Impacts of Supervised Internship on Professional Training in Physical Education

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the impacts of an internship in a university academy project on the preparation and occupational insertion of graduates from an undergraduate course, as well as to identify the profile of the interns, verify the conditions under which the internship was carried out, identify intervening aspects, and analyze its contribution to professional practice. This is an observational, cross-sectional study with a mixed-methods approach and descriptive-analytical character. Fifteen graduates participated, answering an online questionnaire containing sociodemographic information, Likert scale items, and an open-ended question about the competencies developed during the internship experience. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. The results showed that 100 % of the participants work in their field of study, predominantly in the fitness sector, with an average professional insertion time of 4.43 years. High satisfaction with the internship experience was observed (80 %), a strong perception of articulation between theory and practice (80 %), and a positive evaluation of the internship's contribution to professional performance (80 %). Among the most frequently reported skills were responsibility, proactivity, commitment, and interpersonal development. It is concluded that supervised practical experience in the university academy project fosters the development of professional skills and contributes positively to entry and performance in the job market.

Keywords: Physical Education, Higher Education, Professional competence, Students

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Author Biography

Barbara Frota Aragão,

http://lattes.cnpq.br/5394761683570396

Published
2026-09-01
How to Cite
Aragão, B. F. (2026). Impacts of Supervised Internship on Professional Training in Physical Education. Lecturas: Educación Física Y Deportes, 31(340), 168-181. https://doi.org/10.46642/efd.v31i340.8941
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Research Articles