Master in High Performance Sport
- One year duration
- Recognized by NSCA-ERP
- Elite Teaching Staff
- Includes NSCA certification book and exam fee to obtain one of the NSCA certifications (CPT® or CSCS®).
- Theoretical-practical classes at our High Performance Research Center
- Qualifies access to a PhD program
- Includes a Barça Innovation Hub certificate in the price
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January 2025
Why study this Master?
Our curriculum is 100% designed for students to reach their full potential.
Recognized by NSCA-ERP
NSCA recognizes UCAM's applied and research curriculum for which UCAM is included as part of their Education Recognition Program for Graduate studies. Due to that recognition, you can get the chance of having the exam fee to obtain one of the NSCA certifications (CPT or CSCS) included with the master.
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - Football
For those with a particular interest in the football industry,the CSCS-F (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - Football) serves as an excellent complementary training to your master’s studies. This expert certification is designed for professionals committed to making a significant impact in football.
Barça Innovation Hub
Included in the price of the master´s degree, you can enjoy the Barça Innovation Hub Certificate in strength training: from rehabilitation to performance. An online program in which you can learn first-hand from those in charge of strength training at F.C. Barcelona
Elite Teaching Staff
- Aldo Martínez: Elite-performance physical trainer of Ilia Topuria, UFC World Champion.
- Julio Calleja: Strength and conditioning coach for several NBA basketball players.
- Iñigo Mújika: Sports Physiologist and International Triathlon and Swimming Coach.
- Bradley Schoenfeld: One of the world’s leading researchers in exercise science, specializing in muscle hypertrophy, strength training, and sports nutrition.
Top facilities
You will have access to fully equipped facilities to develop the skills required for the degree, including the High Performance Sports Research Center, HiTech, and the UCAM Sport Center (USC).
UCAM Experience
"One of my favorite things about UCAM is that we have professors from across Europe, so there are many different points of view on everithing related to strength and conditioning. It's been ideal for me. I have really found a new home in Murcia."
David Abella, student from Canada
Why study abroad at UCAM?
With over 22,000 students and more than 25 years of experience, we are a trusted leader in international education
UCAM has around 450 renowned international strategic partners, among which are several leading colleges and universities around the world, such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, NTU, NUS or Universita degli Studi di Bologna. With these partners UCAM has established students, staff and professors exchange programs, joint degrees and other kinds of academic collaborations.
UCAM is strongly linked to the business world through study plans responsive to market exigencies, obligatory internships in public and private institutions and enterprises as part of every undergraduate and master's degree, as well as research programs in collaboration with large regional, national and multinational companies.
UCAM was among the first universities to adapt its programs to the European Quality System for Education, following the Bologna Process. In fact, UCAM's Quality Department is currently assisting the Paraguayan Government to establish a quality assurance body in its respective education system.
Students meeting specific criteria might qualify for one of UCAM's scholarships. In some cases, a partial coverage of the student's tuition fees is possible. Also, professional and elite athletes can be considered for a partial or full coverage of their tuition fees.
Why Murcia?
Study in Spain
As a member of the European Union, undergraduate and master's degrees obtained in Spain are recognized by all European countries, and well reputed globally.
Safety at the country?
Spain is one of the safest European countries to visit. In Murcia the life is peaceful, the city offers everything: leisure, sporting activities, restaurants and bars, hospitals, evening activities... Students enjoy all the activities of Murcia, both day and night, with great security.
Campus
UCAM's campus is located at the Jerónimos Monastery, which is a historical site erected in the 18th century. The university disposes of an area of over 225,000 square meters with gardens, parking, sports facilities, laboratories, and research centers. We also have a Campus in the port city of Cartagena, in the same Region of Murcia.
Accommodation
We have a dedicated team called Student Housers to help you in your search for the perfect home away from home.
Costs of Living
The cost of living in the Region of Murcia is relatively low, despite the high quality of life it offers. Here, you can check a rough estimation of basic necessities so you can prepare your expenditures before you arrive to Murcia.
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