate in Physiology from UNICAMP (2005). My education also included a postdoctoral fellowship in the USA (2014-2015), focused on biomechanics. My teaching journey began in 1993 at private institutions, including UNAERP, UNIP, and UNITRI, where I taught various subjects for Physical Therapy and Physical Education courses, in addition to working clinically. Starting in 2009, I joined public universities (first UNIFAL-MG and then UFU), where I consolidated my work in undergraduate and postgraduate education. During this period, I also took hospital shifts at the UFU Clinical Hospital. In the research area, I structured my activities from the outset of my doctoral studies, initially focusing on musculoskeletal dysfunctions, particularly knee osteoarthritis. My postdoctoral experience expanded my competencies in biomechanics and rehabilitation, resulting in a significant increase in publications and partnerships, both national and international. In addition to my contributions to teaching and research, I performed several administrative and technical-scientific roles. I actively participated in curricular restructuring studies, coordinated postgraduate courses, served on various boards and committees, and evaluated undergraduate courses as an INEP evaluator, as well as reviewed scientific journals. My formative activity involved dozens of student supervisions at all levels, from scientific initiation and final graduation projects to master's and doctoral degrees. Throughout my career, I received various honors and distinctions from undergraduate classes, recognitions that signal the positive impact of my teaching activity. This memorial concludes with a personal reflection on my entire journey, highlighting the importance of family and commitment to my values. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/46478 2025-07-18T00:00:00Z https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/45186 Title: Memórias vivas de uma jornada: espirais que se entrelaçam Abstract: What, after all, is a “memorial”? The word originates from the Latin memorialis, meaning something that aids memory. It refers to memorable facts or events worth preserving. The term can function as both an adjective and a noun. As a noun, it signifies a written document recounting someone’s lived experiences or memories. As an adjective, it describes something evocative or worthy of remembrance. Here, I narrate my professional journey, deeply intertwined with my personal life—one cannot be separated from the other. I begin by explaining the origin of this memoir’s title and defending the inclusion of numerous images, as they often convey meaning beyond words. This process of recovering memories, reflecting on forgotten moments, and confronting the passage of time proved profoundly enriching, therapeutic, and filled with insights. Next, I honor my ancestors, family, friends, coaches, professors, mentors, and students, all of whom contributed to weaving the intricate web of life that has shaped me. I recount details of my athletic career, sharing stories of challenges met with relentless determination. I reflect on the medals I earned and my experiences in sports arbitration and management within gymnastics. I then describe pivotal moments in my holistic, spiritualist, and metaphysical journey, where perseverance through adversity taught me to embrace wholeness, connection with the universe, and clarity of purpose. The heart of this memorial lies in my formal education, spanning early childhood schooling to doctoral studies. Beyond academia, these experiences enriched not only my scholarly knowledge but also my humanity—fostering awareness, respect for others3 , and reverence for nature. My Master’s program in Germany, undertaken during dark periods, contrasts with my revitalizing doctoral journey at UNIRIO, which introduced me to new perspectives, deeper respect, and renewed meaning. Subsequently, I outline my professional trajectory across teaching, extension projects, research, and administrative roles. I detail the evolution of the disciplines I taught, the enduring significance of extension initiatives for participants and collaborators, and the growth spurred by researching contentious yet transformative topics. In administrative roles, I highlight collaborative efforts with peers in Physical Education, Physiotherapy, and beyond FAEFI. I also pay symbolic tribute to those with whom I worked passionately: my students, represented by their heartfelt feedback and tributes. Finally, I close this expansive cycle with nostalgia and gratitude for the memories that define it. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/45186 2025-03-26T00:00:00Z