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The course aims to contribute to the specialized training of graduates and the development of applied research and scientific knowledge in professional sports context. The course assumes that students should have knowledge and ability to understand at a level that holding on the knowledge obtained at the first cycle level in the areas of sports training, physical and health condition, sport and physical nature education, increase and enhance in the specialized area of ​​sport, in different specializations; and that students should know in depth the scientific area of ​​Sport and specialize their knowledge in the areas applied research, intervention and training in various fields of sport, which are the specialties applied in the main area.... [-]

To be considered for this postgraduate program, students must have:

This Master’s degree is the first in Spain to be recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The curriculum has especially been designed to impart not only theoretical and practical applications in this specific field but also the methodological foundations necessary for students’ independent research, enabling them to assess the most controversial lines in Sports Science. Our teaching faculty is uniquely comprised of UCAM professors as well as national and international experts from the high-performance sports sector.... [-]

It is normal to associate exercise with health and well-being. Hippocrates, father of medicine, recognized this in his texts when he wrote: "Food alone is not enough to keep Man healthy, for he also needs to exercise". Presently, society places on exercise professionals the responsibility for compensating the sedentary lifestyle promoted by the current socio-cultural context. With the advent of epidemics, like obesity and cardiovascular disease, the role destined for this professional class as a guarantor of a healthy society becomes clear.

This Degree comes with the goal of preparing future exercise professional for this task, based on the development of autonomous knowledge update, as well as of permanent critical analysis on its practices and the practices of those that surround them. The performance principle to be worked in this degree is founded on a professional practice based on evidence, mirroring the current trend in the area of health and well-being, which will allow an effective integration in multidisciplinary teams in clinical or gym contexts. For a greater training specificity, two specializations were created:... [-]

MBP School of Coaches focuses its activity into the education of soccer coaches, all over the world, with adapted programs to every one of them and with a unique goal: optimize their technical level to their maximum exponent.

In addition, MBP School of Coaches has an R+D+i department, which works every day to develop new contents for MBP methodology, with the goal to improve and evolve it.

Master in High-Performance Soccer it is long way learning immersion with the main goal to know MBP Methodology as an expert in all the studying areas. This program is for professional soccer coaches who would know soccer from its essence, dominating all the structure of this sport.... [-]

The Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance will set you up with a research-based qualification that will teach you to critically examine how political, cultural, social and economic factors influence the meaning and nature of the sport, exercise and leisure.

Studying the Master of Health, Sport & Human Performance (MHSHP), you'll explore how psychological or physiological factors influence movement and performance in sport and exercise. Throughout your course of study, you'll receive opportunities to get involved in real-world research to make a difference in people’s lives, as well as connect with elite athletes and teams.

The University of Waikato's Health, Sport and Human Performance Department boasts world-renowned active researchers and lecturers who have international expertise and reputations. Also, our research group on the Critical Studies of Sport and Physical Culture is one of the most highly regarded in the world, particularly in the study of action and adventure sports.... [-]

What is the role of sport in a world facing pressing social challenges? How do we understand the opportunities and challenges of sport and sport sciences as a means for social change? How can we look critically at the development of sport in relation to social processes such as globalisation, migration and urbanisation?

Sport Science: Sport in Society is a one-year master’s programme that tackles these questions and prepares students to work with sport and sustainable development. Throughout the programme, students develop applied skills and perspectives to work with sport, leisure and health industries as platforms for social change.

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The Master in High Performance Sports: Strength and Fitness of UCAM is the first Master in Spain to achieve the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) quality seal. With this Master, students will be able to experiment with top-level athletes who train in teams sponsored by UCAM (ACB League "Endesa", SuperLiga Volleyball, Table Tennis, Handball, etc.). In addition, they will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge to be able to use the most advanced technology in Sport Performance. From an academic point of view, the Master's Degree in Sports Performance: Strength and Conditioning offers a specialized training that integrates the methodological bases necessary for conducting research studies autonomously and deepening the knowledge of the areas of sports performance And physical conditioning such as exercise physiology, biomechanics and movement analysis, design of strength programs, nutrition and ergogenic aids, etc.... [-]

Sport and exercise science research at LSBU is of high quality; 73% of our research into Sport and Exercise Sciences was awarded the two highest ratings: 4* world-leading or 3* internationally excellent, for overall quality by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. 90% received 4* or 3* for 'impact' (reach and significance) and 75% a 3* for 'environment' - "conducive to producing research of internationally excellent quality, in terms of its vitality and sustainability".

A member of staff, an expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student, you'll become part of our thriving academic community. Most research work in the field takes place as part of the Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre. Expertise and possible research areas include:... [-]

The course “Wellness culture: sport, health, and tourism” is a Professional Master's degree that prepares professionals able to plan, promote and manage events and activities in the areas related to wellness culture and person's physical and mental well-being.

From sport to tourism, from health to culture, the graduate will learn to analyze the quality of life needs and potentials of the territory. They will be able to create integrated and sustainable "system projects", by fostering collaboration among public institutions and private entities, companies.

The Wellness Culture: Sport, Health andTourism second cycle degree programme aims to form high-profile professionals with transversal competencies such as those involving areas connected with“lifestyle” and personal psycho-physical wellness.... [-]

In summary, we can define and structure the main objectives of this cycle of studies as follows:

Weekly Schedule: Labor post, end of the week. Lecture calendar: Beginning of classes in October 2016.... [-]

Based on the biopsychosocial model, it has developed a program which essentially focuses on the three dimensions of health: biological, psychological and social, in order to address the needs of various populations with some type of pathology, or the elderly.

The Master's Degree is aimed at holders of university degrees in Physical Activity, Psychology or Education, Health Sciences and Physical Education Teaching... [-]

Objective of the Program: This training combines the knowledge, techniques and tools of sports and executive psychology necessary to develop the competitiveness of athletes and sports professionals, with the tool that involves coaching to achieve the personalization of the intervention and thus achieve satisfaction exactly the need required.

Recipients: People passionate about sport, and leadership, wanting to learn a new profession on the rise in all sectors.

Study load: 600h (ECTS Equivalence: 24 credits)

This course provides students with the opportunity to work with leading national and international researchers in their area of interest, and to develop and complete an original research project which contributes to knowledge. Students gain research training and skills, as well as develop extensive knowledge and expertise in an area of research. Students are supported by a strong and vibrant research culture, both within the school and the University, and have access to other researchers, a wide variety of workshops, the University library and research facilities.

This course is excellent preparation for students who wish to pursue doctoral research study, a career in research, or higher-level physiotherapy positions. Career options include academic appointments, expanded practice roles, advisory positions and industry roles.... [-]

Master in Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise, and Health

From the latest developments in sports training to new approaches to rehabilitation, the Master’s in Human Movement Sciences provides state of the art insights into the ways in which motor performance can be enhanced. From biomechanics to psychology. From exercise physiology to neurorehabilitation. And from muscle function to motor development. By choosing a focus on either sports or health, you can fine-tune your own profile. With this profound background in the human movement sciences, you will be well equipped to contribute to this fascinating field of study.Are you interested in optimizing sports performance, helping people with impaired motor functioning, or gaining a fundamental understanding of how we move? Then the Master’s in Human Movement Sciences is the ideal program for you!... [-]

Modern sports are under constant development, with factors that promote performance, leadership development, injury prevention and new training methods playing a key role. This development has increased the need for research-supported expertise. This program gives you the opportunity to work effectively with the elite sport and/or progress onto further postgraduate studies in sports science.

The program is delivered part-time at an advanced level and focuses on performance analysis, sports physiology, elite training and coaching/leadership in the field of sports science. The program gives students the opportunity to develop and use their practical and theoretical knowledge to better handle complex situations in sport, including at the elite level. The program incorporates a number of key components which relate to the complex operations of national and international elite organizations, as well as scientific theory and methods and an independent research project.... [-]