This master in Sports Psychology is a unique program in Spain, the only one that allows the student to specialise in designing and planning intervention programs in sports psychology.
With a profesional focus, during this 9-month program you’ll learn through a practical methodology how to apply the knowledge acquired in profesional settings within sports psychology.
Enjoy the Real Madrid Experience with unique events like the White Week, international field trips, masterclasses and more
Campus-based | |
Alcobendas | 60 ECTS |
Start: 13 nov. 2023 | Title issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid |
9 months | School of Sports Sciences |
Private degree | Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea |
This master has been designed to provide students with specialised knowledge with the latest trends in sports psychology and tools for improving sports performance.
A practical methodology underpins the entire programme. In order for students to optimally assimilate new knowledge, we combine teamwork, seminars and individual work at cutting-edge facilities. These include physiological laboratories with equipment for carrying out functional assessment and training tests at our Human Performance Research Lab.
The faculty is composed of professionals from sports psychology and related fields to the sports performance as sports nutrition or sports medicine. Each member of faculty is an active professional working with top-tier sport organisations.
You shall put theory into practice right from day one to develop the skillset you need to thrive in the sports industry. What’s more, all of our students get the chance to carry out professional internships at world-class sports institutions.
Develop the professional network you need to succeed by networking with our international teaching staff, diverse student body and the leading professionals you’ll meet at numerous events throughout the year.
Enjoy exclusive experiences with Real Madrid C.F., the White Week, international field trips, professional visits, live sporting events, networking events...
Study at the leading sports sciences research centre in Spain—equipped with a fully updated sports complex—and enjoy the extensive facilities and laboratories at our Human Research Lab, where you can find the latest advances in sports sciences research equipment.
The School’s academic quality is certified by its 16-year history and more than 13,000 graduates, most of whom are now successful international professionals in the sports industry.
You'll be able to plan the needed actions to answer the psychologycal needs of athletes of any sport.
You'll evaluate the impact of any psychologycal intervention based in the needs of the athlete using different techniques and data analysis.
You'll establish the criteria to evaluate the change in the athlete after the intervention.
You'll define actions with the aim of improving concentration, emotional control and motivation during the athlete's effort.
You'll define actions focus on how to improve the communication and the motivation of the coach or conditioning trainer.
You'll be able to plan virtual training sessions using technology
You will analyse the socio-employment situation of the athlete and its impact on their sports performance.
You will use quantitative and qualitative tools to evaluate the anamnesis of athletes.
You'll have the ability to evaluate and plan the intervention of the psychologist in the Esports
You’ll learn how to sintetize the main mecanism implicated in the psychologicanl processes that participate in the diferente sports agents and how to analyze physical activities in which the psychological aspects has to considered.
You will acquire the skills to assess the effects of improving an active lifestyle and to analyze the consequences of practicing sports on the health and psychological well-being of athletes throughout the life cycle.
You will learn to correctly select, use and apply the specific techniques for the psychological training of athletes.
You will acquire the ability to analyze, identify and evaluate which assessment instruments and systems are most appropriate to respond to the requirements and needs of young athletes, coaches and families.
You will study the most appropriate instruments and techniques to carry out multidisciplinary interventions to improve performance in competition and recovery in high-performance athletes.
You will address the different psychological processes in the stress/recovery process in athletes and the intervention models for coping with sports withdrawal, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
You will enter the business world from a psychological point of view (psychological evaluation of managers of sports entities, group dynamics, evaluation systems...).
You will acquire knowledge about the eSports sector and the use of the most appropriate techniques and instruments to develop interventions in eSports athletes and coaches.
These internships are monitored by the company and the internship tutor, as well as intermediate and final reports for evaluation.
With the knowledge acquired, you will be able to develop professionally as a sports psychologist in different types of institutions in which you will work with professional athletes, such as:
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This program is specially designed for:
Susana de los Reyes
Degree in Sociology. PCC Coach certified by ICF. Accredited Coach in Relational Methodology by IR. Specialist in verbal and non-verbal communication, in systemic and team Coaching. Expert in social relations and human resources. Writer and lecturer.
Eva Molleja
Head of the Department of Sports Psychology of the Real Madrid C.F. Soccer Youth Academy. Degree in psychology. European Master of Sports Psychology. Accredited by the College of Psychologists as a professional expert in sports psychology.
Stephanie Rodríguez Besteiro
Predoctoral researcher. Professor at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences - Universidad Europea.
MSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise is a postgraduate programme that focuses on the application of psychological principles and techniques in sports and exercise settings. The programme at Real Madrid Graduate School – Universidad Europea takes on an eminently practical approach in which you’ll apply the knowledge acquired in professional settings via internships and work placements.
The programme is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in sports psychology, coaching, physical therapy, or related fields.
There are different routes into a career as a sport and exercise psychologist. If you choose the Master in Sport Psychology at Real Madrid Gradate School – Universidad Europea, you will study a programme that follows an experiential learning approach, meaning you will put into practice what you learn as you go along, taking part in internships and work placements at leading sports organisations, including Real Madrid.
Yes, there is a high demand for sports psychologists, as athletes and sports organisations increasingly recognise the importance of mental skills training and performance enhancement techniques for achieving optimal athletic performance. Sports psychologists work with athletes to help them develop and maintain mental toughness, manage anxiety and stress, set goals, and cope with pressure, among other things.
The day-to-day of a sports psychologist will vary according to their place of work and the size of the organisation itself. However, in general terms, these are the main tasks of a sports psychologist: