Services
Professional development
Dora offers training and professional development services for teachers, coaches, professionals, and researchers, with the mission of promoting the development of professional competencies grounded in scientific knowledge, practical experience, and human-centred values. Drawing on her multidisciplinary background in education, aquatic environments conservation, safety, and research, these training initiatives are designed to respond to real-world challenges across educational, sport, and community contexts.
Key training themes include:
Aquatic Physical Literacy and Blue Physical Activity across the lifespan
Aquatic education in school contexts: pedagogical models and curriculum integration
Drowning prevention, aquatic safety, and risk management
Basic Life Support (BLS), emergency response, and first aid in aquatic environments
Teacher and coach education for safe, inclusive, and equitable practice
Long-term development in sport and learner-centred coaching approaches
Ecological and embodied approaches to motor learning
Health education, including physical activity promotion and cardiovascular health
Ocean literacy, sustainability, and ethical engagement with blue spaces
Research-informed practice, project design, and knowledge translation
Training programmes can be adapted to different audiences and contexts, including schools, sports clubs, municipalities, NGOs, and research institutions, and may be delivered as workshops, accredited courses, seminars, or applied learning experiences. Through these initiatives, Dora aims to empower professionals to act with competence, responsibility, and critical awareness, fostering safer, healthier, and more sustainable relationships with physical activity and aquatic environments.
Advisory – Project Development, Implementation, Evaluation & Public Policy
Dora provides advisory services supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of projects, as well as the development of evidence-informed public policies in the areas of physical activity, aquatic education, water safety, health promotion, and sustainability. Grounded in her experience across research, education, community intervention, and international collaboration, her consultancy work bridges scientific knowledge with practical and institutional needs.
Her approach is strategic, collaborative, and context-sensitive, valuing co-creation with stakeholders, alignment with policy frameworks, and the generation of measurable social impact at local, national, and international levels.
Areas of consultancy include:
Development and coordination of educational and community-based projects in schools, sports clubs, NGOs, and municipalities
Implementation and evaluation of aquatic education and water safety programmes
Drowning prevention strategies and risk mitigation in aquatic environments
Integration of Aquatic Physical Literacy and Blue Physical Activity into educational and sport systems
Teacher and coach education frameworks and professional development strategies
Health promotion policies, including physical activity and injury prevention
Ocean literacy and sustainability initiatives linked to education and community engagement
Monitoring and evaluation of programmes using qualitative and quantitative methodologies
Knowledge translation from research to practice and policy
Support for public policy definition, strategic planning, and alignment with national and international guidelines
Through consultancy, Dora works with institutions and decision-makers to foster equitable access, safety, and sustainable engagement in physical activity and aquatic environments, contributing to policies and practices that place people, education, and the environment at the centre.
Learning, Training, Behaviour Change, and Sport Performance
Dora provides integrated support for learning, training, health-related behaviour change, and sport performance, grounded in evidence-based approaches from physical education, sport sciences, and health promotion. Her work focuses on enhancing learning quality, training effectiveness, performance development, and sustainable behaviour change across educational, recreational, and performance-oriented contexts.
This service includes:
Monitoring and support of learning processes in Physical Education and aquatic education
Training design, implementation, and follow-up in sport and physical activity programmes
Support for sport performance development, aligned with long-term athlete development principles
Behaviour change strategies for health and physical activity adherence
Development of self-regulation, decision-making, and safety behaviours
Learner- and athlete-centred coaching support
Evaluation of learning, performance, and behavioural outcomes to inform continuous improvement
By integrating scientific knowledge with reflective and contextualized practice, Dora supports individuals and groups in developing competence, confidence, performance capacity, and critical awareness, fostering both health and excellence in sport across the lifespan.
Research—Collaborative Partnerships
Dora develops and participates in collaborative research partnerships at national and international levels, working with researchers, educators, institutions, and professionals who share an interest in generating scientific knowledge with social relevance and practical impact. Her research activity is grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration and co-creation, valuing diverse perspectives, contexts, and expertise.
These partnerships may include:
Co-design and co-development of research projects in Physical Education, Physical Literacy, aquatic education, and water safety
International research networks and consortia, including Erasmus+ and other competitive funding frameworks
Applied and intervention-based research in school, community, and sport settings
Mixed-methods evaluation of educational, health, and physical activity programmes
Knowledge translation and dissemination, linking research findings to practice and policy
Supervision and mentoring of students and early-career researchers
Through collaborative research, Dora aims to strengthen the connection between science, education, and society, supporting evidence-informed practices that promote health, safety, equity, and sustainability in aquatic and physical activity contexts.
Talks, Workshops, and Oral Presentations
Dora delivers talks, workshops, and oral presentations in academic, educational, professional, and community settings, addressing topics related to physical education, physical literacy, aquatic education, water safety, health promotion, and sustainability. Her interventions combine scientific evidence with practical experience, fostering reflection, dialogue, and knowledge exchange.
These activities include:
Keynote and invited talks at conferences, seminars, and professional events
Workshops and practical sessions for teachers, coaches, and professionals
Oral communications at national and international scientific meetings
Community-oriented talks on water safety, health, and ocean literacy
Knowledge dissemination tailored to diverse audiences and contexts
Through these formats, Dora aims to make knowledge accessible, engaging, and actionable, supporting learning, professional development, and informed practice across educational, sport, and health sectors.
