Tendencias en la investigación sobre vocación y elección profesional en Educación Física, deporte y recreación: un análisis bibliométrico (2000–2025)

Introduction: Physical education, sport, and recreation are areas of professional training characterized by a growing diversity in vocational motivations and career choice processes. Objective: To conduct a bibliometric analysis of research on vocation and professional choice in physical education, sport, and recreation during the period 2000–2025. Methodology: The study was developed under a quantitative approach, with a bibliometric design and an exploratory and descriptive scope. Results: The annual evolution of publications during the period analyzed was evidenced, distributed across different countries and academic contexts. The trend revealed a progressive growth, which became more consolidated between 2018 and 2023. Discussion: When comparing the findings with previous studies, convergences and nuances were identified that enrich the understanding of the subject. Conclusions: The findings confirmed that academic interest in the study of vocational guidance and professional decisions in the field of physical activity progressively consolidated, responding to the need to understand the factors influencing the training and development of future professionals in the area.