Informe Final Semillero de Investigación

Abstract

This report describes the process carried out within the GIEDAF research seedbed, linked to the Physical Activity and Health Wellness line at Santo Tomás University, during the period from 2023 to 2026. Participation in this space allowed for strengthening research, academic, and professional skills through involvement in research projects, physical assessments, scientific production, and attendance at academic events. During the different periods, support was given to processes related to anthropometric measurements, body composition, physiological tests, and physical performance evaluations. Likewise, participation was made in various research projects focused on studying body composition, metabolism, physical activity, sports performance, and health, collaborating in data collection, protocol implementation, and intervention processes. Similarly, participation was involved in the development of academic products, highlighting the co-authorship of the scientific article “Psychomotor Profile in School Children Aged 6 to 11 in Tunja, Boyacá,” published in the journal Retos. This experience helped strengthen skills related to searching and analyzing scientific information, organizing theoretical background, academic writing, and collaborative work. Participation in congresses, research group meetings, and scientific events at the institutional, national, and international levels also played an important role in the training process, promoting knowledge exchange, dissemination of results, and the development of communication and research skills. Overall, the experience in the seedbed contributed to the development of skills in analysis, critical thinking, teamwork, and the application of the scientific method, building a complementary education that enriched my professional profile and allowed me to understand research as a key tool for generating knowledge and addressing issues related to physical activity, sports, and health.