About Us

The people behind MOVA.

Two specialists. One shared commitment to making decisions that are grounded in evidence.

Sandro Dias

Sport Scientist & Strength and Conditioning Coach

I’m Sandro Dias, a professional with over 20 years of experience in fitness, high-performance sport, and the academic field. I hold a degree in Physical Education and Sport (INUAF, PT) and a Master’s in Sport Science (University of Lincoln, UK), complemented by internationally recognised certifications (NSCA-CSCS, IUSCA-aISCP, ITASCS-PSCC).

Inês Dias

Sports Therapist

I’m Inês Dias, a Sports Therapist with a Master’s degree from the University of Lincoln (UK) and many years of clinical experience. I have worked with professional sports clubs and currently lecture in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at University level. I approach every case with the same evidence-based mindset I bring to teaching the next generation of practitioners.

Education & Credentials

Sandro Dias

BSc Physical Education and Sport – INUAF, PT
MSc Sport Science – University of Lincoln, UK
NSCA-CSCS – IUSCA-aISCP – ITASCS-PSCC

Inês Dias

BSc Sport Science – Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, PT
MSc Sports Therapy – University of Lincoln, UK
Member of The Society of Sports Therapists (SST)

Scientific Publications

Short-Term Low-Carbohydrate Diet Enhances Power Profile in Supramaximal Intermittent Cycling

Dias, S. (2026) · SportRxiv (preprint)

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Estimating the Replicability of Sports and Exercise Science Research

Murphy, J., Caldwell, A.R., Mesquida, C., et al. (incl. Dias, S. & Caetano, I.) (2025) · Sports Medicine, 55, 2659–2679

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Kinanthropometric and Physical Characteristics of Elite Freestyle Paddlers

Dias, S., Caetano, I., & Gorman, A. (2024) · International Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 4(1)

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A Preliminary Investigation into the Validity of a Submaximal Protocol to Predict One Repetition Maximum (1-RM) in the Back Squat

Bishop, D.C., Dorrell, H.F., Dias, S., Thompson, S.W., & Moore, J.M. (2020) · NSCA National Conference, poster

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