Mariona Caro, participant of the Industrial Doctorates Plan of the Government of Catalonia, has won the competition "Your thesis in 4 minutes" organized by the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia ( UVic-UCC ).
Caro is a sports physical educator, a task she develops at Osonament, where she is also carrying out the Industrial Doctorate project, together with Althaia , in the project "Severe mental disorders and physical exercise: study of the effectiveness of the HIIT program adapted to the service of community rehabilitation of Osona ".
The project, in collaboration with Osonament , investigates the effectiveness of a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program for people with severe mental disorders. High-intensity interval training is a form of physical exercise that alternates short periods of intense activity with periods of rest or low-intensity activity. This type of training is characterized by short but very demanding sessions, which can include a variety of exercises such as running, jumping, push-ups or other functional movements.
In an interview with the same university's digital magazine, Caro expressed his satisfaction with the recognition he received and the importance of publicizing his research. This award underlines the social relevance of his work and exemplifies the integration of academic research with the practical needs of society.
The industrial PhD student highlights the importance of empowering people with mental disorders to be physically active independently to improve their quality of life and general health. On the other hand, he recommends that future doctors and women doctors present themselves in the competition as a way to publicize their research and practice presentation skills for future congresses and competitions.
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