DELPHI-Based Expert Validation Of An Instrument For Reviewing Sports Safety In The University Curriculum Of Sports Sciences In Colombia

Abstract

Ensuring safety in physical and sports practices is a challenge for professionals who are in charge of these activities. However, in Colombia, the level of preparation of these professionals and how sports safety has been developed in the curriculum of university academic programs in sports science is unknown. Therefore, the objective of this research was to validate an instrument for the curricular analysis of degree programs in sports, physical education, or related areas through the expert validation methodology. The selection of experts was carried out using the DELPHI method, and the content validity was evaluated using Aiken’s V index. The study resulted in the validation of the instrument with optimal levels of relevance, significance, usefulness, and clarity (average of 0.9 out of 1) through the analysis of 10 national and international thematic experts. Finally, the relevance of the methodology implemented in this type of research is highlighted, and it is expected that the design of this instrument will allow for a clear diagnosis of the inclusion of sports safety in the curricula of degree programs in Colombia