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.
Official degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid
| Villaviciosa de Odón | Start: 17 oct. 2025 | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport | Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea |
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. If you have Level I, you will be able to take the Level II exam as long as you meet the requirements established by ISAAK.
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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
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
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 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 |
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| 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.
The graduate profile corresponds to a professional trained in the sciences of physical activity and sports, with a continuous interest in deepening and advancing their knowledge in the following areas:
Internships in companies are a key element of your education
Gaining practical experience after completing your degree is the best way to enter the job market. There are two types of internships: curricular (included in your academic program) and extracurricular (those you can undertake voluntarily).
This program, thanks to its reputation in the industry, has over 30 agreements with top-tier companies and sports organizations where you can carry out your professional internships, in addition to positions available within the sports structure of Real Madrid C.F., reserved for the most outstanding academic records. Moreover, the professional nature of the School and its constant interaction with the sports industry will allow students to connect with leading professionals and companies in the sector, opening up new professional opportunities.
The master’s curriculum includes a mandatory internship in the fields of nutrition or training, as well as a final project. Students will have access to the sports complex, which includes a weight room, a cardio room, a functional training room, an athletics track, and a football field, where they can acquire the necessary experience to practice their profession with the added benefit of earning an advanced degree.
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 90% 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.