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The Degree in Physical Activity Sciences and Sport is a four-year programme, offered in English or in Spanish, which has the aim of preparing students to become learning professionals in the world of fitness and health, either on the management side or as a coach. The Sport Science degree, which has a total of 240 ECTS, has been recognised nationally and internationally - it was included in both the Shanghai Ranking 2022 and the El Mundo Ranking 2022.
Students on this bachelor of sports science will have access to the finest sports facilities on offer at any private university in Spain: a fully-equipped and modern sports centre with swimming pools and athletics track, physio rooms with the latest equipment, and human research labs. We are the only bachelor’s programme in Spain that is internationally accredited by the European Health & Fitness Association.
| Campus-based | |
| Villaviciosa de Odón | 4 years, 240 ECTS |
Start: 15 sep. 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport |
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Human Performance Research Lab (HPRLab)
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The best and most complete sports facilities and with an experienced team of qualified professionals.
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University accommodation in Madrid
The Xior Picasso-Velázquez Residence Hall, a Residence Hall unlike anything you've ever seen before!
Since 2020, the Faculty of Sports Sciences has held a Certification for implementing SGIC under the SISCAL model, with the corresponding Institutional Accreditation.
The Faculty has the support of the European Health Fitness Association (European Standards EuropeActive), thanks to this the students who finish the degree can be part of the European Register of Exercise Professionals.
National Strength and Conditioning Association: The NSCA Spain Educational Recognition Program guarantees the excellence of students in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences in the field of strength training and physical conditioning.
Recognized with the highest accreditation (Gold Level Campus) of "Exercise Is Medicine on Campus" for the second consecutive year, a global health initiative promoted by the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM), being the only university in Spain with this recognition.
The best Spanish private center and within the 50-100 best in the world in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and Physiotherapy, according to the Shanghai 2022 Ranking.
The best Spanish private center to study Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, according to the newspaper "El Mundo" in its 2021 Ranking.
María Rosado
Graduate of the Double Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy
Tamara Iturriaga
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
A study plan designed based on the needs of the professional sector.
During the first years of the bachelor’s degree, you will acquire general knowledge in order to later discover the field in which you would like to develop professionally, all while being guided by your instructors. From the beginning, you will be able to select electives, either to continue expanding your knowledge of the broad and cross-disciplinary context of the field or to specialise based on your profile and interests, if you wish to do so.
You can choose from three honours options— Health and Physical Activity, Leisure and Sports Management and Sports Training—and from more than twelve sports categories (winter sports, golf, nature activities, etc.).
The School offers innovative subjects that are not taught at other universities, such as golf, winter sports (with an internship at the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort) and nature activities (caving, winter movement techniques, interpretation of topographic maps and more). The depth with which these and other sports are covered allows students to pursue one or more specialisations.
In addition, you will be able to build your CV by earning certifications as:
Study plan offered in the current course
Click here to view the 2008 curriculum
PRIMER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure and Function I | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Historical Perspective on Sport | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Contemporary Development of The Sport Phenomenon | 3 | Optional | English (en) |
| Body Expression and Communication Skills | 6 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Combat Sports I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Basketball I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Football I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Osteoarticular and Muscular Anatomy Applied to Physical Exercise | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Structure and Function II | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Bases of Sport Initiation and Systematics | 6 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Psychopedagogy | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Racquet Sports I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Athletics I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
SEGUNDO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology I | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Human Motor Skills | 6 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Sports Law | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Golf I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Cycling I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Volleyball I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Artistic Gymnastics I | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Biomechanics | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Exercise Physiology II | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Research Methodology | 6 | Basic | English (en) |
| Didactic and Ludic-Sport Interventions | 6 | Compulsory | English (en) |
| Risk Sports - Sport Climbing I | 3 | Optional | English (en) |
| Risk Sports - Winter Sports I | 3 | Optional | English (en) |
| Swimming and Aquatic Activities | 3 | Compulsory | English (en) |
TERCER CURSO
CUARTO CURSO
PRIMER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Systematic Movement | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Games Theory and Practice | 4 | OB | English (en) |
| Body Language | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Physical Activity and Sports Psychopedagogy | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Theory and History of Physical Activity and Sports | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Sociology and Deontology of Sports | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Data Analysis | 4 | OB | English (en) |
| Basketball I | 4 | OB | English (en) |
| Soccer I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
| Athletics I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
| Golf I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
SEGUNDO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Motor Skills | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Human Physiology | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Teaching Methodology | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Sports Law | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Biomechanics of Physical Activity and Sports | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Sports Psychology | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| English | 6 | BA | English (en) |
| Ecuador Project | 2 | OB | English (en) |
| Cycling I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
| Swimming and Water Activities I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
| Artistic Gymnastics I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
| Handball I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
| Volleyball I | 4 | OP | English (en) |
TERCER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Physical Education | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Physical Activity for Health | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Exercise Physiology | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Sports Training | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Sports Facilities and Spaces | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Outdoor Activities | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Sports Management | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Leisure, Recreation and Active Tourism | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Design and Didactic Intervention in the Natural Environment | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Soccer II | 6 | OP | English (en) |
CUARTO CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Degree Project | 6 | OB | English (en) |
| Practicum | 12 | OB | English (en) |
| Basketball II | 6 | OP | English (en) |
| Planning, Monitoring and Control of Training | 6 | OP | English (en) |
| Exercise Physiology II and Nutrition | 6 | OP | English (en) |
| Soccer III | 6 | OP | English (en) |
| Basketball III | 6 | OP | English (en) |
| New Technologies Applied to High Performance Sports | 6 | OP | English (en) |
| Coach Training for High Performance Sports | 6 | OP | English (en) |
| Specific Training Methods and Performance Testing in High Performance Sports | 6 | OP | English (en) |
Year of implementation of the degree: 2010/2011
243 places (campus based and blended learning)
External internship regulations
Internships are a key component of your training. Acquiring experience after what you have learnt in your degree is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internships: curricular – which are included in your study plan – and extracurricular – which you can do on a voluntary basis.
In order to complete curricular internships in companies, you will need to have 50% of the credits approved and registered before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and interim and final reports are prepared for evaluation.
If you want to take your work experience to the next level before finishing your university education, you can pursue an extracurricular internship. You can do them in any academic year, but keep in mind that internships are a formative complement to your studies; therefore, the more knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies, the more you will benefit from the internship experience.
Graduate in Sports Science We train you for what companies really need in Spain and internationally, and with our degree in Physical Education (formerly Sports Science) you will become an expert in physical activity and sport, being able to aspire to different professional opportunities:
Complete your internships at leading institutions such as the Spanish Olympic Committee, the High Council for Sports, Mutua Madrid Open, the Spanish Tennis Federation, Holmes Place, Sanitas, Go Fit, the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) or the Spanish Federation of Sports Managers’ Associations (FAGDE).
In addition, you are connected with the professional sector from the first academic year, as a member of the Circle of Sports Managers of Madrid.
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You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at the Universidad Europea, you will have at your disposal a wide selection of own and official scholarships.
Credit recognition and transfers
You don’t have to stick with something you don’t like. That’s why we’ve designed specific plans for credit recognition and transfers.
Request your online credit recognition review, transfer your academic file and start studying at Universidad Europea.
Students wishing to pursue this bachelor's degree should be highly motivated and should have had as much previous contact with physical and sports activity as possible, whether directly or indirectly. Both aspects are necessary as a consequence of the intense practical workload of these studies, as well as the vocational component that they often entail. Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor’s in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at Universidad Europea de Madrid must meet the legal requirements for access to the University as set out in current legislation. There are no additional academic requirements.
Students who wish to study this Degree must be highly motivated and, as far as possible, have had previous direct or indirect experience with physical-sporting activity. Both aspects are required as a consequence of the intense practical workload that these studies entail, as well as the vocational component that they often entail. Students wishing to study the Bachelor's degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences at the Universidad Europea de Madrid must meet the legal requirements for access to the University as set forth in current legislation. There are no additional academic requirements.
Entry requirements
Students can access the degree studies according to the access routes set forth in RD 1892/2008, of 14 November and current applicable legislation, specifically:
Access to the degree is also open to those over 40 years of age who, without being in possession of the qualifications that enable them access to university, can prove a certain amount of work or professional experience in relation to the bachelor's degree they wish to access.
If you are already a Higher Technician in Physical Activity Coordinator, the Universidad Europea de Madrid offers you the possibility to reduce your studies by one year by requesting your validation orientation plan.
We know that now is an important moment to progress in your professional future. That is why we open our virtual doors to you and invite you to join us. We want you to meet the director of your programme and solve all possible doubts you have. You’ll also discover what makes our students and our online methodology unique.
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63.7% of our professors hold PhDs and are prestigious members of the field of education. It is made up of national Sports Medicine awards, Directors of research projects in the Higher Sports Council, coaches and high-level athletes, several of them Olympians.
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3rd private university in Madrid.
Sports Sciences bring together knowledge in relation to the teaching of Physical Activity and Sports; the development, supervision and evaluation of physical exercise in healthy populations, athletes or those with special needs (pathologies for example); and sports organization and direction.
As a graduate in Sport Science, you will become an expert in physical activity and sport, being able to aspire to different professional opportunities on: fitness and health, adventure sports, federated sport, management, applied technologies and education.
You can study Sport and Exercise Science at Universidad Europea, the first private spanish centre to study this degree according to "El Mundo" Ranking 2022, and Shanghai Ranking 2021.
We are recognised as the leading University in research on Physical Activity and Sport applied to health according to the Ranking I-URG of Spanish Universities. In addition, we are the only Degree in Spain internationally accredited by the European Health & Fitness Association.
Depending on the specialty chosen by the student in the Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, the professional opportunities can be: