Among the presentations selected in the thesis modality and as an oral presentation, two investigations from the Kinesiology degree at the ULS were presented.

From August 9 to 11, at the Universidad Austral in the city of Valdivia, the eighth version of the National Scientific Congress of University Students of Kinesiology “Science and movement, an southern vision” was held, in which a group of students from the Kinesiology degree at the University of La Serena.

The meeting had more than 400 attendees from various universities in the country, who participated in presentations in the categories of thesis or research, clinical cases and experiences, in addition to witnessing keynote talks by renowned guest experts, among which Dr. Rodrigo Motefusco stands out. Siegmund, PhD academic biochemist of the Kinesiology subteam of the Institute of Locomotor System and Rehabilitation UACh and Doctor in Biomedical Sciences, who gave the first master class: “From Molecules to Movement.” In his presentation, the professional took a tour of the cycle that led him to go from research in biochemistry to the study of movement in the area of ​​kinesiology. Furthermore, he urged students to practice science.

Within the presentations selected in the thesis modality and as an oral presentation, two investigations from the Kinesiology degree at the University of La Serena were presented: “Immediate variation in the intensity of muscle activation of the gluteus medius and tibialis anterior, in response to the induction of foot pronation during running”, by Camila Rodríguez Paredes, Joaquín Robledo Medalla, Diego Rojas Orostegui and Tracy Bozo Núñez, and “Immediate changes in the three-dimensional kinematics of the head and neck after the induction of foot pronation in static uni- and bipodal support”, by Abraham Díaz Torres and Belén Vega Fredes. Both theses guided by academic Edwin Contreras Acevedo.

Profitable experience

The students who had the opportunity to participate in this eighth version of the congress highlighted the usefulness of the experience and the support received from the Kinesiology major and the Department of Student Affairs. “We are very grateful for the support of our guiding professor Edwin Contreras Acevedo, as well as the Kinesiology major, both in providing knowledge, experiences and motivation to present our thesis research at such an important conference, which will be a great complement to our vocational training. It is worth mentioning that as a group we are interested in continuing with our research, to continue increasing the possibilities of this experience being repeated in another conference in the future,” said students Camila Rodríguez and Joaquín Robledo.

On the other hand, students Belén Vega and Abraham Díaz indicated: “we are very proud and grateful for the opportunity to make our research known in the southern part of the country and represent both the University of La Serena and the northern area in the National Scientific Congress of University Students of Kinesiology, also thank our disciplinary guide professor, Edwin Contreras, since thanks to his support and motivation to continue with the research, we were able to make ourselves known and do kinesiology on this platform. It is important to highlight that the work as a kinesiologist is expanding to all corners of the health area; Furthermore, it was very enriching to know the point of view of the other professionals who participated in the scientific commission and the different perspectives that showed us the empowerment that a kinesiologist can have.”