The Master in Sports Psychology online prepares you to excel in a growing and highly specialised sector by equipping you with advanced psychological tools and techniques to enhance athletic performance and well-being. Gain expertise in motivation, team dynamics, and mental resilience to lead athletes and teams to success.
Train in the application of sports psychology principles to improve both individual and group performance. Learn directly from leading professionals who bring unique insights to help you grow in this dynamic field.
If you’re looking for flexibility, our online methodology offers you what you need. The online classes are taught live and recorded through the virtual campus. You can access them whenever is most convenient for you or watch them again to review concepts.
Live the Real Madrid experience: Enjoy an international trip that will provide you with a global perspective on mental health in the sports industry, guided by professionals and executives from leading institutions in the sector, granting you access to unique networking opportunities.
View the Spanish version of the master: Máster en Psicología Deportiva online.
Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
Classes in English | Start: 27 oct. 2025 | Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport |
Our Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences is ranked among the top 25 worldwide, according to the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities by the Shanghai Ranking 2024.
In 2018, the 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.
AISports: Artificial Intelligence in Sports
Be part of the AISports: Artificial Intelligence in Sports program. Train to lead the industry through innovation and artificial intelligence. Leadership is embedded in the DNA of our school, driven by a relentless pursuit of success and a passion for constant improvement.
Get ready to apply Artificial Intelligence in the sports industry. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from international experts in AI applied to sports through live online classes, access exclusive content, and develop your Final Master’s Project (TFM) centered on AI.
The 100% online Master in Sports Psychology comprises 10 modules. At the end of the programme, the student will receive the Private Master`s Degree in Sports Psychology Online, granted by the Universidad Europea de Madrid.
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.
6 ECTS.
6 ECTS.
This master's degree is 100% online. You will be able to take the exams and the TFM virtually.
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.
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.
For admission to the Master in Sports Psychology, the following is required:
For access to the Accredited Private Master`s Degree Master in Sports Psychology online it is necessary to fulfill one of the following REQUIREMENTS:
In all cases, the University may limit access to certain degrees if a specific university degree has not been previously completed.
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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You will need to send the specific documentation to your personal advisor
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Once your documentation has been reviewed, your personal advisor will contact you.
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Formalising the reservation of a place through our different methods of payment
Candidates shall not be charged, and their place shall not be guaranteed, until the reservation has been formalised. Get in touch with us!
Susana de los Reyes
Principal Director of the Department. Bachelor in Sociology and Executive Coach PCC certified by ICF. Coordinator of the Relational Quality Center and accredited Coach in Relational Methodology by IR. Expert in organizational development and strategy, team coaching for the development of competencies and skills in people management, conflict management, communication techniques, and negotiation. Specialist in verbal and non-verbal communication, Systemic and team coaching. Writer and speaker.
Jorge Zambrano
Associate Director of the Department. Bachelor in Psychology and specialist in Sports Psychology, Coaching, HR Management and Direction. Sports psychologist with experience in agencies representing football players and coaches. Sailing coach in the United States. Former rugby player in first and second division youth teams.
Jose María García
Master Co-director. 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.
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