Program Overview

Doctoral Programme in Physical Activity and Sports Science

The Doctoral Programme in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences is a joint effort between the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences - INEF) and the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Motricity, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education). This programme integrates the experience accumulated in the existing programmes at the two universities, aiming to make a significant contribution to the growing demand for researchers in scientifically based fields.

Research Areas

The programme focuses on the following research areas:

• Sport & Athletic Performance
• Physical Activity for Health
• Physical Activity in Schools
• Social science in Sport & Physical Activity

Degree Official Documentation

The official documentation for the degree includes:

• Verification Memory
• Verification Resolution
• Accreditation renewal report
• Link to the registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees

Monitoring and Quality

The programme's quality is ensured through:

• Monitoring indicators (UAM Data)
• Members of the Quality Assurance Commission, which includes:
  • Presidente/a. Coordinador UAM: Vega Marcos, Ricardo de la
  • Presidente/a. Coordinador PD: Ferro Sanchez, Amelia
  • Secretario/a: Cuadrado Pe˝afiel, Victor
  • Secretario/a: Marquina Nieto, Moises
  • Vocal: Guijarro Romero, Santiago
  • Vocal: Olivan Mallen, Jesus
  • Representante grupos de investigacion: Alvarez Barrio, M¬ Jose
  • Representante grupos de investigacion: Refoyo Roman, Ignacio
  • Representante doctorandos: Cuenca Soto, Nuria
  • Representante PTGAS: Marcos Garcia, M¬ Dolores
  • Representante PTGAS: Barrilero Tardio, Juan Antonio

Coordinator

The coordinator of the programme is Ricardo de la Vega Marcos.

Programme Details

The Inter-University Doctoral Programme in Physical Activity and Sports Science has a brochure available, which provides more detailed information about the programme.