Implementación de un Programa de Actividad Física a Partir de Aplicaciones Móviles Gamificadas en Jóvenes Universitarios para Mejorar su Calidad de Vida.

Abstract

This degree project proposes the implementation of a physical activity program based on gamified mobile applications as a strategy to improve the quality of life in young university students between 18 and 25 years old. It starts from the concern about the high levels of sedentary lifestyles, the excessive use of screens and the low perception of well-being in this population. The project is developed in three phases: characterization of habits and preferences through standardized questionnaires (WHOQOL-BREF); program design with structured physical activities mediated by applications such as Strava, Nike Training Club, Zombies Run, Fitbit and Just Dance; and evaluation of the impact of the program on quality of life and adherence, using pretest, posttest and digital tracking tools. It is registered in the internship option and proposes to intervene a sample of 40 students, articulating to the project: “Differential effects of an intervention based on gamified mobile applications on cognitive function, according to intensity of physical exercise and lifestyle habits in university population” with approval, and is based on bioethical principles such as informed consent, free participation and confidentiality. It is expected to directly benefit 40 young people, and socialize the results in academic spaces through papers or posters. The proposal seeks to transform the cell phone, which is usually associated with a sedentary lifestyle, into a tool for physical activation, integrating technology, motivation and public health.