Book on FMH History Launched

Work coordinated by Professor Luís Bettencourt Sardinha celebrates the institution's tradition, humanism, and innovation.

Facade of the Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (FMH) in Oeiras, Portugal, featuring classical and modern architectural elements.
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Facade of the Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (FMH) in Oeiras, Portugal, featuring classical and modern architectural elements.

The Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (FMH) celebrated on September 30th the launch of the book "Faculdade de Motricidade Humana – Tradição, Humanismo e Inovação", a work reflecting the institution's history and evolution.

Coordinated by Professor Luís Bettencourt Sardinha, the publication addresses the tradition underpinning FMH's identity, the humanism guiding its pedagogical mission, and the innovation shaping its future. The book invites readers to revisit the faculty's history and points to challenges for new generations in contemporary society.
The work was presented by Professor David Rodrigues, who portrayed a pioneering institution, highlighting its indelible mark on education, research, and community intervention in the fields of Physical Education, Sport, and Motor Sciences.
The event took place in the Salão Nobre of FMH, gathering members of the academic community, past and present faculty, researchers, students, and guests, in a moment celebrating the Faculty's trajectory over recent decades.
Based on information from the official source: Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (ULisboa) (08/10/2026)