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Master’s Program in Sports and Physical Activity

Faculty of Natural, Exact, and Educational Sciences

Master's Program in Sports and Physical Activity

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Degree Awarded

Master of Sports and Physical Activity

Tuition Fee per Semester

5 SMMLV.

Location

Popayán.

Duration

Four (4) semesters.

Program Overview

Qualified Registration: Resolution No. 002571 of February 21, 2023.

SNIES Code: 105533.

Program Coordinator: Guillermo Hernando Rodríguez Vélez.

Program Email: posg-edufisica@unicauca.edu.co

Schedule: Mixed.

Admission Frequency: By cohort.

Number of Credits: 50.

Faculty to which the program belongs: Faculty of Natural, Exact, and Educational Sciences.

Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until noon.

Mode: In-person.

Supervised by the Ministry of National Education

Program Description

The Master’s Program in Sports and Physical Activity is an academic offering that provides opportunities to develop relevant intervention and research activities aimed at promoting and preventing health issues in both physically active and sedentary communities, as well as in communities affected by health conditions.

In response to social dynamics related to the prevalence of noncommunicable chronic diseases and government initiatives to increase the population’s level of sports participation, it is essential for the Master’s Program to develop the competencies required to acquire instrumental, attitudinal, and research skills, ensuring graduates have the capabilities to practice responsibly and with sound professional judgment, while giving them a distinctive profile through their training in the Program.

The Master’s Program is intended for professionals interested in investigating issues related to Sports Training or Physical Activity, from different fields of knowledge associated with Sports, Health, and the Humanities.

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PDF – Learn about the macro-curriculum and program requirements

Studying the Master’s Program in Sports and Physical Activity is a strategic choice for those seeking to address health promotion and disease prevention in diverse communities, from physically active to sedentary populations, while tackling increasingly relevant health challenges in a context where noncommunicable chronic diseases are a growing concern.

General Objective of the Program

Train individuals who are aware, active, and capable of undertaking academic and research initiatives aimed at creating healthy programs, environments, and policies for both physically active and sedentary communities, with the goal of transforming society and themselves by addressing the challenges inherent to their context.

Specific Objectives

Develop health promotion and disease prevention strategies in diverse communities, focusing on mitigating noncommunicable chronic diseases through sports and physical activity.
Train students in interdisciplinary research to effectively address current public health challenges, focusing on improving individual and community well-being.
Promote more accessible and sustainable healthcare by contributing to improved quality of life through the implementation of physical activity and sports programs in diverse contexts.

Graduate Profile

Reflect on pedagogical processes related to Sports Training and Physical Activity.
Participate in inter-, multi-, and transdisciplinary teams in the pursuit of solutions to problems related to sports practices and lifestyle habits through the design and implementation of policies within the framework of Sports and Physical Activity, with an ethical, social, and political commitment to both physically active and sedentary communities.

Design, develop, and evaluate research projects in the field of Sports and Physical Activity using appropriate epistemological, theoretical, and technical tools, strengthening the application of ICTs and generating communication initiatives with social impact through the production of scientific articles and texts.