The Constitutional Development of Social Risk: Recognition of the Profession of Sports Coach in Colombia

Abstract

Introduction: Social risk is mentioned indefinitely in article 26 of the Political Constitution of Colombia, within the framework of the requirement of qualifications of suitability for occupations, arts and crafts. Objective: To define the definition, concept and scope of social risk, from the perspective of some sources of law. Methodology: Corresponds to a qualitative research and critical reflection, which aims to generate knowledge in the field of constitutional law, specifically on social risk in the framework of recognition of the profession of sports coach. Results: Among the main findings is that, Colombia took more than a decade in the legislative and constitutional review process to recognize and regulate the profession of sports training, for that it required the processing of two bills in the Congress of the Republic; likewise, of four judgments of the Constitutional Court to resolve the objections of the National Government. Conclusions: The social risk must be of considerable magnitude, with respect to the capacity to affect the general interest and fundamental rights; likewise, be susceptible to substantive control with academic training and aim at prevention, so as not to produce harmful effects.