José’s research interests relate to teacher and student's learning, and how this learning is influenced by different pedagogical approaches. This includes for example models-based pedagogies (e.g., Teaching Games for Understanding) and critical pedagogies. Such is extensive to the coaching context, in which José is interested in better understand coach and athlete's learning, decision-making, tactical awareness, critical reflection, and consequent performance.
Book chapters:
Croad, A. & Castro, J. (2015). Using Game Sense in Coaching Netball. In Navin, A. (Ed), Coaching Youth Netball: An Essential Guide for Coaches, Parents and Teachers. Crowood.
Castro, J., Morgan, K., & Mesquita, I. (2013). Action-Research: conception, methodology and application. In Rosado, A., Colaço, C. & Mesquita , I. (Eds), Methods and Research Techniques in Sport Sciences. FMH Editions: Lisbon.
Castro, J., Morgan, K., & Mesquita, I. (2013). Action-Research. In CIFI2D (Eds.), Qualitative Research in Sport: methodology, methods and techniques. University of Porto: Porto.
Castro, J., Esteves, F., Moreno, P. & Mesquita, I. (2009) The implications of the setting zone in Volleyball's offensive organization – analysis in elite men's national teams. In Hughes, Dancs & Nagyvaradi (ed.). Research in Sport Science: 152-160. Cardiff.
Castro, J., Esteves, F., Santos, S. & Mesquita, I. (2009) The implications of the Setter's penetration zone in Volleyball's offensive organization – analysis in elite men's national teams. In Hughes, Dancs & Nagyvaradi (ed.). Research in Sport Science: 141-151. Cardiff.
Santos, S., Castro, J., Pereira, F., & Mesquita, I. (2009) The relationship between the pedagogical content intervention and the moment of coaches' intervention, in volleyball setting. In Hughes, Dancs & Nagyvaradi (ed.). Research in Sport Science: 61-69. Cardiff.
Afonso, J., Paulo, A., Castro, J., & Mesquita, I. (2009) Relationship between block opposition and attack efficacy in elite women's volleyball. In Hughes, Dancs & Nagyvaradi (ed.). Research in Sport Science: 61-69. Cardiff.
Book reviews
Castro, J. (2012). Review of the book Game sense: pedagogy for performance, participation and enjoyment, from Light, R., 2012. Sports Coaching Review, 1(2), 157-159.
Refereed Academic Journal Articles:
Castro, J., Souza, A. & Mesquita, I. (2011). Attack efficacy in volleyball: elite male teams. Perceptual & Motor Skills. 113(2): 395-408.
Castro, J. & Mesquita, I. (2010). Analysis of the attack tempo determinants in Volleyball's complex II – study on elite male teams. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport. 10: 197-206.
Araújo, R., Castro, J., Marcelino, R. & Mesquita, I. (2010). Relationship between the opponent block and the hitter in elite male volleyball. Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports. Vol 6(4).
Castro, J. & Mesquita, I. (2008). Zonal implications in the offensive organization in elite male volleyball . Portuguese Journal of Sport Sciences. Vol 8(1): 114-125.
Abstract Books / Conference proceedings:
Castro, J., Morgan, K., Mesquita, I. & Jones, R. (2015). Impact of Teaching Games for Understanding in coaching setting. Proceedings of the Third International Coaching Conference. Manchester – United Kingdom.
Castro, J., Padley, S. & Garner, P. (2015). Critical application of Game Performance Assessment Instrument into the coaching setting. Proceedings of the Third International Coaching Conference. Manchester – United Kingdom.
Padley, S., Garner, P., & Castro, J. (2015). Football for Moral Development: the challenge of contemporary competitive culture. Abstract Book of the Conference Football as Inclusive Leisure at Southampton Solent University – United Kingdom.
Castro, J., Morgan, K., Mesquita, I. & Robyn, J. (2014). From 'Teaching Games for Understanding' to 'Coaching for Understanding'. Abstract Book of the Pre-Conference TGfU Symposium, AIESEP International Conference. Auckland – New Zealand.
Castro, J., Morgan, K., Mesquita, I. & Robyn, J. (2013). From 'Teaching Games for Understanding' to 'Coaching for Understanding'. Abstract Book of the Second International Coaching Conference. Manchester – United Kingdom.
Medeiros, A., Mesquita, I., Oliveira, J., Loureiro, A., Afonso, J., Monteiro, L. & Castro, J. (2010). Body composition of Brazilian beach volleyball players. Abstract book of the International Sports Science & Sports Medicine Conference. British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 44(14).
Castro, J., Esteves, F. & Mesquita, I. (2009). Offensive Patterns in Volleyball – Implications of offensive organization variables in the Attack Type. Abstracts book. 3rd International Workshop Performance Analysis of Sports in Sport (ISPAS), Lincoln, England.
Castro, J., Esteves, F. & Mesquita, I. (2009). Offensive Patterns in Volleyball – A comparative study between two zone models of attack analysis. Abstracts book. II Meeting of Young Researchers of University of Porto. Porto – Portugal.
Santos S., Castro, J., Pereira, F. & Mesquita, I. (2009). The relationship between the pedagogical content intervention and the moment of coaches' intervention, in volleyball. Abstract book. II Meeting of Young Researchers of University of Porto. Porto – Portugal.
Marcelino, R., Mesquita, I., Castro, J. & Sampaio, J. (2008). Sequential analysis in Volleyball attack performance: a log-lineal analysis. Abstract book of BASES Annual Conference. Journal of Sport Sciences, 26 (supl. 2): 83 - 84.
Castro, J., Castro, A. & Mesquita, I. (2008). Análisis del juego de Voleibol de 1x1 y 2x2, en el contexto escolar. Proceedings of V Congreso Nacional y III IberoAmericano de Deporte en Edad Escolar. Dos Hermanas – Sevilha.
Castro, J. & Mesquita, I. (2007). Offensive patterns in Volleyball – a comparative study between two zone models of attack analysis. Proceedings of III Congresso Nacional de Ciencias del Deporte: Nutricion, Medecina, y Rendimento en el joven deportista, R-27, 1-11. Pontevedra, Espanha
