UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
Cartagena, Spain
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,950 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Non-EU
Key Summary
About: Study Physical Activity and Sports Sciences at UCAM, a private university founded in 1996. You'll perform accurate assessments, design personalized training programs, organize events and lead awareness campaigns to promote an active, healthy society. The course prepares you for social-service roles in sport, fitness and community health while you study in Murcia, a historic city with an unbeatable climate, vibrant university life, orchards and cultural offerings.
Career Outcomes: You'll qualify for roles such as sports educator; sports coach; physical and sports rehabilitation specialist; sports manager; health promoter, and related jobs like performance analyst, community program coordinator and event organizer.
Study Sports Science and work in a social service profession. You'll perform everything from accurate assessments to personalized training programs. Inspire and promote an active and healthy society by organizing events and leading awareness campaigns. You'll be a catalyst for change toward a more active tomorrow.
Studying Physical Activity and Sports Sciences in Murcia
A city steeped in history, with an unbeatable climate and a vibrant university life. You'll love its old town, its orchards, and its cultural offerings. It's the perfect place to study and enjoy your university years!
1st course
- History of sport
- Human anatomy and kinesiology of the locomotor system
- Dance and body expression
- Motor skills and motor games
- Swimming
- Leisure and recreation
- Ethics and bioethics
- Pedagogical foundations of physical-sporting activity
- Basketball
- Combat sports and opponent
- Racket sports
- Physical activity in nature
2nd course
- Psychology of physical and sporting activity
- Sports Physiology
- Water sports
- Soccer
- Athletics
- Epistemology and methodology of research in sports science
- Sociology of sport
- Motor learning, development and control
- Handball and volleyball
- Biomechanics of sport
3rd course
- Teaching and learning processes in physical activity and sport
- Methodology of sports training
- Health education
- Organization and management of sports systems
- Adapted and inclusive sport
- Design, intervention and evaluation of physical activity and sport
- Sports training planning
- Prescription of physical exercise
- Physical conditioning
- Sports facilities and equipment
4th course
- Optional I
- Optional II
- Optional III
- Optional IV
- Optional V
- Optional VI
- Theology
- Optional VII
- Optional VIII
- Social doctrine of the church
- External Practices
- Final degree project
Optional
Physical Education and Sports (Sports Educator)
- Professional Practice I: Physical Education Teacher 6
- New technologies and innovation in physical education 4.5
- Physical education for diversity 4.5
- School sport 4.5
Sports training (Sports Coach)
- Professional Exercise II: Physical Trainer 6
- Assessment and control of physical-sports performance 4.5
- New trends in fitness 4.5
- Sports technical training 4.5
Physical and Sports Re-education (Physical and Sports Re-educator)
- Professional Exercise III: Physical and Sports Rehabilitation Specialist 6
- Physical exercise for health and quality of life in special populations 4.5
- Injury prevention in physical and sporting activities 4.5
- Nutrition and Kinanthropometry 4.5
Sports Management and Recreation (Sports Manager)
- Professional Exercise IV: Sports Director 6
- Entrepreneurship and sustainability in sport 4.5
- Economics and marketing of the sports company 4.5
- Human team management
She studies Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and works for innovation and evolution within the sports field, promoting a more active and healthy society.
Evaluate
Conducts performance assessments, measuring the health and fitness of individuals and groups. Identifies areas for improvement and designs customized training programs.
Plan
Plan by adapting to each individual or group. Set realistic goals, select and sequence the exercises, developing the plan according to the progression and needs of each person.
Orients
Guide and advise your clients or athletes on aspects related to physical activity, nutrition, rest, and other healthy lifestyle habits. Motivate and guide people towards adopting an active and healthy lifestyle.
Promotes
It promotes the importance of physical activity and sport in society. It organizes sporting events, participates in health promotion campaigns, and collaborates with institutions to help raise social awareness.
- Sports educator
- Sports coach
- Physical and sports rehabilitation specialist
- Sports manager
- Health promoter
If you're passionate about fitness, want to help others, and have a strong commitment to health, then Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFD) is for you. Turn your love of sport into your profession, motivating and leading teams and individuals to success.
Maintain an open mind, constant curiosity, and a firm commitment to physical and mental well-being to achieve your most ambitious goals.