Master in Sports Psychology online
Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
Classes in English | Start: October 2026 | Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport |
The Master in Sports Psychology online is designed for professionals who want to specialise in the psychological aspects of sports performance while maintaining full flexibility. Backed by Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid, the programme combines a solid theoretical foundation with a practical approach focused on performance, mental resilience and psychological well-being in sports contexts.
You will be trained to work in sports psychology by:
- Understanding the psychological factors that influence sports performance.
- Applying psychological principles to support athletes and teams.
- Developing strategies to enhance mental resilience and motivation.
- Addressing psychological processes related to training and competition.
With an online methodology, this master’s programme allows you to train with complete flexibility and adapt your studies to your professional pace. In addition, you will have the chance to enjoy an international experience at leading sports institutions, guided by industry experts and executives. A unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain a global perspective of the sports industry.
View the Spanish version of the master: Máster en Psicología Deportiva online.
The quality you deserve
Shanghai Ranking 2025
Our faculty of physical activity and sports sciences is ranked among the top 30 worldwide, according to the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities by the Shanghai Ranking 2025.
National Sports Award Copa Stadium
In 2018, Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea received the National Sports Award Copa Stadium for its contributions to education, research, and the professionalisation of sports on both national and international levels.
International experiences in the sports industry
Attend an international experience and get an inside look at the sports industry. Share this journey with professionals, professors, and classmates from different nationalities, expanding your global network. Here are some of the 14 experiences you can choose from:
Italy
Get a global perspective on sports health management at the biomedical campus of the Università degli Studi di Roma. Learn directly from international experts and visit leading sports organisations.
Sweden
Participate in workshops and seminars on sports health in Sweden, discovering how the country has integrated sports into its public health strategy. Explore policies and programs that make Sweden a model for promoting a healthy lifestyle.
White Week
Experience a unique sports event for an entire week. Attend live-streamed presentations by industry leaders, club executives, and elite athletes.
Discover what your experience will be like
From the classroom to success: their stories
Marieke van Wanroij
Head of Coaching & Development at VolkerWessels Women’s Pro Cycling Team
This program created a challenging and inspiring environment, where learning alongside other sports professionals throughout the year enriched each module and assignment. This experience has provided me with deeper insights and background knowledge that directly benefit my current role.
Rejoice Reyes
Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist
Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid provided me with inclusive, adaptable, engaging, and very informative class sessions through their curated Masters Program despite working full time for 8 hours and the time difference between the United Arab Emirates and Spain. I had an extraordinary learning experience.
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At Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea, we’ll teach you how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in real-world settings. We’re proud to be recognised by Forbes as one of the most influential universities in education for 2025, thanks to our strong commitment to generative AI.
- Have access to the Advanced Course in Study Techniques with AI, where you’ll learn step by step how to integrate artificial intelligence into your daily life as a student.
- Use tools to increase your productivity and optimise your learning process, enhancing your academic experience and improving your results.
- Take part in an exclusive workshop with Google, where industry professionals will guide you through the implementation and use of various AI applications.
AISports artificial intelligence in sports. Throughout your studies, you’ll gain access to the AISports programme, taking part in workshops and classes led by experts who will teach you how to integrate AI into the field of sports health.
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Study plan
The 100% online Master in Sports Psychology comprises 10 modules. At the end of the programme, you will receive the Private Master`s Degree in Sports Psychology Online, granted by Universidad Europea de Madrid.
Study plan structure
Module 1. Psychological processes in the sports activity (6 ECTS)
- Learning processes in the sport activity.
- The focus and motivation in the sports and physical activity.
- Optimus activation level and emotional management in sports practice.
- Self-confidence and selfconcept of the sportsman.
- Athlete's locus of control: between optimism and pessimism.
- The dark triad of performance personality narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
Module 2. Sports psychology and health (6 ECTS)
- Sport, health and psychology.
- Sport and physical activity in different contexts.
- Assessment of behavioral and psychophysiological indicators involved in physical activity.
- Sport and physical activity with populations with special needs.
- Evaluation of the physical-sports condition of the people.
- Psychophysiology of physical activity and sport.
Module 3. Intervention in sports psychology (6 ECTS)
- Methodology and planning of the intervention design in sport psychology.
- Quantitative and qualitative evaluation instruments in psychological intervention in sport.
- Psychological intervention techniques.
- Multidisciplinary intervention in sport psychology.
- Differences in psychological intervention depending on the different disciplines sports.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the interventions. Study cases.
Module 4. Psychology in young talent development (6 ECTS)
- Basic psychological processes of grassroots sport.
- Theoretical models of motivation in sports initiation.
- Psychological intervention with young athletes and the transition to professional sport.
- Psychological intervention with coaches and families of young athletes.
- Advice on the relationship between athletes, families and sports technicians: the importance of education in values in sport.
- Evaluation systems and counseling programs for athletes and coaches of grassroots sport.
Module 5. Psychological training for high perfomance athletes (6 ECTS)
- Psychological variables related to training, performance and competition.
- Psychological preparation for the competition.
- Specific intervention in the different sports modalities.
- Emotional processes, anxiety and coping strategies in high performance athletes.
- Psychology of sports coaches.
- Psychological intervention with referees and sports judges.
Module 6. Sports psychology in injury recovery and withdrawal from sports activity (6 ECTS)
- Psychological effects of overtraining and substance abuse.
- Disabling psychological disorders and conflicts in athletes.
- Psychological implications of the prevention and recovery of sports injuries.
- Withdrawal from sports career.
- Psychological intervention strategies in sports withdrawal.
- Identity and vocational redefinition processes in sports retirement.
Module 7. Psychology in the management of sports entities (6 ECTS)
- Strategic planning of sports management: an approach from sports psychology.
- Psychological intervention with sports organizations and managers.
- Psychology in the management and direction of sports teams and youth academies.
- Group psychology in the design of sports coaching teams.
- Generalizability in decision-making and sports management.
- Management of leadership and motivation in sports entities.
Module 8. Psychological intervention in eSports (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to the sector and contextualization of eSports.
- Psychological evaluation and intervention with an eSports team.
- Advice and Intervention with eSports coaches.
- Risks and Psychopathologies in eSports.
- Future lines of research.
- Application of sports psychology in non-sports areas.
Module 9. Professional experience and case studies (6 ECTS)
This module allows students to apply and deepen the knowledge and skills acquired during the master’s program through case studies and practical exercises. It focuses on analyzing real-world scenarios, solving industry-related challenges, and simulating professional decision-making processes.
Module 10. Research Methods. Final Project (6 ECTS)
6 ECTS.
Online exams and TFM
This master's degree is 100% online. You will be able to take the exams and the TFM virtually.
An intensive one-year programme to specialise in sports psychology
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First semester – Foundations of sports psychology and mental performance
In the first months, you will acquire a solid foundation in psychological processes, health, and intervention strategies applied to sports, focusing on motivation, emotional regulation, and mental resilience.
- Understand the psychological mechanisms involved in sports activity and their impact on performance.
- Analyse the relationship between sport, health, and psychological well-being across different contexts and populations.
- Apply intervention techniques and planning methods to improve mental performance in athletes.
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Second semester – Advanced applications and professional practice
You will progress to advanced topics such as injury recovery, sports withdrawal, management of sports entities, and psychological intervention in eSports, applying your knowledge to real cases and research projects.
- Develop strategies for psychological recovery after injuries and career transitions.
- Manage psychological aspects in sports organizations, leadership, and team dynamics.
- Innovate by applying sports psychology principles to eSports and emerging contexts.
- Consolidate your skills through practical cases and a research-based final project.
What is the online methodology like?
Flexibility
Live virtual classes that will be recorded in case you cannot attend or want to see them again.
Support
You will have the support of our expert professors who will facilitate your learning, as well as an accompanying tutor who will guide you and help you achieve your goals.
Experiential learning
Receive comprehensive training based on real-life cases combined with theoretical and practical learning.
Our educational model
At Universidad Europea, we are committed to an education that prepares you for the needs of the professional world. Thanks to our methodology, you will be able to gain the knowledge, skills, abilities and competences that provide maximum employability in a global world.
Experiential learning
The student learns by doing; there is no learning without action.
Meaningful learning
The teacher relates the knowledge, skills and previous experiences to the interests, expectations and cognitive characteristics of the students.
Collaborative learning
The students "learn together", so they are motivated not just by their own learning but to increase the achievements of others, forming a social and academic learning experience.
Professional learning
The teacher acts as an advisor and as a guide of the learning towards a professional application.
Constructive and discovery learning
Students investigate and explore concepts. This allows you to build cognitive structures by comparing, relating and reorganising new concepts with those you have already dealt with.
Autonomous learning
The teacher encourages the students to learn for themselves, developing self-learning. The student is understood as an active and cooperative agent, protagonist of their own education.
Individualised learning
The teacher is sensitive to the diversity and different learning styles of the students, adjusting the training activities to suit their needs.
Creative learning
The development of creativity and initiative allows knowledge to be perceived as open, unfinished, something which can always be redefined and understood from other points of view.
Admissions process
The admission process to pursue an online undergraduate or postgraduate certificate at Universidad Europea can be carried out throughout the year, although enrolment on any of our programmes is subject to availability. In order to complete the process, follow these simple steps:
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Documentation
You will need to send the specific documentation to your personal advisor
- Admissions form.
- Legal document required for accessing the programme
- Photocopy of your ID.
- Curriculum vitae.
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Admissions test
Once your documentation has been reviewed, your personal advisor will contact you.
- Competency assessment test.
- Personal interview.
- Language assessment test (B2).
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Reserving a place
Formalising the reservation of a place through our different methods of payment
- Direct debit.
- Credit card.
- Online payment.
Scholarships and financial aid
We want to help you. If you want to study at 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.
Recommended profile
For admission to the Master in Sports Psychology, the following is required:
- Degree in Psychology and Sport Sciences or equivalent.
- Degree in Health Sciences or Education Sciences: It will be reviewed by the academic and admissions departments.
Admissions requirements
For access to the Accredited Private Master`s Degree Master in Sports Psychology online it is necessary to fulfill one of the following REQUIREMENTS:
- To be in possession of a University Degree. In the case of being a graduate from a university outside of Spain, it is not necessary to have had the degree officially recognised by the Spanish Education Ministry.
- To have accredited professional experience related to the programme of interest. This guarantees the achievement of the abilities specified in the Profile for prospective students section. Some of the programmes offered at Universidad Europea do not allow access through professional experience. See the full list here.
- Higher Vocational Training Graduates who can accredit professional experience after completion of the internship.
In all cases, the University may limit access to certain degrees if a specific university degree has not been previously completed.
Admissions application
Candidates shall not be charged, and their place shall not be guaranteed, until the reservation has been formalised. Get in touch with us!
Academic quality
As part of its strategy, the university has an internal quality plan whose objective is to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and which allows it to face future challenges with the maximum guarantee of success. In this way, it is committed to promoting the achievement of external recognitions and accreditations, both nationally and internationally; the measurement and analysis of results; simplification in management; and the relationship with the external regulator.