The life project in university training in Physical Culture Major

Abstract

The article analyzes the challenges in the training of Physical Culture professionals in Cuba, focusing on the importance of the life project as an integrating axis of their academic, personal, and social development. Through a mixed study at the University of Holguín (with 49 first- and second-year students), their satisfaction with the career, the relevance of formative activities, family and social support, as well as their personal effort were evaluated. The results showed that, although students positively value family support (average of 4.40 on a scale of 1 to 5), they perceive shortcomings in the articulation between academic activities and their professional goals (averages between 2.69 and 3.77). They also argue for the need for the institution to develop activities that enhance their professional motivation and identity. The discussion contrasts these findings with previous research, highlighting the urgency of interdisciplinary strategies that, through physical-recreational and sociocultural actions, foster a harmonious life project. In response, the final proposal focuses on analyzing the challenges in the training of Physical Culture professionals in Cuba, emphasizing the importance of the life project as an integrating axis of their academic, personal, and social development, thus promoting a more comprehensive education. This approach would not only improve academic retention but also strengthen the human quality of future graduates, aligning with values such as ethics, belonging, and excellence.