University Institute of Physical Education and Sports

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Research group

Spanish

Sciences Applied to Physical Activity and Sports Group

Academic Unit: University Institute of Physical Education and Sports

Colombian Ministry of Science

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Call

894 GrupLAC

OECD

Area

Medical and health sciences

Subarea

Health sciences

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Strategic Focus

The group’s mission is to research factors related to sports training and administration, and physical activity for health. We try to solve problems related to motor learning, learning the technique, teaching tactics, developing conditional and coordinative abilities, efficiency of sports organizations, and influence of regular physical activity in health.

Research Lines and/or Areas

Physical activity and health.
Biomechanics.
Sports management and administration.
Sports training.
Planning and Public Policies in Sports.
Sports education.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Group Coordinator

Gloria Albany Hoyos Rodriguez, MSc

Master´s degree in Motility and Human Development.

Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia

Coordinator's Email

albany.hoyos@udea.edu.co

Research Group Email

investigacion.gricafde@gmail.com

Scientific Cooperation

Highlighted Projects

Analysis of strength and endurance values in schoolchildren aged 7 to 10 years in Tolú, Colombia.
Effect of eccentric overload through isoinertial technology in basketball players.
Predictive variables of emotional intensity and motivational orientation in the sports initiation of basketball.

Key Research Findings

Since it was founded 20 years ago, the group has registered (produced) 546 products, with an index of 27 products per year. If the contribution of each year to this number is analyzed, the year 2014 is highlighted with a 13% (73 products) followed by the year 2018 (10% - 54 products.) It is remarkable that, in 2020, the production accounts for only 4%, with zero products in many items. If, on the other hand, the contribution of the different types of products to the final result is analyzed, published articles have the highest proportion with 22%, followed by participation in events (19%) and undergraduate works (16%).