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TechFit Challenge: Empowering Healthy and Sporty lifestyles through Technology

TechFit Challenge: Empowering Healthy and Sporty lifestyles through Technology

Embracing the power of technology to contribute to wellness.
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Our challenge

Join us to the TechFit Challenge, where we embark on a journey to empower the university community to lead healthier, sportier, more active lives through the innovative use of technology. Our goal is simple: to support and guide individuals in embracing sustainable habits that increase their wellness. At the heart of this challenge lies the single most important thing: the transformational impact each small step aided by technology can have on one’s overall health and happiness. Take action today and discover the incredible potential within you to thrive!

Study format
Hybrid
Application period
18 March – 20 April 2024
Study period
9 May – 5 July 2024
Credits
3 ECTS
Pace
25%
Hosting university
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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Learning outcomes

Learn to lead a healthy life

Become aware of sports and health habits within the reach of the university community.

ESCO SKILLS

Design a technological solution

Participate in the design and implementation of a solution that includes different technologies.

ESCO SKILLS

Potential progress

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Intra-personal skills

Level
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Explorer
1
Perseverence
Resilience
Self management
Exercise self-reflection
Planning
Assertiveness
Demonstrate enthusiasm
Competence

Inter-personal skills

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Teamwork
Non-verbal communication skills
Conflict resolution
Empathy
Verbal Communication skills
Competence

Entrepreneurship, technology and innovation

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Explorer
1
Project management
Social innovation
Working with technology
Entrepreneurial skills
Competence

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Information

At the heart of the modern lifestyle lies a growing concern for health and well-being, coupled with an ever-increasing dependence on technology. Recognizing this intersection, we have crafted the TechFit Challenge: Empowering Healthy and Sporty Lifestyles through Technology, a transformative learning offering aimed at harnessing the power of technology to inspire and facilitate the adoption of healthier habits by the university community.

This learning initiative is born out of a fundamental desire to address the pressing need for individuals to prioritize their health amidst the fast-paced, technology-driven world we inhabit. We believe that by leveraging technology effectively, we can empower individuals to take control of their physical activity, nutrition, and overall wellness. 

University campuses usually have a large amount of equipment and activities with the aim of helping students lead a healthy life. However, many of these possibilities are not sufficiently known or do not have as much reach as they deserve.

The importance of this initiative cannot be overstated. In an era where sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary choices are prevalent, the TechFit Challenge serves as a beacon of hope, offering practical solutions and guidance to combat these issues, from the point of view of technology. Our overarching goal is to instill in the community a newfound sense of agency over their health and equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to cultivate sustainable habits for a lifetime.

Students should eagerly embrace this opportunity to be part of the TechFit Challenge because it offers a unique and invaluable learning experience. Participants will not only enhance their technological literacy but also develop crucial skills in goal-setting, data interpretation, and decision-making pertaining to the well-being of the university community.

By the end of the TechFit Challenge, participants will emerge with a heightened awareness of the health status of the university community, a repertoire of strategies for improving fitness, sport and wellbeing, and the confidence to navigate the intersection of technology and wellness in the digital age. Join us on this empowering journey to transform your lifestyle and unlock your full potential for health and vitality.

Hosting university

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Challenge providers

Sports Service (UAB)
Sports Service (UNITRENTO)