Pasantía en Bienestar Institucional

Abstract

The internship was carried out in the Sports Area of the Department of Institutional Well- being at Universidad Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga Campus. This experience made it possible to connect the knowledge acquired in the Specialization in Sports Management with the reality of the administrative sports environment, in this case from an academic setting, through the design and implementation of sports activities that promote healthy lifestyles. University sports are established as an alternative to contribute to the comprehensive education of the student population, promoting healthy habits and lifestyles, while also helping students achieve better physical condition and quality of life (Almorza & Prada, 2019). In his monograph The Importance of Organizational Theory to Improve the Performance of Sports Management in Colombia (2017), Cepeda highlights the significance of sports management, noting its positive impact on the development of institutional projects through strategic planning in the management of human, financial, and operational resources. During the internship, important tasks were carried out, such as supporting institutional events, managing sports facilities, providing logistical support to university teams, and preparing institutional reports. These responsibilities offered a broad understanding of the role of the sports administrator within the university context.