Master in High Performance Sport
The Master in High Performance Sport is a 9-month long university programme aimed at equipping you wil the skills to specialise as a sport scientist or physical performance analyst. Throughout the master, you will deepen your knowledge of the three factors that make a real difference in terms of performance - effective analysis and understanding of data from different areas of sports performance, provide attractive reports through good presentation and selection of inputs to highlight key areas of performance, and maintain good communication skills to provide clear and efficient reports for coaches and athletes.
View the Spanish version of the master: Máster en Alto Rendimiento Deportivo.
Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
Classes in English | Villaviciosa de Odón | Start: 20 oct. 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport | Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea |
ISAK Accreditation
You can obtain the ISAK Level I Certification, which will accredit you as an internationally qualified anthropometrist, awarded by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). You will be trained to measure 17 anthropometric variables, understand the importance of accurate measurement following internationally established standardization protocols, analyze the differences between calipers, and develop skills in using software to calculate body composition.
Facilities
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, a Football History Monument
Real Madrid City
The best Training Ground in the world.
Sports Centre
The best and most complete sports facilities and with an experienced team of qualified professionals.
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Study Plan
The world of professional sport has undergone a major transformation in recent years, a process in which it is still immersed, and one that is marked by the arrival of new technologies in the world of sport, and the need for experts who are able to manage, control and master this data, as well as areas of performance such as sleep, recovery, nutrition and travel management. These technologies are constantly changing and evolving, hence the importance of cutting-edge training in these technologies and performance areas. This program responds to the emerging need within the industry to incorporate professionals trained in these technologies, areas and performance improvement techniques into their coaching staff. This programme will therefore make it easier for you to find your point of entry into the sport industry, where you can develop your career as a sport scientist, helping professional athletes to reach their full sporting potential.
Module I. Generalities and context of high performance sport
- Context, functions and competences. Professional environment.
- The reality of the high performance coach 1.
- The reality of the high performance coach 2.
- Fundamentals and principles of high-performance sports training 1.
- Fundamentals and principles of high-performance sports training 2.
- Specificity of high-performance sports training.
Module II. The knowledge base in high performance sport
- Exercise physiology. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Strength training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Speed training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Endurance training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Planning, periodisation and programing of training in individual sports.
- Planning, periodisation and programing of training in team sports.
Module III. Leading areas in high performance
- Nutritional support for high performance sports.
- Integration of areas. Physioterapeutic strategies and injury prevention in the high performance approach.
- Integration of areas. Psychological strategies in high performance.
- Aquatics strategies and recovery in high performance.
- Genetics and epigenetics in high performance sport.
- Women's training in high performance.
Module IV. Laboratory technology and assessments applied to high performance optimisation
- Physiological assessments on a cycloergometer.
- Physiological assessments on treadmills.
- Anthropometric assessments of the high-performance athlete.
- Biomechanics applied to high performance.
- Force platforms, linear encoders and accelerometry. Uses and applications in high performance.
- Future lines of research. Specific software for the control of training in the laboratory.
Module V. Technology and field assessments applied to the optimisation of high performance
- Physiological field assessments 1.
- Physiological field assessments 2.
- Assisted and resisted speed training. Training methods for high performance.
- Workload analysis and quantification 1.
- Workload analysis and quantification 2.
- Future lines of research. Sepecific software for field training control.
Module VI. Analysis and evaluation in high performance sport
- Motor learning.
- Analysis and evaluation of sports technique and its application to the preparation of high-performance athletes.
- Technical-tactical sports analysis and evaluation and its application to the preparation of high-performance athletes.
- Conditional analysis of the high performance athlete. Establishment of kpi's.
- Detection, selection and development of talents.
- Creation and management of databases. Communication and reporting of results.
Module VII. Seminars and case studies
- Training in minority sports 1.
- Training in minority sports 2.
- Direction and management of sports groups.
- Specific cutting-edge methods in high-performance training: FRB, isoinercials, pneumatics, olympic movements.
- White week in Valdebebas.
- White week in Valdebebas.
Module VIII. Research methodology
- The scientific method.
- Structure and type of research papers.
- Search and bibliographical sources.
- Statistics analysis.
- Bibliographic review: research and design.
- Intervention study: research and design.
Module IX. Professional internships
Module X. Final Project
Methodology
This program is designed to follow a practical methofdology where students work from day one as if they were already working with professional athletes.
Student profile
This master degree is specially suitable for the following profiles:
- Graduates in physical activity and sports sciences.
- Graduates in education with a specialisation in physical education.
- Graduates in health sciences with professional experience in professional sports performance management.
- Coaches in collective and individual sports.
- Physical trainers and others in coaching roles with professional experience.
- Experienced professionals in the field of sports training.
- Professionals with experience in scientific support for sports teams.
Internships
Internships are a key part of your education. Acquiring experience and putting into practice what you have learned during your degree is the best way to enter the employment market. There are two types of internship: curricular (which is included as part of your programme) and extracurricular (which you can do on a voluntary basis).
The master's syllabus includes a mandatory internship in High Performance training field, as well as a final year project. Students shall receive the guidance of a professor for this project, and they can use the technology available at Universidad Europea. At students’ disposal are state-of-the-art equipment and a sports centre (including weights room, cardio room and functional training room), an athletics track and a football pitch, where they can acquire the experience needed to pursue their profession with the benefit of a higher degreeof training.
Cooperating Entities
81%
88% of our students find a job in less than 18 months after graduating.
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Our School has professional agreements with more than 30 clubs to cooperate in our training programs.
86%
86% of our graduates works in its studies field.
Admissions
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Admission exams
Start your admission process by calling +34 911128850 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Place reservation
Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Enrollment
Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.
Admissions process
The admissions process for the Real Madrid Graduate School programmes can take place at any time during the year, although enrolment on any graduate programme will depend on the availability of places.
For personalised advice from the Admissions staff, you can go to either of our University campuses—La Moraleja or Villaviciosa de Odón—or contact us by phone: 902 23 23 50 or email: escuelauniversitariarealmadrid@universidadeuropea.es. For calls from outside of Spain, please use this number: (+34) 917 407 272.
Once candidates have received advice and have provided the necessary documentation, the Admissions staff will set a date for the entrance exams corresponding to the programme students are interested in, as well as for a personal interview with the Programme Director or a member of the Admissions Committee.
The admissions process is free of cost and commitment-free for candidates until their place is formally reserved.
The admissions process consists of the following stages:
- Personalised advice.
- Submission of application and documentation for assessment of the candidate's profile.
- Profile assessment and interview.
- Confirmation of admission.
- Formal reservation and enrolment.
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Faculty
Programme Director: Carlos Revuelta Parra
Director of the Master. Professor at Universidad Europea de Madrid, High Performance Conditioning expert. Physical trainer at High Performance Center in Madrid (CAR Madrid).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are high performance sports?
High performance sports are related to the world of training at the highest level. They involve being able to ensure that an athlete can give their best possible performance in competitions at the highest level. Not everyone is ready for high performance, as it requires a very specific commitment and strategy. It is not easy to conduct a comprehensive analysis and design a plan aimed at achieving the best possible level of performance, which means that this is a very specialised area requiring the intervention of trained professionals.
What do you study on a Master’s Degree in High Performance Sports?
All the specific, basic principles of sports training, including the physical, nutritional and psychological as well as technological support. Knowledge not only of the tangible aspects of training, but also of control, quantification and management, as well as the development of support technologies, should be dealt with in a master’s degree with these characteristics.
What is the purpose of a Master’s Degree in High Performance Sports?
Specialisation in the sector is fundamental. It is essential to have the necessary knowledge and resources to be able to deal with the demanding world of high performance. This knowledge is provided by specific courses in high performance sports, where leading professionals in the sector train students in specific and fundamental skills.
Where can I study for a Master’s Degree in High Performance Sports?
The Universidad Europea de Madrid offers postgraduate programmes linked to High performance sports (both campus based and online) which offers great possibilities for students, as it adapts to the capabilities and needs of each individual student.