Project-based didactic strategy to develop research competencies in master's students of Physical Activity and Health
Keywords:
didactic strategy; project; research competencies; university students; Physical Activity and HealthAbstract
Introduction: A project-based didactic strategy is a pedagogical approach that organizes the teaching-learning process around practical, collaborative activities, and focuses on solving real problems or achieving specific objectives. However, the effects it could have on various dimensions of learning in master’s students of Physical Activity and Health are not clear.
Objective: To develop a project-based didactic strategy to improve research competencies in master’s students of Physical Activity and Health.
Methods: 60 students from the Master's Degree in Physical Education and Sports and the Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Specialization in Clinical Nutrition) are used as a sample in terms of their research competencies (cognitive, procedural, attitudinal), going through several phases of intervention.
Results: The cognitive level increased from 17.5% to 57.5%, with a qualitative rating of Good. In procedural competencies, the percentage rose from 22.5% to 52.5%, and in attitudinal competencies the number of students with a good level increased from 17.5% to 62.5%, while students with low levels experienced a considerable reduction in each dimension.
Conclusions: These findings demonstrate the beneficial effects of the intervention on the development of university students. The application of the project-based didactic strategy could be an effective and required tactic to improve the quality of education in postgraduate programs, while contributing, in a significant way, to the training of students to face the challenges of their future professions.
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