The Impetus magazine is a periodic publication of the Physical Education and Sports Degree of the Universidad de los Llanos, in Villavicencio, Meta (Colombia); oriented mainly to the dissemination of research and innovation works in the field of physical education, recreation, sports and related areas. Impetus is published biannually and circulates since 2007. Peer-reviewed (double blind), professional experts specialized in the subject area of ​​each of the articles submitted to Impetus. Editor: Dr. Fernando Campos Polo Editorial assistant: Nicolás Guarnizo Carballo
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Motor expressions: towards a redirection of the disciplinary field of physical education in a colombian public university
This article examines how motor expressions are understood, valued, and taught within a Bachelor’s program in Physical Education and Sport of the Universidad de los Llanos, focusing on conceptual appropriation, social relevance, and processes of learning and unlearning. Using a qualitative design, we collected data through in-depth interviews and focus groups. Analysis centered on the two constitutive dimensions of motor expressions—body and motricity—and on the program’s recent curricular readjustment from an experiential perspective. Findings indicate that adoption of motor expressions is advancing at both individual and collective levels. We conclude that foregrounding motor expressions opens alternative ways of conceptualizing body and motricity, supports efforts to counter exclusion and social inequality, and expands the scope of teaching, learning, and professional formation in physical education.
Article of scientific and technological research
Copyright (c) 2026 Elkin Orlando González Ulloa, Germán Andrés Franco Hernández https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Physical literacy as the foundation of sports development: a narrative review with contextualized guidelines for Colombia
Physical Literacy (PL) is positioned as a fundamental approach to promote active lifestyles, sports participation, and comprehensive development from childhood. This study is a narrative review with a propositional approach, analyzing its applicability in Colombian educational and sports contexts. Based on academic literature and national regulations, the review identifies limitations in the explicit integration of PL within school curricula and sports programs, despite existing policies on physical activity and physical education. Strategic guidelines are proposed to articulate the education, health, and sports sectors, promote the design of culturally relevant assessment tools, and strengthen pedagogical practices that integrate both physical components (strength, coordination, agility, balance, and speed) and motivational and cognitive aspects (confidence, motivation, and movement understanding). The need to adapt these strategies to Colombia’s geographic and sociocultural diversity is also highlighted. This work aims to contribute to the construction of local or national PL models with a comprehensive vision that fosters inclusion, equity, and sports development. Moving towards a public policy centered on PL requires intersectoral commitment, continuous professional development, and the strengthening of school and community environments.
Copyright (c) 2026 Wilson Arroyo Moya, Hugo Antonio Celemín Castro, Geovanny Moreno Mendivelso, David Parra Romero https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Sex differences in anxiety, depression, stress and alcohol consumption of university athletes
University athletes face the challenge of balancing their roles as students and athletes whilst pursuing their education; furthermore, personal factors such as gender and lifestyle choices may affect their performance and well-being. This paper aims to analyze differences by sex regarding stress management, interpersonal relationships, alcohol consumption, anxiety, depression and stress levels in university athletes. A descriptive comparative cross-sectional study of 200 university athletes from a public university in northeastern Mexico. Three questions related to risky drinking from the Alcohol Screening Questionnaire, the depression, anxiety and stress Scale-21 and the interpersonal relationships and stress management subscales from the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II were used. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics (version 25). Differences were found in the levels of depression and stress regarding the frequency of alcohol consumption in the entire sample; an association was found between the presence of depression data and lower levels of lifestyles related to interpersonal relationships and stress management. General trend towards moderation in alcohol consumption. Female university athletes have higher scores in depression, anxiety and stress, presenting a negative association with lifestyle related to stress management compared to their athlete counterparts, although with a positive association regarding interpersonal relationships.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mariana Suárez Pérez, Rosa Elena Medina Rodríguez, María Cristina Enríquez Reyna, Minerva Vanegas Farfano, Eduardo Alejandro Díaz Ochoa, Oswaldo Ceballos Gurrola https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Project-Based Learning in the Education of Young Spanish Students in Physical Activity, Health, and Society
The present study examines the implementation of Project Based Learning (PBL) in the subject Physical Activity, Health and Society, within the Spanish curriculum of the second year of Bachillerato. The research was carried out in a public school located in a rural setting in southern Andalusia (Spain) and involved 38 students enrolled in the subject (15 boys and 23 girls). A qualitative analysis was used. The results reflect a mostly positive perception on the part of the students, highlighting the diversity of activities, collaborative work and participatory methodology as key factors in the learning process. Likewise, PBL showed a significant impact on the development of social and civic competencies, favoring active involvement and autonomy. However, it is necessary to improve: time management, availability of resources and students’ attitude. Despite these challenges, teacher intervention played an essential role in creating a positive learning environment, contributing to student motivation and engagement. In conclusion, the findings support the suitability of PBL in Physical Education in the baccalaureate, although it is necessary to optimize its planning to maximize its effectiveness and sustainability in future implementations.
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Inclusive practices in physical education: a path to follow
Inclusive education guarantees that all students can access knowledge and develop capacities, values, and skills through the educational process by making the necessary adjustments to accommodate all population groups. Physical education, in turn, is the pedagogical discipline aimed at enhancing students’ physical and motor abilities, with multiple contributions to health development and the adoption of healthy lifestyles through the practice of exercises, games, and sports. In this way, the inclusive school must offer students opportunities to participate in activities involving play, sports, and cultural expressions that promote the involvement of all students and their families within the school environment. The methodology used was action research with a qualitative approach, developed within a critical social paradigm. Techniques such as interviews, interactive activities, and focus groups were employed to later conduct a reflective analysis of how teaching practices in physical education could be redefined to promote inclusive education in a private school in Sogamoso, Boyacá. The data analysis revealed gaps in teacher training, as many were unaware of the relevant regulations or how to properly implement reasonable adjustments. As a result, a training strategy was developed to consolidate knowledge and provide tools applicable in pedagogical practice. This led to a demonstrated commitment by teachers to change their practices and approaches, and to reflect on how they truly contribute to student development.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sandra Patricia Cárdenas Pedraza https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
calisthenics as a pedagogical strategy to promote the use of free time for children aged 6 to 12 in the Granizal neighborhood of Medellín
This project focuses on promoting sports spaces for emerging trends in the community of Granizal, a neighborhood located in the northeastern zone, Commune 1 of Medellín. The main objective is to design a pedagogical project centered on calisthenics as an alternative for the productive use of free time among children in the neighborhood. Additionally, an inquiry was conducted into the current intervention processes in sports, physical activity, and recreation in Granizal. Methodological strategies at the local, national, and international levels were identified for working with children and youth through calisthenics. The methodology employed follows a mixed-methods approach with a descriptive scope and a non-experimental design. The target population includes community leaders and sports actors currently involved in sports and recreational initiatives in the area, as well as a group of children from a local educational institution, where an initial approach to calisthenics training was conducted. Data collection was carried out through surveys and document review. The analysis of this information allowed for a discussion on methodological aspects, highlighting key elements for strength training in children and youth. These findings serve as a foundation for developing a training plan aligned with the processes of the calisthenics discipline.
Copyright (c) 2025 Deysi Torres, Juan Vargas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Positive mental health in school adolescents in Medellin: leisure and institutional educational practices
This article presents the progress of a research study aimed at understanding how institutional and leisure-related discourses and practices enhance or inhibit positive mental health among adolescents in an educational institution in Medellín, Colombia. The methodological perspective is based on collaborative research and the ethnographic-reflexive method, which seeks to give voice to the educational community. This approach moves away from investigating “about” the reality of the actors and instead engages “with” them in continuous interaction. The concept of positive mental health is addressed from a broad and complex perspective, recognizing social, cultural, environmental, and political factors that determine emotional and psychological well-being. Additionally, a critical stance on leisure is proposed, based on the notion of abigarrado leisure, which acknowledges the diversity of recreational, popular, and traditional activities that emerge as forms of resistance against a leisure industry centered on consumption. Popular education in formal educational settings is understood as a means to construct essential knowledge for communities. Among the findings, academic pressure, lack of freedom in school, and the absence of leisure activities are identified as factors that inhibit positive mental health among adolescents, who, in response, develop strategies to disconnect from their reality. Furthermore, the influence of the family environment and the use of technology also play a crucial role in their emotional and physical well-being.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jonathan Ojeda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
The potential of physical education for better school coexistence: an experience in educational action research
The physical education class is framed by the relationships between its main actors: students and teachers. However, the social context significantly influences the teaching-learning process. This article presents the results of a study based on educational action research (EAR), in which a didactic unit was implemented with the aim of improving school coexistence in an educational institution located in a vulnerable area of Medellín. The participants included 35 students aged 14 to 15, two subject teachers, and a trainee teacher. The results indicate that enhancing attitudinal content, promoting students as key agents in their own learning, fostering a horizontal teaching environment, adopting a formative and shared evaluation approach, and implementing cooperative methodologies can contribute to improving school coexistence. Finally, the study concludes that the EAR methodology, along with formative evaluation in the classroom, enables continuous reflection on the teaching-learning process and serves as a powerful tool for initial teacher training.
Copyright (c) 2025 Carolina Giraldo, Beatriz Chaverra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
The creation of the academic podcast as a means of transforming football knowledge
This article describes the process of creating and producing an academic-sports podcast based on scientific evidence and the expertise of professionals specializing in technical, tactical, psychological, and medical structures. The methodology begins with an in-depth investigation of each structure, followed by the organization of content into scripts for specific chapters. Each chapter presents a thorough analysis supported by scientific evidence and expert interviews. This methodology provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to addressing football from different perspectives, aiming to strengthen and enrich the knowledge of both sports enthusiasts and professionals.
Copyright (c) 2025 Diana Yaqueline, Cristián Caicedo, David Yepes https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Knowledge contributions from physical education to early childhood education at the University of Antioquia
The present research reflects on the knowledge that can be contributed from Physical Education to Early Childhood Education in the context of the University of Antioquia (Medellín, Colombia). This university offers a program that develops theoretical and practical elements to support the comprehensive development of early childhood, based on knowledge specific to the field. A space for contextualization is thus presented, allowing for the recognition of political and socio-cultural aspects that create opportunities for the existence of the Early Childhood Education Segment within the Recreational Sports Program at the University of Antioquia, moving from a global perspective to a local and institutional level. The study was conducted using the qualitative methodology known as archaeology, drawing from the notions proposed by the Grupo Historia de la Práctica Pedagógica en Colombia. Among the key findings, the research highlights the recognition of the multiple types of knowledge that the Recreational Sports Program contributes from Physical Education to Early Childhood Education, based on theoretical aspects narrated by teachers and families. This allowed for an understanding of the meaningful learning experiences of those attending the program and the acknowledgment of these aspects as significant contributors to the comprehensive development process of young children. Regarding contributions from practices, families and teachers expressed their recognition of the guiding activities incorporated in the program’s curricular guide.
Copyright (c) 2025 Estefanía Cañas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Body and public policies for educational quality in Villavicencio: teacher training, infrastructure, and school dropout
The progress of the results of this study generates various reflections on the public policies implemented in Villavicencio that have attempted to enhance and improve the quality of education. In this case, we will focus on three key elements: teacher training, educational infrastructure, and school dropout. These topics are highly relevant in the field of education and student training. Similarly, this study adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews, which have allowed for a deep and contextualized understanding of the on-site educational situation. The sample consisted of 10 educational institutions selected for convenience. The results are highly reliable: in terms of infrastructure, there are deficiencies in public policies aimed at improving educational institutions concerning formative processes. Regarding school dropout, a lack of effective strategies from schools to retain students is evident. Although some initiatives foster student retention, social issues often outweigh students' decisions. Lastly, concerning continuous teacher training, although there are professional development programs, there is a lack of awareness about how to access them. Therefore, the discussion highlights the absence of effective dissemination strategies to enable teachers to acquire new knowledge in various school subjects.
Reflection articles not research results
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Relationship of lower body explosive strength to acceleration velocity in U17 players
To investigate the relationship between explosive strength and speed is essential to improve their performance and provide a deeper understanding of the different strategies and approaches that can be implemented in the training field. To determine the relationship of lower body explosive strength with acceleration speed in U17 soccer players. Adopting a positivist approach and using a quantitative design of correlational scope, a sample of 21 male soccer players from the department of Sucre-Colombia was examined. The 30-meter speed test and the SJ, CMJ and ABK jumps were carried out. Significant correlations were found (p<.05) between speed and explosive strength of players for different positions, it was also observed that midfielders and forwards exhibit higher levels of speed and power compared to goalkeepers and defenders. Strength­ening players’ lower body could be crucial to improve their performance on the field. These findings not only have practical implications for training and physical preparation of soccer players but can also inform tactical and strategic decisions to optimize overall team performance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Andy Alberto Salgado Montes, Freddy Enrique Delgado Vera, Juan Ignacio Aduen Ángel, Jesús León Lozada Medina https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Construction and possibilities of ethnomotricity in Physical Education. A systematic review: 2014–2024
The present review is circumscribed in the reception of ethnomotor skills in the educational field, which offers alternative lines of intervention at the motor, social, cultural and affective levels in the area of Physical Education, since it allows reflective processes that generate identity cohesion and connections in favor of sustainable development. The purpose of the study was to investigate in the academic production the approach of ethnomotor skills in the Physical Education class or in other educational practices. For this purpose, a qualitative approach was used, and an exploratory systematic review in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar between 2014 and 2024, taking into account the PRISMA statement, and analysis with Atlas.ti v.9 software. Among the main results, it was observed that ethnomotricity allows the encounter with ancestrality, since it involves the construction of corporeality, spirituality, and cultural knowledge transmitted through shared motor stories and the feelings and knowledge associated with them. In conclusion, body practices from an ethno-educational perspective broaden the epistemic panorama of Physical Education, since they contribute to the curricular transformation that makes visible other motor manifestations of cultural meaning for training in the area.
Copyright (c) 2025 Thomas Pérez Restrepo, Juan José Cuervo Zapata https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Corporal pedagogies with decolonial and popular meanings. A Latin American epistemological perspective
In recent decades Latin America has been passing through an epistemological emanci­pation period, motivated by diverse decolonial philosophical contributions. This allows younger generations to become aware of colonial-embedded problems such as capitalism, patriarchy, and racism. It is possible to refer to different endeavours encour­aging a liberating Latin American pedagogy, including the corporal dimension. This is also reflected in Physical Education context, from which have emerged new trends and pedagogical experiences. From here, this study aims to reflect on some basis of corporal pedagogies with decolonial and popular meanings from a Latin American epistemo­logical perspective. To reach this objective, there is a discussion developed in two sections. The first section focuses on decolonial meanings by considering the roots of modern Physical Education and their respective oppressions. In order to contribute to overcome colonial rationalities, practical examples are mentioned and problematized. The second section focusses on the meaning of popular education, its theorization, and practical examples that could contribute to its promotion. The final considerations point out that corporal pedagogies with decolonial and popular meanings have a great potential to be strengthened. However, the dialogue, reflection, and research must align with this kind of experience.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sebastián Ignacio Guerrero Lacoste, Bárbara Álvarez Olavarría, Felipe Mujica Johnson https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Technology, Physical Culture, Physical Activity, and Sport: Analysis of High School Students' Perceptions
This qualitative study aims to understand the knowledge and perceptions that high school students develop regarding physical culture, physical education, and sport, as well as their views on alternative practices or access through other means, including technology. This type of research allows for the recovery of experiences from individuals and social groups to generate understanding of needs and create solutions. The study population consisted of high school students from a Mexican public university. A representative sample of 112 students was selected (based on student delegation, municipality, gender, age, and shift) from different shifts and grade levels, resulting in 56 females and 56 males between 15 and 18 years of age. The primary data collection method was discussion groups, with five constructs and their triggers. Subsequently, transcription and discourse analysis were performed to create representations of students‘ perceptions about physical-sports practice with and without the use of digital and virtual technology. Thematic analysis guided this process. Among the main findings, students showed an ambiguous but positive conceptualization of the concepts of physical culture, physical activity, and sport. Regarding the integration of technology into physical activity, both genders expressed a clear interest, though with differing perspectives and emphasis. Female students tended to see technology as a direct motivator for engaging in physical activity, while male students perceived it more as a support tool. This research is necessary to identify problems and act with specific strategies, in this case, options to facilitate access to sports practices.
Ylaybitze Alazzraky Torres Ortiz Villalpando
Copyright (c) 2025 Ciria Margarita Salazar, Ylaybitze Alazzraky Torres Ortiz Villalpando https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Effect of the bicycle mode to school on the physical abilities of boys and girls from 9 to 10 years of 3 I.E.D. of the city of Bogota, Colombia.
The general objective of the present study was to analyze the effect of the “to school by bike” CBA modality on physical fitness in boys and girls between 9 and 10 years of age from 3 IED of Bogotá D.C. A prospective study was carried out with a non-ex- perimental longitudinal cohort design, 103 children, 53 CBA participants for the study group (EG) and 51 schoolchildren for the control group (CG) beneficiaries of subsidy and school route made up the sample. Anthropometric data of weight, height, BMI and fat percentage were taken, physical fitness was measured by evaluating the horizontal jump test, Sit and reach and Leger for strength, flexibility and maximum oxygen consumption respectively, data were taken in pretest and posttest phases with a difference of 6 weeks between measurements, time in which the distance traveled by bicycle was followed up, statistically significant differences were obtained p< 0. 05 for the physical fitness variables, determining that the effect of the modality was evidenced to a greater extent in 10-year-old boys and girls. The distance covered by bicycle is a determining factor in the modification of physical fitness.
Copyright (c) 2025 Diogo Rodrigues https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Perceived working conditions of graduates between 2010 and 2020 of the Faculty of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports of the Colombian Polytechnic Jaime Isaza Cadavid
The main objective of the research reported in this article was to identify the working conditions of graduates between 2010 and 2020 of the Faculty of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports of the Colombian Polytechnic Jaime Isaza Cadavid, of the Bachelor's Degree programs in basic education with emphasis on physical education, recreation and sports and Professional in Sports. The focus of the research was mixed, not experimental with an exploratory scope, as it was intended to know the employment situation of the graduates in the different centers of action and to inquire about their conditions taking into account the types of hiring and the remuneration received for their professional services. The research information was collected through a Google form to have a greater reach of the Faculty's graduates between 2010 and 2020. From this data collection exercise, 178 responses were obtained, corresponding to 7.8% of the total graduate population. A categorical analysis was carried out that allowed the visualization of aspects that must be reinforced in the academic processes in order to improve skills and labor competencies in students so that they are competitive in the sector, which is increasingly demanding and with less supply.
Copyright (c) 2025 César Augusto Cadavid Valderrama, María Cristina García Gómez, Deisy Astrid Torres Penagos https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Pedagogical intentions in university teaching
The aim was to understand the intentionalities that teachers imprint on their teaching and the contents they teach in professional training. It was approached from the phenomenology of practice. The sample consisted of 12 teachers from the Universidad del Quindío. The results emphasize the way in which the teacher agencies the knowledge of the professional careers, at the same time that he adds in the work of deepening the values and principles of the human being; he notices the development of skills for life and new forms of social integration. The components that make up the intentionality behind teaching are recognized: comprehensive training, the teacher's actions as lessons for future professionals and the educational relationship as the basis of the teacher's action.
Copyright (c) 2024 Jhon Fredy Orrego Noreña, Janeth Esmeralda Gómez Gama https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Theoretical contributions to the management of sports organizations.
The diversity of meanings and approaches to sport as a social phenomenon, coupled with globalization and technological advances, motivate various academics and researchers in Latin America to approach the topic from different disciplinary perspectives of human knowledge. A growing number of texts delve into topics related to sport. The field of sports management is no exception, given that sports organizations face challenges that require a multidisciplinary analysis of their organizational processes to contribute to efficient and effective performance, particularly the management process. In this context, the book "New Trends in Sports Management" appears on the academic and scientific scene as a collection of articles and essays, whose compilers (Darío Espinal Ruíz and Daniel Carranza Bautista) undertook the task of developing, analyzing, and selecting quality thematic works in this area, under a rigorous academic review process.
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Senses around the transformation processs of argentinian quadball
Quadball is a mixed contact sport that originated in the United States in 2005 and is inspired by the Harry Potter literary saga. Already established throughout the planet, it is currently going through a process of change and transformations, to whose understanding we aspire to contribute here. Thus, the objective of this work is, recovering the point of view of the actors, to analyze the challenges faced by practitioners of this sport in Argentina at this stage. We will focus on competition, a factor that has been considered by other authors as denaturalizing this practice and we take the idea of ​​recreational and competitive sport as a reference for the investigation. To achieve this, we will resort to the ethnography carried out among Argentine players between 2018 and 2022, carrying out a methodological triangulation with the CPRD-F, which was applied in 2023. In this way, we aspire to reconstruct the point of view of the actors about this process of change.
Copyright (c) 2025 David Ibarrola https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Immersing yourself in Learning: Didactic support materials in the sports initiation of freestyle swimming
The objective of this research was to determine the didactic support material that promotes the learning of technical gestures of freestyle swimming in the sports initiation process of 8-year-old children in the Inder Guarne children's category during the second semester of the year. 2023. The methodology was qualitative with a descriptive scope and the interview and focus group were used as information collection techniques. The results showed that the use of pedagogical support materials in the process of sports initiation in swimming for learning freestyle encourages the development of recreational activities and the adaptation of material, encourages safety, confidence and interaction in the aquatic environment by of children, and contributes to the development of their dynamic posture, segmented coordination and general coordination. It is concluded that the teaching support materials most used by Inder Guarne teachers are the board, the kite, the ball and the Pull Boy and their use depends on the intention of the class session and the level of sports development of each one. of the kids.
Copyright (c) 2024 César Augusto Cadavid Valderrama, Luis Miguel Flórez Betancur https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Physiological biomarker behavior of referees regarding official soccer matches
In soccer, players and different aspects of the game have been extensively investigated. Likewise, in recent years, there has been a trend of studying soccer referees due to their influence on the matches’ results. In Colombia, official matches have not studied soccer referees’ aspects such as distance covered, heart rate behavior, hydration status, and other elements that can help characterize this population and create intervention strategies aligned with their needs. Objective: To establish the physical load and the behavior of biomarkers associated with the physical load in soccer referees. Methods: Using a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a sample of 15 subjects (intentionally chosen) who had previously signed the informed consent form. A GPS constantly followed them, measuring their heart rate and monitoring mass, perceived exertion, and urine specific gravity before, at halftime, and after a soccer game. Results: Central and assistant referees presented differences between external and internal physical load according to their specific practice. Conclusions: There are differences between referees and assistant referees concerning the internal and external physical load; compared with other antecedents, it was possible to appreciate lower distances covered by the Quindío referees.
Copyright (c) 2024 Juan Daniel Valencia López https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Technique, body techniques and technicalization in physical education. An approach from skater practices
This article analyzes the concept of body techniques from critical approaches, particularly emphasizing authors from the Frankfurt School. Definitions by Marcel Mauss are taken as a starting point, to then investigate how the techniques are approached in the field of Physical Education. The interest focuses on the perspective of technique from authors such as Adorno, where progressive technical domination is taken as part of a process of technification and dehumanization. Different aspects developed in an investigation on skateboarding in the City of La Plata (Argentina) are then outlined, in which speeches from interviews with skateboarders are recovered, trying to establish bridges with the analysis from the perspective of body techniques. Finally, we conclude by investigating the place that techniques could or should occupy in Physical Education. At the same time as attempts are made, some conclusions are raised in relation to the use made of techniques in La Plata skateboarding.
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Evaluative experience in pre-service: A case of the degree in physical education at the Universidad de Antioquia.
Throughout time, assessment has been considered one of the most difficult topics to address in the educational system due to all that it implies, including the power granted to the teacher over the student. In this sense, pre-service teacher education (PSTE) becomes an important element for the development of competencies necessary for the future teacher, since it advances from a teacher and student-centered posture. Many studies demonstrate the importance of experiencing formative assessment processes in the PSTE, however, in our context this issue is still incipient. The objective of this research was to recognize the assessment experience during the PSTE in the Physical Education degree program at the University of Antioquia. The methodology used was qualitative, specifically the case study. The main strategy for the collection of information was the semi-structured interview. Three main categories emerged as results: assessment as a grade, where the teacher continues being the main protagonist of the assessment and uses traditional methods such as final assignments, midterm exams and exams. To a lesser extent, assessment as a process emerged as a second category, where self-assessment and co-assessment were the two most important elements experienced during the evaluation process. Finally, the path through university education allowed the transformation of the concept of assessment to emerge, showing how, through the lived experience, the concept was modified from a traditional view to a more formative one.
Copyright (c) 2024 Mariana Gómez Torres, Nicolás Patiño Martínez, Andrés Felipe Montoya Palacio, Brahyan Camilo Giraldo Villa, Carolina Giraldo Ruiz, Johan Manuel Muriel Echavarría, Sara Tabares Betancur, Juan Pablo Motato Bermúdez, Beatriz Chaverra Fernández, Sirley Andrea Bustamante Castaño, Enoc Valentín González Palacio https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Acknowledged attributes by students about the physical education teacher
Physical education from the perspective of the student and the suggestions to improve them. The study was framed in the multi-method design. The collection of information was carried out through a semi-structured survey with closed and open questions about the characteristics of the physical education teacher and about the qualities that a good PE teacher should have. With open questions such as what do you like most about the physical education class? and how would you improve the physical education subject? These questions were asked of 2,550 students in the grades ninth and tenth of the nine (9) subregions of the Department of Antioquia (Colombia) It was found that a large part of the students saw as positive the good attitude of the teacher, the way in which he teaches, the explanation and the respect towards them. The students recommend that teachers should improve clarity and objectivity when explaining content, make them understand the importance that physical education has and finally, improve the attitude in the class. These attributes highlighted by the students could contribute to improving the classroom environment.
Copyright (c) 2024 Sirley Andrea Bustamante Castaño, Carlos Mario Arango Paternina, Johan Manuel Muriel Echavarría, Didier Fernando Gaviria Cortés, Beatriz Elena Chaverra Fernández, Enoc Valentín González Palacio, Víctor Hugo Arboleda Serna, Luis Fernando Ramírez Martínez, Javier Andrés Guerra Escudero https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
The impact of the Personal Trainer on adherence to physical exercise
Given that, despite the need to increase physical exercise practice, new training trends and strategies by coaches have emerged, high dropout rates still persist. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the importance of coach preparation in the academic context, in how they relate, and in the quality of service to identify the competencies required to meet user needs. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the impact of the personal trainer on user adherence to physical exercise, with a qualitative approach, using the data collection technique: semi-structured interviews to understand the perspective of personal trainers, active and inactive users on the essential competencies of personal trainers. The study concluded that trainers have a direct influence on adherence to physical exercise, and among the key competencies are physical condition and lifestyle, academic and professional profile, interpersonal relationships, and constant leadership and motivation. Additionally, it was noted that achieving results and socioeconomic factors are other causes that influence the decision to abandon physical exercise.
Copyright (c) 2026 Laura Dalliby Rodríguez Velandia, Heidi Johana Bautista Salamanca, Nicolás Osorio Casallas, Fernando Guío Gutiérrez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Construct validity of the lifestyles assessment questionnaire for university students
Introduction. The lifestyle is built from activities or attitudes that influence the life of the human being; The university stage brings with it changes in behavior, so the challenge that is presented is to evaluate lifestyles at this determining moment for students. Objetive. Carry out construct validity of the categories addressed in the lifestyle questionnaire for university students proposed by Bazán and Carcausto in 2019 for Peru, to apply it to university students in Colombia. Methodology. Scoping review and the Population, Concept and Context (PCC) strategy was followed. The population are articles that are framed in the university population, the concept of each category is given by the four different dimensions of healthy lifestyles, which are physical-mental, social, ethical-moral and academic-family, and the context are healthy styles. Results. 53 articles were included in the review, in which a relationship was found between them, for which the importance of being addressed jointly and not only individually to recognize the complexity of this time in the life of beings is identified. humans. Conclusions. An adequate construct validity is evidenced, so it is necessary to continue with the reliability phase of the lifestyle questionnaire in order to analyze each of the activities that have an impact on the maintenance of healthy lifestyles and also create a program that allows maintaining a healthy lifestyle. healthy lifestyle for college students.
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Violence in the school space. Study it in the body key?
This article is prepared in order to present an overview of the state of knowledge production on school violence and justify the need to undertake its study from the theories of the body. Methodologically it is a documentary research, attending to this, in the first place, the results of a qualitative analysis developed with different master's and doctoral theses that have addressed the subject are presented, highlighting aspects such as epistemological approaches, disciplinary fields used, how it is As an object of study, it has addressed what techniques and results have been used. Second, it is argued why body approaches can generate approaches to the phenomenon from a perspective that integrates the actor-structure relationship
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Quantification of the internal load in training and competition in huilense fighters
Objective: To determine and compare the internal load demanded in training and competition of male freestyle wrestlers in the senior category of the Huilense League. Methodology: longitudinal and quantitative study since the analysis and interpretation of data was carried out, in addition to applying a cross-sectional study where data of different variables on a certain sample population was analyzed, leading to a descriptive analysis. As soon as the population studied was composed of the male freestyle wrestlers of the Huilense de Lucha league, belonging to the senior category and who participated in the competitive events of the year 2021. There is a total of 7 athletes. The instruments used for the collection were sociodemographic, anthropometric, and medical tests, among others. Results: Regarding the average heart rate in training, the minimum value was obtained in week 3, while the highest value was obtained in week 3. 7. Regarding the correlational analysis, it was found that there is a relationship between lactate at rest and lactate at 30 seconds and lactate at the end of lactate at 30 seconds. Conclusion: there were variations in the levels of lactate and heart rate for the wrestlers of the Huilense League both in training and in competition.
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Exercise prescription program to improve coordination and its impact on the sports technique of the athletes of the School Alianza Sport Club of the 2010-2012 category
Introduction: This work was carried out during the second semester of 2020. The diagnostic evaluation of athletes belonging to the 2010 category of the Alianza Sport sports club is presented. General Objective: To identify the effects of a coordinated training program on the soccer player's sports technique Methodology: The review of the databases yielded 11 functional articles (from the database: SportDiscus (1), Scielo (3), Google Scholar (5), Scopus (2), which were accepted and of which eleven (11) are the articles on which the project is based, is an "explanatory experimental" research type study, with a quasi-experimental design, developed longitudinally, prospectively and with a mixed approach.Results: Significant improvements are obtained in the results of the pull-up and recovery tests, likewise, the application of new movements and new sports techniques is greatly facilitated, taking less time to learning of this, since the movements become more fluid than normal.Conclusions: The application of coordination in a general way from its different approaches is of the utmost importance, because in this way, an integral and optimal development is obtained, for which, the improvement stage will be significantly facilitated, bringing the child closer to professional football in an easier way, because this coordinative development will allow the fluidity of movements, therefore, better technical results are seen, both for the child, as well as for the parent and the coach.
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