Bachelor in Physical Activities and Sports Science
UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Key Information
Campus location
Murcia, Spain
Languages
English, Spanish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 7,450 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Why study Physical Activity and Sport Sciences with us?
- Taught in English
- Direct access to Official Master's Degrees and Ph.D. Studies
- Modern Infrastructure and Latest technology
- International Students' mobility in Europe
- Study at the Sport University in Spain
- Specialization in Sports training
- Specialization in Sports Management and Recreation
- Specialization in Physical Education and Sport
- Specialization in Physical and Functional Re-Education
- Specialization in Sport Sailing and Regatta Organization
- Spanish Language Courses included
Why UCAM?
The Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Science is an Official Accredited Program by ANECA, the National Agency of Evaluation of Quality and Accreditation.
UCAM has a young and highly qualified academic staff. Each international student is guided by a personal tutor and, in addition, a sports tutor can be assigned to athletes to be able to harmonize their academic and sports life.
Our experience in the field of sports and the international approach of our programs help the students to fully develop a wide range of career opportunities and research projects.
The University has new campus facilities and modern infrastructure, as UCAM Sports Center is the largest gym and fitness studio in Murcia.
Ideal Students
Future undergraduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences should be interested in the following areas of knowledge:
- Sports and physical practices.
- Physical Education and teaching Sports and Physical activity.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences applied to the practice of physical activity and sport.
- Exercise Physiology, oriented toward health and sports performance.
- Morphological Sciences, Biomechanics, and Ergonomics applied to physical activity and sport.
- Organization and management of physical activity and sport.
In addition, students who choose the Degree in Physical Activity and Sport should have attention and perception skills, capacity for analysis and synthesis, thoroughness and attention to details, visual and auditory memory, logical reasoning, gift for abstraction, willingness to research sports, and interest in new technologies. It is also advisable that students who choose our degree have social relation skills and capacities for interpersonal contacts, capacity to communicate, reason and understanding, analytical and negotiation skills, flexibility, and critical sense.
Interests: scientific, humanistic, health and society.
Skills:
- Interest in studying sports from different areas of knowledge.
- Ability to observe, and ability to do systematic listening.
- Ability to self-observe.
- Ability for oral and written communication.
- Research skills.
- Capacity for analysis, criticism, and reflection.
- Good social skills.
Attitudes: Responsibility, cordial respect, empathy.
Curriculum
1st year
- Historical Foundations of Sports
- Conceptual Principles of Sport Sciences
- Sport Psychology and Behavioral Analysis
- Pedagogical Principles in Sport
- Human Anatomy
- Combat Sports and Sports Implements
- Racket Sports
- Ethics
- Sports Initiative Principles
- Individual and Collective Sports I
- Theology and Holy Scripture
- Dance and Physical Expression
2nd year
- Sports Physiology
- Sociocultural Principles of Sports
- Data Analysis
- Learning, Development, and Motor Control
- Biomechanics in Sport
- Motor Skills and Motor Skills Games
- Individual and Collective Sports II
- Gymnastic Sports and Sports and Music
- Physical Activity in The Outdoors
- Water Sports and Board Sports
- Bioethics
- Theology II and Moral
3rd year
- Teaching and Learning Processes in Physical Activities and Sports
- Techniques, Test, and Register Tools
- Training Methodology
- Physical Conditioning
- Physical Activity and Health
- Sports Facilities and Equipment
- Humanities
- New Technologies Applied to Physical Activity and Sport
- Design, Administration, and Assessment of Physical Activity and Sport
- New Technologies Applied to Physical Activity and Sport
- Prescription of Physical Activity and Sport
- Organization of Sport Systems
- Social Doctrine of the Church
4th year
- Research Methodology in Physical Activity and Sport
- Sports Training Control
- Personal Training and Fitness
- Special Needs Groups, Disability, and Sport
- Sport Planning and Management
- Sports Recreation
- Practicum
- Final Degree Project
Optional
- Games, Leisure, and Recreational Sports
- Training in Values and Olympism in Physical Activity and Sports
- Sport Strategy, Technical and Tactical Skills
- Sports I
- Sports II
- Sports III
- Functional Recovery for Athletes
- Economics and Marketing in Sport Management
Internship
The Bachelor Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Science offers to the student the possibility to continue studying the program in one of our partner universities. The student can select his best choice from a large number of partner universities in different regions around Europe.
Career Opportunities
At the end of the Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences you are qualified to practice as a professional in the following fields:
- Teaching in secondary schools and universities.
- Teaching in public or private sports centers.
- Programs of physical activity and health.
- Sports management.
- Freelance technician.
- Design and implementation of recreational sport and tourism.
- Management of sports facilities and equipment.
- Manager and promoter of sports companies.
- Sports performance coach.
- Director of sports teams.
- Sports manager.
- Physical training.
- Personal training.
- Design and implementation of regimes (physical exercise, diets) to promote, maintain and improve physical health.