Perfil laboral de los entrenadores de centro de acondicionamiento físico en Bucaramanga y Floridablanca, Santander

Abstract

In Colombia, the profession of sports coach is recognized by public legislation 2210, establishing their fundamental duties and rights. Objective: To characterize the profile of coaches in fitness centers in Bucaramanga and Floridablanca. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional research. Data collection was carried out using an ad hoc questionnaire, which has been used in previous research. This questionnaire was applied to a convenience sample of n=56 coaches using a Google Form, which included sociodemographic data, education, and employment status. Subsequently, statistical analysis was performed using Stata software, applying the following tests: Student's t-test and chi-square test. Results: The results show that the coaches are predominantly young. The sample obtained was (N=56), with a mean age of 27 years (SD = 6.01) and an IQR (24-30). The sample was predominantly male (47 coaches) and the remaining 9 were female. On the other hand, 69.64% hold an undergraduate degree, while only 17.86% have completed postgraduate studies. Conclusion: The sample showed a predominance of males, as well as a young population belonging mostly to socioeconomic levels three and four. Similarly, technological training was identified as a trend in the academic profile of the coaches, with the vast majority holding both a technical degree and an undergraduate degree.