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Our Master’s Degree in Sports Training & Nutrition is an official masters programme, which lasts for 9 months, in which you will specialise in these two areas: sports training and nutrition, with the aim that you can develop and grow as a professional in the sport sector. You will study modules such as biochemistry and psychology, nutrition and ergogenic aids, and sports injuries, among others. Specialise in developing training plans and nutritional strategies based on the needs of the athlete, improving their sports performance.
As a student of the Master in Sports Training and Nutrition, you will have access to some of the leading facilities of any university in Spain, including a state-of-the-art sports centre which also includes human research labs. You’ll also be taught by experts in the sports training and nutrition field, many of them working at Real Madrid and other top organisations in the sports industry.
View the online version of the master: Master in Sports Nutrition Online
| Villaviciosa de Odón | 10 Months |
Start: 17 oct. 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport |
| Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea |
Choose the only official Sports Training and Nutrition programme in Spain, a unique experience that immerses you in practical application from day one. You’ll learn from an internationally renowned teaching staff and take advantage of exclusive professional opportunities.
The Master’s in Sports Training and Nutrition is designed to provide students with specialised knowledge of the most state-of-the-art training methods, the latest trends in sports nutrition, and natural ergogenic aids 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, and a training lab equipped for strength measurement.
The faculty is composed of professionals from sports training, sports nutrition and medical fields. Each member of faculty is an active professional who is internationally renowned for 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, professional visits and live sporting 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 17-year history and 15.000 graduates, most of whom are now successful international professionals in the sports industry.
During the programme you’ll have the chance to share the Campus with students from more than 80 nationalities as 80% of the School’s Students come from other countries our of Spain which Will enrich your experience and learning.
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.
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with top-tier companies and sports organisations such as federations, clubs and high-performance centres.
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enjoy unique professional internships in world-class companies and sports organisations completing projects that are related to their professional goals.
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make up our top-class faculty, composed of sports trainers, sports nutritionists and medical professors.
In order for you to get the most out of our innovative academic model, Universidad Europea offers a range of labs equipped with the most advanced and innovative technologies.
Campus of Villaviciosa de Odón
Human Performance Research Lab (HPRLab)
A state-of-the-art space for learning and research.
Campus of Villaviciosa de Odón
The best and most complete sports facilities and with an experienced team of qualified professionals.
Campus of Alcobendas
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, a Football History Monument
Jorge Pérez
Master's in Sports Training and Nutrition Alumnus
The objective of this master’s comprehensive training programme is to prepare you to:
Methodologies are extremely diverse and depend on the module and professor. Some of the methodologies you shall come across include:
Offered in the current academic course.
PRIMER CURSO
| Materia | ECTS | Tipo | Idioma de impartición |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training I | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
| Training II | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
| Training III | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
| Sports nutrition I | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
| Sports nutrition II | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
| Sports nutrition III | 6 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
| Practicum | 12 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
| Master's Thesis | 12 | OBLIGATORIA | English |
Year of implementation of the Degree: 2009 - 2010
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We have collaborations (not agreements) with research projects at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, University of Valladolid, Camilo José Cela University, Public University of Navarra, University of the Basque Country, University of Castilla–La Mancha, Francisco de Vitoria University and University of Valencia.
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 nutrition or training fields, as well as a final year project. Students shall receive the guidance of a professor for this project. 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.
The professional opportunities take place in sports clubs or centers, sports corporations, gyms, clinics or private or public institutes (integrated in Town Halls or Boards of Trustees) where the sports medicine service is offered and even as self-employed professionals.
The acquisition of the competences included in this master's degree reinforces the professional training acquired in current university degrees related to Physical Activity Sciences, Sports, Nutrition and even health: Bachelor of Physical Activity Sciences and Sports, Graduated in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sports, Graduated in Medicine, or Nursing, Graduated in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Diploma in Nutrition, Graduated in Physiotherapy, Master in Physical Education or their equivalent degrees.
Upon completion of your studies, you shall possess the scientific knowledge needed to investigate, plan, prioritise and properly schedule physical workloads and impart appropriate nutritional advice for athletes of different ages and performance levels.
The aim of this course is for students to receive a comprehensive training which shall prepare them to:
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.
A range of exciting professional internships are made available to you so you can acquire the skillset needed to thrive in the sports industry.
The professional opportunities linked to this specialisation are linked to sports training and nutrition. The student will have the opportunity to develop professionally in any of the following areas of action:
Start your future at Universidad Europea
You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.
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Start your admission process by calling +34 911128850 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.
The Master's in Sports Training and Nutrition is aimed at graduates in Sport Sciences, Nutrition, Physical Education Teaching, Medicine, Physiotherapy or Nursing. This program does not qualify for the profesión. Other university graduates with (accredited) experience in the subject may also enroll if they pass the selection process.
For access to the master’s programme, students are legally required, in accordance with the provisions of R.D. 861/2010:
To possess an official Spanish university degree or another degree issued by a higher education institution within the European Higher Education Area.
To possess a degree in accordance with educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area without the need for the regulatory approval of their degree, conditional upon verification by the University that this degree accredits the equivalent level of training as the corresponding official Spanish university degrees and allows students in the country issuing the degree to access postgraduate education. Access by this route shall not imply, in any case, either the regulatory approval of the previous degree of which the interested party is in possession or its recognition for purposes other than studying the master’s.
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The faculty on this master's course has 80% of doctors.
Nutrition is important to athletes because it provides the source of energy needed to perform activities. The food we eat affects our strength, training, performance and recovery. Not only is the type of food important to sports nutrition, but the time we eat throughout the day can also affect our performance levels and the body's ability to recover from exercise.
Pre- and post-workout meals are important in sports nutrition, but you should be very careful about what you eat. In general, athletes should eat about two hours before training, and this meal should be high in carbohydrates, low in fat, and low in protein. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy to fuel your exercise program, and protein is needed to support muscle growth and repair. After a workout, you need to replace lost carbohydrates, and you need to ensure adequate muscle recovery by including protein in your post-workout meals.
A day in the life of a sports nutritionist is varied and involves different tasks. These include:
Effective sports nutritionists often possess a range of skills to succeed in their profession. These include:
All of these are skills that will be worked on during the Master in Sports Training and Nutrition, via classroom theory, but more importantly, practical based learning and spending time within companies and organisations in the sector.
Real Madrid Graduate School - Universidad Europea has an official Master's degree in training and sports nutrition. The status of its faculty and guest speakers, as well as the facilities of the Villaviciosa de Odón Campus, makes it the perfect place for this specific training.
Not only that, but the global and multicultural vision of our University will allow you to work with classmates from all over the world, providing a much broader vision, and increasing your network of contacts.
Finally, we must highlight the professional opportunity that this Master represents thanks to the learning experience in which practice takes precedence and work with real projects and companies and additionally by the numerous sports entities in which you have the opportunity to carry out professional internships.