Professional skills of graduates of a degree in physical education and sports

Abstract

Objective: to describe the profile of the graduates of the degree program in physical education and sports at the University of San Buenaventura, Medellin. Method: descriptive non-experimental quantitative study. A convenience sample of 76 graduates was selected, who answered a questionnaire that assesses competencies, levels of participation in institutional and social activities of graduates of physical education and related programs. Results: the graduates of the physical education degree program are, for the most part, men and single people; in the workplace, many have jobs, even before obtaining their professional title; they work predominantly in the educational field and their most common position is that of teacher; Regarding professional competencies, the investigated subjects highlight pedagogical training and professional practice; from generic skills, adaptation to the environment and ethical values ​​is the most remarkable. As a less favorable, negative element, the graduates consider that their communication skills in the second language and scientific and research production are aspects that still need improvement. Conclusions: as positive aspects, the high level of employment of professionals (even before graduation), their performance in the profession, the continuity in their training and the acquisition of specific and general skills for their professional performance stand out. As aspects to improve, we identify communication in the second language and scientific and research production.