Vera Pedragosa

- Composition of the Scientific Council - Composition of the Pedagogical Council - Department of Economic and Business Sciences - Department of Engineering and Computer Science - Degree in Administration of Health Units - Degree in Economics - Degree in Sports Management - Degree in Management Informatics

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Vera Pedragosa holds a PhD in Sports Science, is an integrated member of the Research Centre in Economic and Business Sciences (CICEE), a member of the Board of Directors of the Portuguese Association of Sports Management (APOGESD), and an Associate Professor and Scientific Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management at the Autonomous University of Lisbon. She is currently responsible for the curricular units of Introduction to Management, Sports Marketing, and Professional Practices, promoting the introduction of students to the job market through contact with real professional contexts and contributing to the development of fundamental conceptual, relational, and technical skills for their future professional performance.

She has a particular interest in teaching and training future sports professionals, continuously seeking to bridge the gap between academia and professional reality. Within the scope of the undergraduate program's scientific coordination, she works daily with the teaching staff and partner organizations to ensure high-quality training aligned with the needs of the sports industry and geared towards student employability.

Her research interests focus on consumer behavior in the sports industry, with a particular emphasis on the fitness industry. She is the author and co-author of books, scientific articles, book chapters, and scientific communications presented at national and international conferences, all subject to peer review.

Coordinates and participates in research projects, most notably the Fitness Barometer, as well as in scientific congresses, securing research funding, and organizing scientific events.