Introduction: Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for developing a Non transmissible Chronic Disease (NCD). The advice given by the physician depends on people’s own lifestyle. Objective: To describe the levels of physical activity (PA) and factors associated with counseling in students from the first and fifth year of the faculty of medicine at a private university in Bogota, Colombia. Materials and methods: A descriptive study was made with 61 first-year Universidad y Salud SECCION DE ARTICULOS ORIGINALES