Online Master's in Sports Performance
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 Sports | 60 ECTS |
The online Masters in Sports Performance is designed for professionals who want to become key figures in the optimisation of athletic performance in elite sport environments. Backed by Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid, the programme combines a strong scientific foundation with a highly applied and technological approach, focused on data-driven decision-making, innovation and performance excellence.
You will be trained to work as a sport scientist in high-performance contexts by:
- Designing and optimising training programmes in physiology, strength, speed, endurance and periodisation.
- Using cutting-edge technology and performance data to monitor workload, assess athletes and reduce injury risk.
- Applying a multidisciplinary approach that includes nutrition, psychology, recovery, injury prevention and genetics.
- Turning data into actionable insights to analyse performance and communicate results to athletes and coaches.
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 alto rendimiento deportivo 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 Università degli Studi di Roma. Learn directly from international experts and visit leading sports organisations.
Madrid
Gain exclusive insights into Real Madrid Club's operations with special access to facilities and meet top executives from global sports organizations.
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
Guilherme Silva Martins
High Performance Conditioning Coach
Of course, the highlight of the program is the Real Madrid Experience. It is simply unforgettable. We had the privilege of meeting top professionals in the field and visiting iconic facilities such as the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Ciudad Deportiva Florentino Pérez, and Ciudad de la Raqueta. You don’t just study the Real Madrid methodology — you live it. You feel like part of the club.
Horizon breakers: pushing boundaries, creating your future with AI
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. Join the AISports programme and gain the training you need to lead the sports industry through innovation and artificial intelligence. Take part in classes with AI specialists in sport and learn to use the most in-demand tools in the field.
Discover how AI is transforming the industry through exclusive real-world case studies, demonstrate your expertise, and earn your official AISports digital badge.
Study plan
The 100% online Master in High Performance Conditioning. Sport Scientist comprises 10 modules. At the end of the programme, the student will receive the Private Master's Degree in Hight Performance Conditioning. Sport Scientist, granted by Universidad Europea de Madrid.
Study plan structure
Module 1. Generalities and context of high performance sport (6 ECTS)
- Context, functions and competences. Professional environment.
- The reality of the high performance coach 1.
- The reality of the high performance coach 2.
- Fundamentals and principles of high-performance sports training 1.
- Fundamentals and principles of high-performance sports training 2.
- Specificity of high-performance sports training.
Module 2. The knowledge base in high performance sport (6 ECTS)
- Exercise physiology. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Strength training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Speed training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Endurance training. Concepts and applications to high performance sports.
- Planning, periodization and programing of training in individual sports.
- Planning, periodization and programing of training in team sports.
Module 3. Leading areas in high performance (6 ECTS)
- Nutritional support for high performance sports.
- Integration of areas. Physioterapeutic strategies and injury prevention in the high performance approach.
- Integration of areas. Psychological strategies in high performance.
- Aquatics strategies and recovery in high performance.
- Genetics and epigenetics in high performance sport.
- Women's training in high performance.
Module 4. Laboratory technology and assessments applied to high performance optimisation (6 ECTS)
- Physiological assessments on a cycloergometer.
- Physiological assessments on treadmills.
- Anthropometric assessments of the high-performance athlete.
- Biomechanics applied to high performance.
- Force platforms, linear encoders and accelerometry. Uses and applications in high performance.
- Future lines of research. Specific software for the control of training in the laboratory.
Module 5. Technology and field assessments applied to the optimisation of high performance (6 ECTS)
- Physiological field assessments 1.
- Physiological field assessments 2.
- Assisted and resisted speed training. Training methods for high performance.
- Workload analysis and quantification 1.
- Workload analysis and quantification 2.
- Future lines of research. Sepecific software for field training control.
Module 6. Analysis and evaluation in high performance sport (6 ECTS)
- Motor learning.
- Analysis and evaluation of sports technique and its application to the preparation of high-performance athletes.
- Technical-tactical sports analysis and evaluation and its application to the preparation of high-performance athletes.
- Conditional analysis of the high performance athlete. Establishment of kpi's.
- Detection, selection and development of talents.
- Creation and management of databases. Communication and reporting of results.
Module 7. Seminars and case studies (6 ECTS)
- Training in minority sports 1.
- Training in minority sports 2.
- Direction and management of sports groups.
- Specific cutting-edge methods in high-performance training: frb, isoinercials, pneumatics, olympic movements.
- Specific cutting-edge methods in high-performance training: frb, isoinercials, pneumatics, olympic movements 2.
- Specific cutting-edge methods in high-performance training: frb, isoinercials, pneumatics, olympic movements 3.
Module 8. Programming and reports to the athlete and coach (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to programming in sports.
- Specific softwares applications for a sport scientist.
- Introduction to advanced metrics in sports.
- Applications of advanced metrics in sports.
- Keys to have good communication with the players and the coaching board.
- Keys to have good communication with the players and the coaching board 2.
Module 9. Research methodology (6 ECTS)
- Investigation methodology.
- Use of specific tools in teams or clubs.
Module 10. Final project (6 ECTS)
Preparation of the Master's Final Project.
An intensive one-year programme to specialise in high performance sports
1
First semester – Foundations and tools for high performance sport
During the first semester, you will build a solid scientific and professional foundation in high performance sport, understanding its context, key areas and the technologies used to assess and optimise athlete performance.
- Understand the context, principles and knowledge base of high performance sport from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- Analyse the main performance areas involved in elite sport, including physical conditioning, performance optimisation and decision-making.
- Apply laboratory and field-based technologies and assessment tools to evaluate athlete performance.
2
Second semester – Performance analysis, programming and applied research
In the second semester, you will focus on advanced performance analysis, athlete monitoring and applied research, integrating scientific evidence into professional practice and completing your Final Master’s Project.
- Interpret and evaluate performance data to support evidence-based decision-making in high performance sport.
- Design training programmes and performance reports tailored to athletes and coaches.
- Develop applied research skills and complete a professionally-oriented Final Master’s Project.
Career opportunities of the Master's Degree in High Performance Sports Online
We train professionals for the sports sector. With a 94% employability rate among our graduates, this online master’s in High Performance equips you with essential knowledge and tools to specialize and advance in your career.
Upon completion, you will be prepared to work in roles such as:
Sport scientist
Physical trainer for high performance athletes.
Member of coaching staff of teams/clubs or professional athletes
Advisor to elite athletes
Coach in high performance sports centres
Developer of apps for high performance
What is the online methodology like?
Flexibility
Our online methodology allows you to adapt your studies to your needs.
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
Learn by doing, without action there is no learning. Receive comprehensive training based on real-life cases combined with theoretical and practical learning.
Our educational model
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:
1
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.
2
Admissions test
Once your documentation has been reviewed, your personal advisor will contact you.
- Competency assessment test.
- Personal interview.
- Language assessment test (B2).
3
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 online Master's Degree in High Performance Conditioning. Sport Scientist, the following is required:
- Degree in physical activity and sports sciences, in education with a specialisation in physical education or in health sciences.
- Coaches with professional experience in professional sports performance management.
Admissions requirements
For access to the Accredited Master's Degree in High Performance Conditioning. Sport Scientist 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, University may limit access to certain degrees if a specific university degree has not been previously completed.
Programme director
Carlos Revuelta Parra
Director of the Master. Professor at Universidad Europea de Madrid, High Performance Conditioning expert. Physical trainer at High Performance Center in Madrid (CAR Madrid).
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