Professional profile:

Graduates of the Specialization in Physical Activity program at the Fundación Universitaria María Cano are characterized by being supportive, autonomous, ethical specialists with critical and creative thinking, strong communication skills, and a social commitment and «glocal» vision that allows them to be agents of change, participating democratically and responsibly in the transformation processes of their specialization and the community in which they intervene.

Specialists in Physical Activity will be able to contribute to improving the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities by applying knowledge related to physical activity that impacts cultural, social development, and human health.

Therefore, graduates of the Specialization in Physical Activity program will be able to:
• Design and manage projects that promote physical activity through health, recreation, management, and sports training, contributing to the improvement of health and well-being in various public and private sectors.
• Lead the creation and development of policies and strategies for physical activity that allow the construction of healthy environments in different population sectors, fostering creative spaces.
• Participate in the formulation and execution of research projects within the field of physical activity to support the management of cultural processes, sports, and recreation.

Addressed to
The applicant for the Specialization in Physical Activity at the Fundación Universitaria María Cano must have undergraduate training in Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nutrition, Nursing, and other health-related professions, graduated at a national level (Physical Therapy in the case of having a foreign degree), as well as graduates in Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports, and related fields; and must meet the requirements of the current Academic and Disciplinary Regulations. Additionally, they should possess a socio-humanistic, ethical, and responsible mindset, with a desire to research and collaborate, as well as manage activities within communities.

Occupational profile

Graduates of the Specialization in Physical Activity will be able to work in:

• The private and government sectors, in entities related to health, sports, physical culture, and recreation, as project managers in physical activity.
• As sports instructors in entities related to physical activity and sports.
• Institutions and organizations offering physical activity programs to the community, as coordinators of physical activity and sports programs.
• The educational sector, both public and private, as instructors in undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas related to their specialization.

Admission Requirements Undergraduate Programs

Admission requirements New In-person and Virtual Undergraduate Applicant

To enter any of the undergraduate programs offered by María Cano, the new applicant must complete the following procedure:

1. Fill out the online registration form
2. Make the payment of undergraduate registration fees $213.022
3. At the end of the registration form, upload to the platform the following documents one by one (in PDF format) as indicated at the end:

• Photocopy of the high school degree certificate or diploma, if you have not yet completed grade 11, original study certificate, issued by the school valid for no more than one month.
• Results of the ICFES tests (Saber 11), if you do not have the results you can attach the citation to the test.
• A legible photocopy of the identity document (enlarged).
• A 3×4 size photo, light blue background.
• Documents are not received physically unless required during the admission process.

4. Print the registration payment form at the end of online registration or make payment through PSE.

*The Foundation reserves the right to admit and assign study schedules to students.