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Sports science degree
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.
This program offers a close connection with the industry, thanks to top-tier faculty members who are still working in their areas of expertise, along with the possibility of internships at some of the most important sports companies in Spain. The University remains the best private center to study this degree, according to the 2024 Shanghai Ranking. As stated in the 2024 ranking by the newspaper El Mundo. The research in Physical Activity and Sport at the University is recognized as a benchmark according to the I-URG Ranking of Spanish Universities, in addition to the fact that the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences is the only one in Spain internationally accredited by Europe Active.
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.
Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
Campus-based | Villaviciosa de Odón | 4 years, 240 ECTS | Start: 15 sep. 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport |
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Programme mobility offer
We have agreements with many universities on different continents so that you can choose the one that best suits your training.
A unique study plan
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:
- a Certified Personal Trainer (CTP) and Certified Strengh and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, a prestigious international organisation.
- a Sports Technician in various sports, through the UFEDEMA Sports Technician Training Centre located at the University.
- an Advanced Football Technician through the UFEDEMA Sports Technician Training Centre located at the University.
Study plan structure
Study plan offered in the current course
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Programa de estudios
PRIMER CURSO
Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
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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
Programa de estudios
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 |
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Final Degree Project | 6 | OB | English (en) |
Practicum | 12 | OB | 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) |
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) |
Timetable for the implementation of the degree
Curriculum 2008 | Curriculum 2024 |
First coruse: 2008/2009 Second coruse: 2009/2010 Third coruse: 2010/2011 Fourth coruse: 2011/2012 | First coruse: 2024/2025 Second coruse: 2025/2026 Third coruse: 2026/2027 Fourth coruse: 2027/2028 |
Places for incoming students
Places new curriculum 2024
80 places.
Internships
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.
Partner companies
- R.C. Deportivo De La Coruña
- Getafe CF
- C. Ciclismo Salchi
- Club Maspadel Las Rozas
- Club Escuela Gimnasia Majadahonda
- Centro De Alto Rendimiento De Tenis UEM
- Colegio San Pedro Apóstol De Barajas
- Centro De Alto Rendimiento De Madrid (Piscina) Pabellón Central Del CSD
- Body Factory
- Holmes Place
- Metropolitan
- NSCA - Spain
- Rebook - La Finca
- O2
- SIDECU-Supera Fitness/Supera Anytime (24h)
- Urban Sports Club
- Gympass
- Asociación La Torre De Hortaleza
- AD Orcasitas
- Real Madrid Foundation
- Fundación A La Par
- Centros Go Fit (Ingesport)
- Inacua (Ferrovial)
- Proasport
- Laetus Sport
- Management Around Sport
- Corporate Golf
- Challenge-Madrid
- Valgo
- Centro Deportivo Club De Campo RACE
- Club Las Encinas De Boadilla
- COE
- Madrid Winter Sports Federation
- Spanish Rugby Federation
- Royal Spanish Volleyball Federation
- Sanse Scrum Rugby Club
- Club De Rugby Soto Del Real
- Ciudad De La Raqueta (RAQUILAN)
- Nuevo Club De Golf Madrid
- Golf Somosaguas
- Colmenarejo Sports Board
- Parla City sports Board
- San Lorenzo Del Escorial Sports Board
- Collado Villalba Sports Board
- Spanish Federation of Sports Facilities Employers (Federación Nacional De Empresarios E Instalaciones Deportivas, FNEID)
- Urban Sport Club (sold to Bonofit)
- Madrid Basketball Federation
- Club Padel 2.0
- Madrid Rescue Federation
- Madrid Athletics Federation
- Fundación Copa Colegial
- Asociación Alacran
- Fundación Deporte Joven
- Spanish Athletics Federation
- Madrid Sports Federation for the Deaf
- Campo De Golf De Somosaguas
- NSCA Spain
- MADRID WINTER SPORTS FEDERATION
- Madrid Paddle Federation
- Complejo Educativo Ciudad Escolar San Fernando
- Corporate Golf
- Fundación De Baloncesto Colegial
- Evolutio
- Madrid Athletics Federation
- Fundación Deporte Joven
- Valdemoro Ice Rink
- Madrid Federation for Karate and Associated Disciplines
- Nuevo Club De Golf Madrid
- Colegio Amor De Dios
- Colegio Villalkor
- Colegio Salesianos Carabanchel
- IES Victoria Kent
- Eurocolegio Casvi Boadilla
- IES Los Rosales
- Colegio San Gabriel
- Ntra. Sra. De Los Ángeles
- Colegio Alcalá
- Colegio Padre Manyanet
- Ntra. Sra. De Las Nieves
- Colegio Santo Domingo De Silos
- IES Gonzalo Chacón
- IES Madrid Sur
- Ad Marathon
- Personnal Running
- Spanish Athletics Federation (CAR)
- Club Baloncesto Torrelodones
- CB Fuenlabrada
- CB Navalcarnero
- Liceo Francés
- Balonmano Alcobendas
- AD Balonmano Villaviciosa Odón
- Vallekas Boxing
- Club 3C
- Madrid Winter Sports Federation (Technification)
- Deportivo Libertad Alcorcón
- AIM Fútbol España
- Club De Fútbol Fuenlabrada
- Madrid Club De Fútbol
- AD Villaviciosa De Odón
- Club Proas
- Asociación La Torre De Hortaleza
- AD Orcasitas
- ADM San Blas
- Asociación Alacran
- Fundación A La Par
- ED Moratalaz
- Rayo Vallecano
- Getafe CF
- Club De Futbol De Las Rozas
- CD San Cristóbal De Los Ángeles
- CD Móstoles URJC
- CD Leganés
- Rayo Vallecano
- Cda Navalcarnero
- Madrid Football Federation
- Agrupación Deportiva Adarve
- Black Demons
- Futsi Atlético Navalcarnero
- CD Leganes Futbol Sala
- Club De Gimnasia Pozuelo
- Spanish Gymnastics Federation (CAR)
- Golf Coaching Academy
- Dojo Quino
- Real Canoe Cn
- Madrid Federation Technification Centre
- Centro 2.0 Pádel (M3 Sport&Coaching)
- MG Padel
- Club De Pádel Pozuelo
- Club Osos De Rivas
- Sanse Scrum Rugby Club
- Spanish Rugby Federation (Women's Section)
- Club De Rugby Soto Del Real
- Centro De Alto Rendimiento Tenis UEM (Hawkeye Management Services)
- Ciudad De La Raqueta (RAQUILAN)
- Club Triatlon De Boadilla
- Villalkor
- Club Voley Playa Madrid
- Club Voleibol Pinto
- Club Unificado De Voleibol Alcorcón
- Running Mothers (2021)
Employability
- The employability rate at 15 months for students at the Universidad Europea is 91%.
- 86% of our students find work less than six months after finishing their studies.
- 84% of employed graduates work in the sector matching their area of studies.
- 93% of the students who did the Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Science that ended in the 2018-19 academic year have a job.
Career opportunities
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:
Fitness and health
- Group Class Instructor.
- Health-oriented fitness trainer.
- Technical Director.
- Manager in own, private or large chain centres.
Adventure Sports
- Natural Environment Instructor.
- Performance-oriented physical trainer.
- Technical Director.
- Manager in own, private or large chain centres.
Federated sport
- Performance-oriented physical trainer.
- Coach (Athletes).
- Technical Director (Federation/Clubs)
Management
- Public Administration.
- Social Clubs.
- Entertainment Sport:
- Sports facilities.
- Administration.
- Management.
- Technical Director.
Applied technologies
- Expert in Technology Applied to Sport:
- Technological Analysis.
- Sports Engineering.
- Online Consulting.
Education
- Public Sector.
- Private Sector.
Talent is rewarded
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.
Admissions
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
1
Admission exams
Start your admission process by calling +34 917407272 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
2
Place reservation
Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
3
Enrollment
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.
Profile for prospective students and how to access this degree
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.
Admission profile and entry 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:
- Obtain a pass mark in the University Entrance Examination, in compliance with current legislation.
- Obtain a pass mark in the entrance exams for the over-25s and over-45s.
- Higher Technicians and Higher Sports Technicians.
- Graduates, Technical Engineers, Engineers and Architects.
- High school students from education systems of European Union Member States and other countries with which international agreements have been signed in this respect may access the Degree provided that they have access to university in their education system, and that they comply with the provisions of the regulations in force.
- Students from other countries who do not have a signed international agreement must have their studies recognised and take the university entrance exam(s) if required in compliance with RD 412/2014.
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.

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Faculty
Percentage of lecturers with PhDs in the degree programme: 64,3%.
Our Faculty
- Jaime Gil Cabrera
Sports Training. Former physical trainer of the national alpine skiing team, personal trainer of renowned skiers. - Lidia B. Alejo
Physical Activity for Health. Physical Sports Education for Health Advisor to the COLEF Council - Carlos López Nuevo
Sports injuries: Prevention and Functional Recovery. Head of training and prevention at Getafe C.F. - Javier Sánchez Sánchez
Football I. Head of the Physical Performance Area of the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. FIFA High Performance Manager - David Barranco Gil
Main Researcher of the Cycling Health and Performance (CH&P) Research Group at the Universidad Europea de Madrid. Coordinator of the Technification Centre of the Madrid Cycling Federation – UE of the junior, under-23 and elite categories in the discipline of road cycling. Member of the Spanish Network for Research on Sports Performance in Cycling and Women (Red Española de Investigación del Rendimiento Deportivo en Ciclismo y Mujer, REDICYM). - Itziar Pagola Aldazabal
Bachelor's degree Director. Director of the group VEnCE (Vive, Entrena, Cáncer Enfrenta; Live, Train, Confront Cancer).
(Other professors)
- Alfonso Trinidad
- Almudena Montalvo
- Álvaro Bustamante
- Álvaro Fernández
- Anjara Argibay
- Antonio Elviro
- Carlos García Martí
- Carlos García Sánchez
- Carlos Revuelta
- Carolina López
- Daniel Frías
- Daniel Mendoza
- Eduardo López
- Elena Santana
- Eva Asensio
- Fernando Serra.
- Francisco Javier del Arco
- Francisco Javier Pardo
- Guillermo Muñoz
- Jairo León
- Joaquín Cerdá
- Jorge López
- José Bonal
- José Tornero
- Kiki Ruano
- Laura de la Calle
- Laura Gostian
- Nicolas de la Plata
- Noelia Belando
- Olga Barceló
- Pablo Burillo
- Pilar Cerdera
- Rafael Navarro
- Ricardo Macías
- Roberto Vidal
- Rocío Moldes
- Rosa Bielsa
- Rubén Moreno
- Silvia Burgos
- Susana Moral
- Valentín Fernández
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is bachelor of exercise and sports science?
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.
What can sport science lead to?
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.
Where can i study sport and exercise science?
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.
What does a sport and exercise scientist do?
Depending on the specialty chosen by the student in the Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, the professional opportunities can be:
- Personal trainer, physical trainer or technical director, in the fitness and adventure sports industry or federated sport.
- Management positions for sports facilities, social clubs and public administration.
- As an expert in technology applied to sport
- Physical education teaching.