Program Overview

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Master in High Performance Sport

The Master in High Performance Sport is a 9-month long university programme aimed at equipping you with the skills to specialise as a sport scientist or physical performance analyst. Throughout the master, you will deepen your knowledge of the three factors that make a real difference in terms of performance - effective analysis and understanding of data from different areas of sports performance, provide attractive reports through good presentation and selection of inputs to highlight key areas of performance, and maintain good communication skills to provide clear and efficient reports for coaches and athletes.

Why study the Master in High Performance in Sports?

Choosing this program you will start your training to become an actualized specialist in High Performance Sports conditioning with the ability to use the last trends and tools to improve professional athletes' performance.

• Experiential learning rooted in practice
• Best In-House facilities and equipment
• Professional vocation
• Live the Real Madrid Experience

Facilities

• Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
• Real Madrid City
• Sports Centre

Study Plan

The world of professional sport has undergone a major transformation in recent years, a process in which it is still immersed, and one that is marked by the arrival of new technologies in the world of sport, and the need for experts who are able to manage, control and master this data, as well as areas of performance such as sleep, recovery, nutrition and travel management. These technologies are constantly changing and evolving, hence the importance of cutting-edge training in these technologies and performance areas. This program responds to the emerging need within the industry to incorporate professionals trained in these technologies, areas and performance improvement techniques into their coaching staff.

Module I. Generalities and context of high performance sport

• 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 II. The knowledge base in high performance sport

• 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, periodisation and programing of training in individual sports.
• Planning, periodisation and programing of training in team sports.

Module III. Leading areas in high performance

• 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 IV. Laboratory technology and assessments applied to high performance optimisation

• 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 V. Technology and field assessments applied to the optimisation of high performance

• 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. Specific software for field training control.

Module VI. Analysis and evaluation in high performance sport

• 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 VII. Seminars and case studies

• 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.
• White week in Valdebebas.
• White week in Valdebebas.

Module VIII. Research methodology

• The scientific method.
• Structure and type of research papers.
• Search and bibliographical sources.
• Statistics analysis.
• Bibliographic review: research and design.
• Intervention study: research and design.

Module IX. Professional internships

Module X. Final Project

Methodology

This program is designed to follow a practical methodology where students work from day one as if they were already working with professional athletes.

Student profile

This master degree is specially suitable for the following profiles:

• Graduates in physical activity and sports sciences.
• Graduates in education with a specialisation in physical education.
• Graduates in health sciences with professional experience in professional sports performance management.
• Coaches in collective and individual sports.
• Physical trainers and others in coaching roles with professional experience.
• Experienced professionals in the field of sports training.
• Professionals with experience in scientific support for sports teams.

Internships

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).

Cooperating Entities

Employability

This master’s degree responds to a clear need in the sports industry for professionals trained in the area of high-performance sports who are able to use all the new technologies developed for performance improvement, and capable of developing the most appropriate strategies to obtain the best result for their athletes/teams. Undoubtedly a unique opportunity to access a rapidly expanding sector with specialised, up to date training. When you graduate from this programme, you’ll have numerous options for professional career development:

• Sport scientist or physical performance analyst.
• Physical trainer for high performance athletes.
• Member of coaching staff of teams/clubs or professional athletes.
• Advisor to elite athletes.
• Teamwork advisor for elite teams.
• Work in high performance sports centres.
• Recruitment to BIG DATA and sports performance companies.
• Developer of apps for high performance.
• Physical advisor or trainer for amateur athletes.
• Work in fitness centres

Admissions

Start your future at Universidad Europea

You can become a student at Universidad Europea in three easy steps.

1. Admission exams Start your admission process by calling or request information and our advisors will contact you.
2. Place reservation Once you have been admitted, secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
3. Enrollment Submit the required documents to formalise your enrollment.

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Faculty

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).

Meet the faculty

Dr. David Barranco Gil

Jaime Gil Cabrera

Dr. Carlos Revuelta Parra

Dr. Carlos Serrano Luengo

Arnau Moreno Celades

Dr. Enrique Alonso Pérez-Chao

Dr. Jaime Prieto Bermejo

Dr. Javier Martín Buldú

Dr. Pedro Jiménez Reyes

Dr. Josu Gómez-Ezeiza

Dr. Ricardo De la Vega Marcos

Dra. Blanca Romero Moraleda

Mar Álvarez Portillo

Daniel Escaño Martín

Academic quality

As part of its strategy, the University has an internal quality plan whose objective is to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and which allows it to face future challenges with the maximum guarantee of success. In this way, it is committed to promoting the achievement of external recognitions and accreditations, both nationally and internationally; the measurement and analysis of results; simplification in management; and the relationship with the external regulator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are high performance sports?

High performance sports are related to the world of training at the highest level. They involve being able to ensure that an athlete can give their best possible performance in competitions at the highest level. Not everyone is ready for high performance, as it requires a very specific commitment and strategy. It is not easy to conduct a comprehensive analysis and design a plan aimed at achieving the best possible level of performance, which means that this is a very specialised area requiring the intervention of trained professionals.

What do you study on a Master’s Degree in High Performance Sports?

All the specific, basic principles of sports training, including the physical, nutritional and psychological as well as technological support. Knowledge not only of the tangible aspects of training, but also of control, quantification and management, as well as the development of support technologies, should be dealt with in a master’s degree with these characteristics.

What is the purpose of a Master’s Degree in High Performance Sports?

Specialisation in the sector is fundamental. It is essential to have the necessary knowledge and resources to be able to deal with the demanding world of high performance. This knowledge is provided by specific courses in high performance sports, where leading professionals in the sector train students in specific and fundamental skills.

Where can I study for a Master’s Degree in High Performance Sports?

The Universidad Europea de Madrid offers postgraduate programmes linked to High performance sports (both campus based and online) which offers great possibilities for students, as it adapts to the capabilities and needs of each individual student.