The aim of this paper is to contribute to the body of knowledge about project-based learning (PBL) methodology in higher education by describing and analysing interrelations between competencies, and their contribution to knowledge transfer (KT) and students’ rating of the project. The sample consisted of 464 students from the Universities of Huelva (N = 347; 74.8%) and Murcia (N = 117; 25.2%), enrolled in the second year of a degree in either Infant or Primary Education. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire comprising a total of 53 items measuring general, specific, and transversal competencies, as well as students’ rating of the project. Competencies were selected from the course programmes for the degrees in Infant and Primary Education. Preliminary results showed that competencies were moderately to highly acquired after PBL, and that students reported notable KT as well as a positive assessment of the project. KT showed a high degree of association with students’ ratings and was established as a key factor in learning and learner satisfaction in higher education.

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Resumen: El propósito general de esta investigación fue comprobar los posibles efectos psicológicos de la práctica del Método Pilates y, en particular, las consecuencias sobre el grado de ansiedad experimentado. Éste es un método de entrenamiento físico enfocado a la mejora de la higiene postural y del bienestar psicológico, altamente recomendado en la actualidad por los profesionales sanitarios, tanto para personas con patologías diagnosticadas como con fines preventivos. Hasta el momento se han comprobado los beneficios físicos y psicológicos asociados a la práctica regular de actividad física. Sin embargo, se han realizado pocos estudios sobre los efectos concretos del Método Pilates. En el presente trabajo se examinó la ansiedad (estado y rasgo) en un grupo sedentario y otro grupo practicante habitual de este método (estudiantes, personal y usuarios de las instalaciones deportivas de la Universidad de Murcia, España). Para evaluar la ansiedad se utilizó el Cuestionario de Ansiedad Estado-Rasgo (STAI) de Spielberger, Gorsuch y Lushene (2002). Se discuten las repercusiones que los resultados de este trabajo pueden tener en la promoción de la salud en el ámbito universitario y su contribución a la salud pública. Palabras clave: promoción de la salud; Método Pilates; actividad física; deporte; efectos psicológicos; ansiedad; estudiantes; universidad.Title: Psychological effects of the practice of Pilates Method in a university sample. Abstract: The overall purpose of this research was to test the possible psychological effects of the practice of Pilates and, in particular, the effect on the degree of anxiety experienced. This is a method of physical training aimed at improving postural hygiene and psychological well-being, highly recommended today by health professionals, both for people with diagnosed diseases and for preventive level. So far, the physical and psychological benefits associated with regular physical activity practice have already been demonstrated. However, only a few studies have investigated the specific effects of the Pilates Method. This paper examined the anxiety (state and trait) in a sedentary group and in another group of usual practitioners of this method (staff, students, and users of sports facilities at the University of Murcia, Spain). The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) of Spielberger, Gorsuch and Lushene (2002) was used to assess anxiety. The implications that the results of this work can have from the perspective of health promotion in the university are discussed, as well as its contribution to public health. Key words: health promotion; Pilates Method; physical activity; sport; psychological effects; anxiety; students; university. 1*) IntroducciónCuando abordamos el tema de Salud Pública, uno de los objetivos prioritarios es la promoción de la salud, entendida no como la ausencia de enfermedad, sino como un estado de bienestar físico, mental y social, tal y como actualmente la define la OMS.Entre las medidas de promoción de la salud, y en un intento de reducir los principa...

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