Study of free time in scholars of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara

Abstract

In this research, a study was made on the occupation of free time by scholars at the University of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara, and a plan of physical-recreational activities was proposed in order to contribute to the reduction of practice of negative behaviors and addiction prevention. The starting point was the diagnosis of the situation of the students in the student residence, which included a group of aspects such as: general data on the population under study; physical-recreational offer, taking into account the needs and interests of these young people, which were obtained from the application of different investigative methods and techniques such as observation, self-registration of activities, survey and interview, which made it possible to know the magnitude of the time and in which activities they consumed it, with the aim to design a plan of physical-recreational activities that takes into account the self-registration of activities and diversity to satisfy likes and needs of the scholars of the Villa Clara University of Medical Sciences. The plan was conceived on the basis of diversity and variety, to take full advantage of available resources and facilities. As a result of its gradual implementation, the acceptance of the proposal was verified; the levels of motivation and participation of young people in the activities carried out were increased.