[Design of a communicative model from a social perspective oriented toward physical activity].

Objective: A communication model was designed and put into practice, in the form of a Network throughout three regions in Colombia; Bogotá, Antioquia and Quindío. Based on a macro-intentional model, this network was aimed at strengthening understanding around the subject of physical activity among those people affected by the issue, from a multidimensional perspective.

Methods: The test population was defined and working groups were formed around three strategies: social production, transmission and democratization, during a three-month period.

[A multilevel approach to diagnosing physical activity in three parts of Colombia].

Objective: Individual and contextual characteristics related to physical activity were studied to describe and interpret such practice in three parts of Colombian.

Methods: Primary- and secondary-source information was obtained at individual, community and regional level concerning cultural, political and urban variables. This information was processed using filters orientated towards analysing compatibility and complementary aspects between levels and variables.

[A model of health promotion with emphasis on physical activity for university students].

Objective: The project was designed towards a model of health promotion based upon physical activity and directed to the students of the National University of Colombia.

Methods: A three phase multilevel analysis method was employed. Both the disease and the population problems presented by the students were examined and documented, and the information on both of these problems was integrated.