Tânia Bastos is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Sport and member of the Centre of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), University of Porto, Portugal. Her teaching and research interests focus the cross-disciplinary field of adapted physical activity with a specific emphasis in physical activity and mental health. This line of research encompasses exploring the impact of physical activity in the quality of life of persons with severe mental disorders. She is the co-founder of the community project “Mental Health of the Move” settled in the University of Porto. Together with her team, Tânia is actively involved in research projects as well as in the publication of papers, books and book chapters in the field of adapted physical activity.
