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This programme is designed to provide students with specialised knowledge of state of-the-art training methods, trends in sports nutrition and aids for improving sports performance.
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, live sporting events, networking events and a unique international trip to Switzerland where you will visit some of the most renowned sports organisations and meet their executives.
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 14-year history and 11,000 graduates, most of whom are now successful international professionals in the sports industry.
Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid C.F. President
‘Talent, sacrifice and commitment are the basis for success.’
Join a unique programme—one-of-its-kind in Spain—and enjoy unrivalled professional opportunities, exclusive experiences and a world-class faculty.
Take part in the Third International Forum on Sports Training and Nutrition, an exclusive event for our community to meet the most renowned professionals in the field. First Day:
Take part in the Third International Forum on Sports Training and Nutrition, an exclusive event for our community to meet the most renowned professionals in the field. Second Day:
Take part in the Third International Forum on Sports Training and Nutrition, an exclusive event for our community to meet the most renowned professionals in the field. Third Day:
Enjoy the IIIrd International forum on Sports Training and Nutrition, a unique exclusive evento for our Community with the most recognized professionals in the field. Foruth and last Day.
A unique school where you shall develop the skills and values you need to succeed in the sports industry.
LIVE THE REAL MADRID EXPERIENCE: professional visits, international trips, networking, live sporting events and much more.
PARTICIPATE IN WHITE WEEK: an exclusive week of conferences with leading professionals and athletes in an unparalleled environment—the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
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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.
If you complete your degree at Universidad Europea this year and you want to go further, we are on hand to help. Check out Scholarships information.
All members of our Alumni Community have the chance to study a new programme with a 15% discount on their tuition fees.
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
A postgraduate qualification is essential to stand out in the current job market. Ambitious young professionals shall stand out even further thanks to this master’s links with the Universidad Europea - Real Madrid Graduate School.
Jorge Pérez
Master's in Sports Training and Nutrition Alumnus
We want to help you. If you choose to study at Universidad Europea, you shall have the opportunity to apply for a wide range of UE and official scholarships.
The objective of this master’s comprehensive training programme is to prepare you to:
Schedule training plans in the short, medium and long term in different contexts.
Manage devices for analysis of human movement and training control.
Plan diets and natural supplementation.
Conduct performance and body composition assessments.
Carry out research and conduct scientific enquiries.
You shall acquire specialised knowledge about the most avant-garde training methods, the latest trends in sports nutrition and natural ergogenic aids to improve sports performance. In addition, you’ll be able to train as a researcher by accessing the PhD in Physical Activity and Sports, certified by ANECA, at Universidad Europea de Madrid.
You shall experience a practical work methodology that combines teamwork, attendance at seminars and individual work on campus facilities equipped with the most advanced technology.
You shall complete a master’s thesis on an area related to research or the professional field of your choosing.
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.
| Código Asignatura / Subject Code | Materia / Coursework | ECTS | Tipo / Type | Idioma / Language |
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| 0DBP001101 | 2 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY APPLIED TO EXERCISE AND SPORTS TRAINING | ||||
| 0DBP001102 | 10 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| NUTRITION AND ERGOGENIC AIDS | ||||
| 0DBP001103 | 3 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| BIOMECHANICS APPLIED TO SPORTS | ||||
| 0DBP001104 | 11 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| ATHLETIC TRAINING | ||||
| 0DBP001105 | 2 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS AND COMPETITION | ||||
| 0DBP001106 | 2 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| SPORTS INJURIES | ||||
| 0DBP001107 | 2 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| SEMINARS | ||||
| 0DBP001108 | 16 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| PRACTICUM | ||||
| 0DBP001109 | 12 | OBLIGATORIA | Español (es) | |
| MASTER'S THESIS |
Basic competencies
Cross-disciplinary competencies
Specific competencies
Year of implementation of the Degree: 2009 - 2010
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, and they can use the technology available at Universidad Europea. 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.
For the provision of professional internships, the master’s programme has agreements with:
In order to carry out an internship in a company, you’ll need to have passed 50% of your credits and have registered before you start the internship. Both the company and a professor on your course shall monitor your progress on the internship and shall provide you with an evaluation at the half-way mark and upon completion.
If you want to gain extra work experience before finalising your university studies, you are welcome to carry out extracurricular internships. You can carry out an internship in whichever year of your studies you choose, but we would like to remind you that they are formative and should complement your studies. The more theoretical knowledge you acquire throughout your degree, the more you shall benefit from the internships.
The faculty on this master's course has 80% of doctors.
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
SPORTS TRAINING PROFESSORS
SPORTS NUTRITION PROFESSORS
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:
The admissions process for the Real Madrid Graduate School programmes can take place at any time during the year, although enrolment on any graduate programme shall depend on the availability of places.
For personalised advice, you can go to either of our university campuses (La Moraleja or Villaviciosa de Odón) or contact us by phone: 902 23 23 50 or e-mail: postgrado@uem.es to receive advice from the Graduate Admissions staff. For calls from outside Spain, please use this number: (+34) 917 407 272.
Once candidates have received advice and have provided the necessary documentation, the Graduate Admissions staff shall set a date for the entrance exams corresponding to the programme they are interested in, and for a personal interview with the Programme Director or a member of the Admissions Committee.
The admissions process is both cost-free and commitment-free for candidates until their place has been formally reserved.
The admissions process consists of the following stages:
Once the candidate has been contacted and has provided the required documentation, the Postgraduate Admissions team shall arrange for the applicant to take the entrance exams corresponding to the programme of interest as well as a personal interview with the Programme Director or a member of the Admissions Committee.
The admissions process is both cost-free and commitment-free for candidates until their place has been formally reserved.
Once the requirements have been met, the student shall be admitted to the master’s after their suitability has been evaluated, taking into account their previous academic record, professional experience in the relevant field, language skills (accredited by official bodies), specific complementary training, as well as any other merits that are assessed at the discretion of the Programme Management.
The Universidad Europea - Real Madrid Graduate School reserves the right to cancel any postgraduate degree, delay its start date if the minimum number of students is not reached, or to change the schedules and/or faculty if necessary. It also reserves the right to change the location or campus where it is taught.
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The Master's in Sports Training and Nutrition is aimed at graduates in Sport Sciences, Nutrition, Physical Education Teaching, Medicine, Physiotherapy or Nursing. 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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