The Master in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy is designed to provide students with the skills and resources necessary to become sports physiotherapists and prevent and treat injuries as well as achieve rapid recoveries in injured athletes, all while being part of a multidisciplinary team. As part of the sports physiotherapy masters, students will cover many areas including injury prevention, diagnosis, functional rehabilitation, and pathology and medicine.
Our Master in Sports Physiotherapy is the first in Spain taught entirely in English and has been ranked as the best nationwide as a specialised master in physiotherapy by El Mundo Newspaper.
View the spanish version of the Master: Máster Universitario en Fisioterapia Deportiva
| Campus-based | |
| Villaviciosa de Odón | 60 ECTS |
| Start: 18 oct. 2024 | Title issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid |
| 9 meses | School of Sports Sciences |
| Private degree | Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid Universidad Europea |
Choose the only sports physiotherapy masters 100% taught in english in Spain. A pioneer program which has been training students for the last 10 years. Qualified as one of the top postgraduate programs in Spain by El Mundo Universities Rankings.
Universidad Europea is one of the only 5 institutions accredited in Europe by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT), and the only one in Spain (19 institutions worldwide).
This program is designed to provide students with specialized knowledge of the most state-of-the-art methods, the latest trends and treatments for sports Injuries. This programs was developped by Universidad Europea de Madrid Professors and Real Madrid C.F. medical team professionals.
The program is based on an eminently practical work methodology. In order to achieve an optimal assimilation of knowledge we combine teamwork, attendance at seminars, and individual work at the campus’s facilities which are equipped with cutting edge technology, including physiotherapy areas, physiological laboratories...
The master's teaching staff is composed with professional from the main sports entities around the world, all of them work nowadays in Sports related projects.
During this master you will work from the very first day in the practice in order to develop the needed skill-set to succeed in the sports industry.
Our International teaching staff, the professionals you will meet at different events and your classmate from more than 75 nationalities will help you to build a professional network that will be the key in your professional future.
Enjoy exclusive experiences with Real Madrid C.F., the White Week, professional visits, live sport events and networking events.
Enjoy studying in the leading centre in Spain in Sports Sciences research (also in physiotherapy), equipped with a fully renewed sport complex where you can enjoy all facilities and laboratories at our Human Research Lab where you can find the latest advances in Sports Sciences Research equipment.
The academic quality of the school is certified by more than 15.000 graduated students during over 17 years of history, most of them with all around the world as successfull professionals in the Sports Industry. Besides this, Universidad Europea de Madrid is one of the top 3 universities in Health Sciences in Spain.
During the programme you’ll have the chance to share the campus with students from more than 80 nationalities as 80% of the school’s students come from other countries our of Spain which will enrich your experience and learning.
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100% taught in English in Spain.
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More than 12 professionals from the Real Madrid medical service teach classes in the master's degree.
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As a specialised master in the area of physiotherapy. The only institution in Spain recognized by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).
Campus of Alcobendas
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, a Football History Monument
Campus of Villaviciosa de Odón
Human Performance Research Lab (HPRLab)
A state-of-the-art space for learning and research.
‘The success of the master’s lies in the knowledge of the real needs demanded by the world of health and sports, the presence of great professionals and the possibility to learn in the best sports institutions’.
Francisco Gámez
Fisioterapeuta y Readaptador Físico del Málaga Club de Fútbol
Alumni Máster Universitario en Fisioterapia Deportiva EURM
In the Master’s Degree in Sports Physiotherapy, you will develop ‘learning by living’ skills with the most advanced techniques that help you with the diagnosis and protocol/emergency assistance for athletes, all while working within a multidisciplinary team.
The different modules in the master's degree follow the guidelines set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association for the certification of the functions of a physiotherapist specialising in sport:
Sports physiotherapy is one of many specialties in physiotherapy, focused on the rehabilitation, care and injury prevention of amateur and professional athletes. It also aims to establish guidelines for all patients who engage in physical activity and want to carry out their activity safely.
After completing the Master in Sports Physiotherapy, graduates will be qualified to work—either for a company or as a freelancer—in any sport-related organisation. They will also be prepared to develop and launch their own entrepreneurship projects.
Start your future at Universidad Europea
Choosing what to study is one of the most important decisions, so we have a process and an advisory team that will help guide you on this path.
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Start your process by calling +34 911 128 850 or request information and our advisors will contact you.
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Once admitted you can pay your reservation to guarantee it.
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Bring the necessary documentation to formalize your registration.
The Master’s Degree in Sports Physiotherapy is aimed at those with a bachelor’s or certification in Physiotherapy who are interested in sharpening their knowledge of physiotherapy, honing in on injury prevention, rehabilitation and recovery for athletes of all levels.
Prerequisites
In order to enrol in this programme, the student is required by law, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Royal Decree 861/2010, To possess an official Spanish undergraduate degree, or otherwise a certification issued by a higher education institution belonging to another State within the European Higher Education Area that facilitates access to master’s degrees.
To possess a degree in accordance with educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area, without the need to get said degree ‘homologated’, as long as the University verifies that the student possesses a level of training equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university degree, and that they are qualified to pursue a master’s degree in the country of origin. Access to the programme by this means will not imply, under any circumstance, the ‘homologation’ of the previous degree that the interested party possesses, nor its recognition for purposes other than enrolling in master’s degree courses.
The admissions process for programmes offered through the Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid – Universidad Europea can be done at any time of the year. However, whether or not you can enrol on a specific master’s programme depends on if there are open spots in the intake for that academic year. It also depends on the start dates of said course.
For a personalised consultation, visit one of our two university campuses (Alcobendas or Villaviciosa de Odón), or contact us by phone (+34) 91 112 88 50 or at the following email: Escuelauniversitariarealmadrid@universidadeuropea.es.
Before enrolling for the first time at the Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid – Universidad Europea, students will receive all the necessary information about the admissions and enrolment process, the programme’s study plan, academic fees and financial aid. This info is found in the informational material for each degree, the admissions regulations and the Master’s Teaching Guide. It’s also available on Universidad Europea’s website.
The stages of the admissions process are as follows:
Once the candidate has had a consultation and has provided the required documentation, the postgraduate Admissions Team will request they take the corresponding entrance exams, as well as have a personal interview with the director of the programme or with a member of the Admissions Committee.
The admissions process does not involve any cost for the candidate or any commitment until the place reservation has been formalised.
Once the entry requirements have been met and their suitability for the programme has been evaluated, the student will be admitted to the programme. Their suitability is determined by their academic record, professional experience in the field in question, language skills accredited by official bodies, specific complementary training received, and other merits that are assessed at the discretion of the programme’s directors.
The Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid – Universidad Europea reserves the right not to teach a master’s degree, or to push back its start date, if the minimum number of students required for the programme is not reached. The School can also modify the timetable or teaching staff if needs be for organisational reasons. Likewise, it reserves the right to make changes in the location and Campus where the programme is taught.
To facilitate the mobility of students both inside and outside of Spain, the University, in accordance with its internal regulations and current legislation, will assess the credits that can be transferred and recognised on the student’s academic record and official academic documents, as well as those related to any official studies completed by the student.
For these purposes, the transfer of credits implies that the official academic documents accrediting the studies completed by the student, will include the total number of credits obtained in official, previously completed studies at this or another university which have not been put towards the possession of an official degree.
Likewise, the recognition of credits implies the University’s acceptance of credits that, having been obtained by the student in official studies—at this or another university—may be counted for the purpose of obtaining an official degree.
In accordance with current regulations, the student’s previous university degrees and accredited professional work experience may also be recognised in the form of credits, and may count towards their obtaining of an official degree, provided that said experience is related to the competencies inherent to said degree, with a maximum of 15% of the credits that make up the study plan. In no circumstance may the final master’s thesis be recognised.
All credits obtained by the student in official classes taken at any university—credits that have been transferred, recognised and passed in order to obtain the corresponding degree—will be included in the student’s academic record and reflected in the European Diploma Supplement.
To determine if these can be recognised, the University’s postgraduate commission will assess the student’s record, the official qualifications they can contribute, their previous university degrees and/or professional experience, and, in accordance with the programme and its specific, relevant subjects, the student’s competencies, work and dedication."
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Sports physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy that focuses on athletes and sports people. Within a sports team or club, the physiotherapist plays a key role both in preparation and recovery from games, as well as injury prevention.
To become a sports physiotherapist requires a number of elements – and more that just a passion for sport. Because physiotherapists are dealing with the biomechanics of the human body, it is essential to study a science related degree – either a Degree in Physiotherapy or something related.
The Masters in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy at Real Madrid Graduate School – Universidad Europea allows you to specialise within the sporting context. Our programme, which lasts for 9 months, covers the key aspects that will allow you to enjoy a successful carrer in professional sport. Subjects include:
A sports physiotherapy master’s degree allows you to specialise as a physiotherapist within the sports context.
Graduates from our Master’s in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy have gone on to enjoy successful careers both in Spain and abroad with various sports clubs and organisations. Some choose to set up their own practice while others are employed within a club.
At Real Madrid Graduate School – Unversidad Europea, we have a focus on practical learning. Should you choose this programme, you will have access to some of the finest university facilities on offer in Spain, including a state-of-the-art sports centre which includes Human Performances Research Labs and specialist phyiostherapy rooms equipped with the latest technology.
Sports physiotherapists are key members of a sports club who help athletes overcome and recover from injuries. As well as providing treatment, they also need to come up with plans for each patient and ensure those plans are followed for the best chance of recovery.
As well as a good academic record and a qualifitcation in physiotherapy or a science related field, there are also certain qualities a sports physio should possess. These include:
Real Madrid Graduate School – Universidad Europea offers one of the best Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy programmes in Spain. Thanks to our collaboration with Real Madrid, you will have access to the club’s facilities – both the Santiago Bernabeu and Real Madrid Sport City in Valdebabas – to see what goes on behind the scenes at one of the world’s most successful football clubs.
In addition, if you choose this programme, you will be able to attend live events and conferences, such as White Week – a week-long event attended by industry experts, athletes and directors of Real Madrid who all share their expertise and experience. Our faculty is also made up of professionals and leading experts, such as the head physio at Real Madrid’s reserve team.
With a focus on practical based learning, Universidad Europea offers you some top level facilities including Human Performance Research Labs, a state of the art sports center, and physio rooms with all the latest technology.
