We strengthen practical training in Physical Education through a partnership with Smart Fit

The Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology (UMECIT), in its commitment to the comprehensive and relevant training of its students, promotes practical experiences that articulate theory with the reality of the workplace.

In this sense, the Faculty of Humanities, through the Bachelor's program in Physical Education and Personal Training, has strengthened the academic process of the twelfth semester by implementing practical spaces for the subjects. Direction of Inferior Bicycle Training and Weights Laboratory.

These courses are taught in real-life training environments, such as Smart Fit centers (Panama), within the framework of the inter-institutional cooperation agreement between UMECIT and this renowned network of gyms. This strategic alliance allows students to not only observe but also implement physical training methodologies, aimed at developing essential technical and professional skills for their future careers.

In the case of the Weights Laboratory, students have the opportunity to experience a comprehensive training experience. The theoretical and practical course allows for the conceptual understanding of strength training principles, while promoting reflection and structuring of programs applied to weightlifting. This pedagogical approach responds to the need to prepare physical educators capable of designing, conducting, and evaluating training plans with high quality standards.

For its part, the subject Direction of Inferior Bicycle Training It aims to provide methodological tools for teaching and directing aerobic activity. In this space, future professionals identify and implement training methods, principles, and components, combining scientific knowledge with the demands of high-performance sports.

These practical experiences reinforce UMECIT's competency-based, employability-oriented educational approach, where supervised professional practice in real-life settings allows for the consolidation of meaningful learning, decision-making, and the strengthening of students' professional profiles.