The Kinesiology Program at Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción campus, Chile, celebrated World PT Day 2025.
The following activities were held:
- Academic Seminar: “Healthy Ageing”
Held on Monday, September 8, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Dr. Alexis Lama Auditorium, Las Tres Pascualas Campus. The event was conducted in person and livestreamed nationwide.
Under the theme “The role of Kinesiology in promoting well-being, autonomy, and the prevention of frailty in older adults,” the seminar featured presentations by:- Dr. Yenny Concha (PT, MSc, PhD), researcher and academic from Universidad Santo Tomás.
- Mr. Lincoyán Fernández, specialist in Geriatric and Gerontological Kinesiology, and Program Director at Universidad San Sebastián.
- Dr. Walter Sepúlveda (PT, MSc, PhD), researcher at Universidad de Las Américas and member of the Diabfrail LatAm project.
This academic activity was supported by the Master's programs in Neurokinesiology and Musculoskeletal Kinesiology.
- Dr. Yenny Concha (PT, MSc, PhD), researcher and academic from Universidad Santo Tomás.
- Community Activity: “Healthy Ageing Gathering”
Held on Friday, September 12, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sports Corporation of San Pedro de la Paz.
This initiative focused on raising awareness in the community about the role of physiotherapists in supporting healthy ageing. Older adults from the Biobío Region participated in interactive educational and recreational activities led by students and faculty of our Kinesiology program.
These initiatives reflect the strong commitment of our university to advancing Kinesiology as a key discipline for enhancing quality of life, both through academic excellence and active community engagement.
