Informe de Pasantía – Departamento de Deportes Universidad EAFIT sede Medellin

Abstract

The academic internship was carried out in the Sports Department of Universidad EAFIT, within the framework of the Santander 2025 National University Games, one of the most important university sporting events in the country. This experience enabled involvement in a dynamic organizational environment that required efficient management of logistical, regulatory, and operational processes aimed at ensuring the university’s athletes’ participation in national-level competitions. The main objective of the internship was to support the planning and execution of activities related to accommodation, meals, internal and intercity transportation, as well as assistance to healthcare centers, ensuring compliance with the guidelines established by the governing bodies of university sports. The internship facilitated the application of knowledge acquired during academic training, particularly in the management of large-scale sporting events, highlighting the importance of organization, adaptability, and timely decision-making in response to changes in schedules. Among the key learnings were the strengthening of human competencies such as assertive communication, teamwork, and empathy, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the impact that proper logistical and regulatory management has on athletic performance and athlete well-being. Finally, the internship reaffirmed the value of university sports as a formative space that integrates academic, human, and institutional dimensions.