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Master Degree in Physical Activity for Health<\/h1>\n

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What is Master Degree in Physical Activity for Health?<\/h2>\n
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Transform lives through movement!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Master\u2019s in Physical Activity for Health at Fundaci\u00f3n Universitaria Mar\u00eda Cano is designed to develop leadership in professionals who are capable of designing and implementing innovative strategies to promote health, prevent disease, and improve the quality of life of individuals and communities.<\/p>\n

With a comprehensive approach, this program allows for in-depth exploration of physical activity as a tool for well-being, combining both theoretical and practical knowledge in the planning, development, monitoring, and evaluation of programs in physical activity, recreation, and the effective use of free time.<\/p>\n

Graduates will acquire key competencies to effectively intervene in the maintenance and optimization of body movement, promote healthy lifestyles, and lead high-impact public health projects. All of this with a critical, reflective, and contextual vision, supported by cutting-edge epistemological, theoretical, and technical tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\nQualified Registration<\/strong>: 012294 June 16, 2025
\nValidity<\/strong>: 7 years
\nMaster’s Type<\/strong>: Advanced
\nDuration<\/strong>: 4 semesters
\nNumber of program credits<\/strong>: 50
\nModality<\/strong>: In-person
\nDegree awarded<\/strong>: Master’s in Physical Activity for Health
\nCity<\/strong>: Medell\u00edn
\n2026 semester fee<\/strong>: $10,825,326 per semester[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\u00bbWhat does a Master do?\u00bb tab_id=\u00bb1724341342688-1df2d77d-93ec\u00bb][vc_column_text]Addressed to:<\/strong>
\nProfessionals in Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, or related fields.<\/p>\n

Professional profile:<\/h3>\n

Graduates of the Master\u2019s in Physical Activity for Health from Fundaci\u00f3n Universitaria Mar\u00eda Cano will be qualified to work in health promotion and maintenance, as well as disease prevention, in both public and private institutions at local, regional, and national levels. They will be able to work as part of interdisciplinary teams in the field of physical activity sciences, performing actions such as:<\/p>\n