ACADEMIC UNIT

Department of Physical Education and Sports

THE ROAD TO

Excellence

The Department of Physical Education and Sports is an academic unit attached to the Faculty of Human Sciences and its purpose is the development of educational and research practices and carries out scientific procedures for the accompaniment and analysis of physical activity, contributing to the best quality of life of the community.

To support its own work, the Department of Physical Education and Sports promotes the practice of physical, sports and recreational activities and extends its services to the university community and society.

Academic

Programs

Undergraduate subjects

In order to promote the importance of sports and physical activity in the comprehensive development of the university community, the Department of Physical Education and Sports offers 21 sports-related courses, physical culture groups, and 15 university sports teams. A wide variety of programs are available, allowing students to acquire new skills or enhance their existing ones through participation in the university’s sports teams.

  • Chess
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Physical and Sports Culture
  • Sports in the New Millennium
  • Sports Events
  • Soccer
  • Futsal
  • Aesthetic Gymnastics
  • Formative Gymnastics
  • Karate Do
  • Softball
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Table Tennis
  • Volleyball

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We have excellent events

and sports venues

Get to know the UIS Athletic Race, the Inter-Roscas Sports Tournament, the Sports Olympics, University Sports Week, the Inter-Faculty Tournament, the Inter-Campus Tournament, and the Alternate Olympics.

Extension

Services

ADVISORY AND

Consulting

  • Organization and management of sports events (logistics).
  • Design of educational programs in the field of physical education and sports, as well as physical and sports rehabilitation programs.

NON-FORMAL

Education

  • Seminars and workshops with specialists in various sports disciplines.
  • Diploma programs and theoretical-practical training in physical activity sciences, recreation, and sports.

PROMOTION OF

Sports

  • Organization and management of recreational and sports activities for the university community.
  • Intramural sports and recreational activities, as well as the participation of university sports teams in the departmental, regional, and national qualifying phases of ASCUN Deportes.

RENTAL OF

Sports Venues

The rental of sports venues is available free of charge for the university community. For individuals outside the university, sports venues can be rented by the hour, with each space having a specific cost.

To reserve any venue, it is necessary to complete and send the Sports Venue Loan Request Form via email to the Department of Physical Education and Sports (depdep@uis.edu.co) at least three (3) days in advance to verify availability. External individuals must also attach a list of participants who will access the sports areas.

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OUR

Faculty

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Alejandra María
FRANCO JIMÉNEZ

Doctor of Motricity Sciences

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Fabio Andelfo
VILLAFRADES GONZÁLEZ

Doctor of Sciences of Physical Culture and Sports

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Jorge Enrique
BUITRAGO ESPITIA

Doctor of Sciences of Physical Culture

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Milton
ARCINIEGAS AYALA

Master of Education

SPORTS

Teams

The Department of Physical Education and Sports at Universidad Industrial de Santander offers the Sports Team Program under the guidance of professionals specialized in competitive sports. These experts plan, guide, and oversee the training process based on pedagogical and scientific principles.

This course is primarily practical, focusing on the student-athlete as a learner with the right to comprehensive development. It aligns with the university’s innovative pedagogical model, ensuring a holistic educational experience. Each year, athletes train to represent the university in ASCUN Deportes competitions at regional, national, and international levels.

This academic unit supports 15 sports teams, comprising over 450 athletes.

Chess
Hernán Hernando Villamizar Navarro
hervilla@correo.uis.edu.co
Womens Athletics
Javier Sarmiento Ayala
sarmiaya@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Athletics
Javier Sarmiento Ayala
sarmiaya@correo.uis.edu.co
Women's Basketball
Fabio Gómez Sánchez
fagomezs@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Basketball
Fabio Gómez Sánchez
fagomezs@correo.uis.edu.co
Women's Soccer
Miguel Enrique Escudero
meeschof@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Soccer
William Ruiz Galvis
wilruizg@correo.uis.edu.co
Women's Futsal
Diego Eddicson Ordoñez Pedraza
deordped@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Futsal
Javier Isidro Díaz Osma
javier.diaz1@correo.uis.edu.co
Judo
César Augusto Berbeo Jacome
cberbeoj@correo.uis.edu.co
Karate Do
Juan José Landínez Cruz
jjlandin@correo.uis.edu.co
Weightlifting
Juan José Landínez Cruz
jjlandin@correo.uis.edu.co
Swimming
César Augusto Sánchez Santamaría
ceausan@correo.uis.edu.co
Women's Rugby
Erwin Edilson Fernández Rico
erfernan@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Rugby
Erwin Edilson Fernández Rico
erfernan@correo.uis.edu.co
Women's Softball
Mónica Andrea García Díaz
mgardiaz@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Softball
Mónica Andrea García Díaz
mgardiaz@correo.uis.edu.co
Taekwondo
Giovanny Antonio Vega Villamizar
giovegav@correo.uis.edu.co
Tennis
José Oriol Flórez Zuñiga
jorioflo@correo.uis.edu.co
Table Tennis
Juan Pablo Bernal Gaitán
jupabega@correo.uis.edu.co
Women's Ultimate
Diego Alonso Córdoba Mancera
dacorman@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Ultimate
Diego Alonso Córdoba Mancera
dacorman@correo.uis.edu.co
Women's Volleyball
David Vera
daveraos@correo.uis.edu.co
Men's Volleyball
David Vera
dareraos@correo.uis.edu.co

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Department of Physical Education and Sports

Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000

Extension: 2318

Email: depdep@uis.edu.co

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UIS Central Campus 

Bucaramanga, Santander

Carrera 27 calle 9

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Office Hours

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – Noon.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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