Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFYD)
UAX Rafa Nadal School of Sport – Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
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Campus location
Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain
Languages
Spanish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Train at UAX Rafa Nadal Sports University. You will learn with the prestigious UAX faculty and Rafa Nadal's elite team, to enhance your talent and international projection. In addition, you will obtain the valuable NSCA certification and you will be able to train at top facilities, such as the UAX Fitness Center or the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar.
Become the new talent that the health and sports sector is looking for
The Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFYD), -also known as INEF-, is designed from a unique university proposal: that of UAX Rafa Nadal Sports University. The objective: to achieve 100% employability and your professional projection at an international level,
- Train yourself under the UAX methodology and the success model of Rafa Nadal
- In addition to the prestigious UAX faculty, you will learn together with the professionals that make up Rafa Nadal's team to acquire the key knowledge and skills for your profession:
- Technical training around topics of real application: improvement of performance and recovery in elite athletes, functional evaluation of sports performance, biomechanics, sports planning and management, entrepreneurship, etc.
- Clinics with industry professionals.
- Training in values: We share Rafa Nadal's work model, based on effort, perseverance and an attitude of continuous improvement.
- Internships in top companies in the sports industry, business and the health sector: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, Quirónsalud, LaLiga, etc.
- Sport Industry Summit: Led by Rafa Nadal, with professionals and top industry leaders to learn about the latest trends in the sector.
- UAX Makers projects and challenges: you will face real challenges launched by companies, working in an interdisciplinary way with students from other faculties. Discover one of the Makers projects here.
- In addition to the prestigious UAX faculty, you will learn together with the professionals that make up Rafa Nadal's team to acquire the key knowledge and skills for your profession:
- The only university where you can earn the prestigious NSCA certification
- The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is one of the most prestigious associations in the world in the field of physical conditioning and strength training. In addition, you will be able to visit the NSCA high performance centers in Colorado Springs, USA.
- Three extra specialist certifications:
- You will receive certified training by leading companies in the sports field:
- Specialist in the use of technology for muscle recovery and activation (Certified by Therabody).
- Training with pneumatic force machines (Certified by Keyser).
- Oxygen therapy specialist (Certified by iAltitude).
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Scholarships and Funding
At UAX we know that studying is an investment, that's why we make it easy for you to access our degrees. Get to know some of our scholarships and grants:
- Scholarships from official organizations: Community of Madrid and Ministry of Education
- Help the UAX talent studio
- Study aid for families of UAX students
- Study aid for continuity of UAX studies
- Study aid for simultaneous UAX studies
- Study aid for elite athletes UAX
- Study aid for UAX validations
- UAX financing plans: with easy payment in up to 10 installments.
Curriculum
- The Degree in CAFYD is designed from an eminently practical approach (60% of the content is practical). You will learn by "doing" and, furthermore, in small groups to enhance your learning. You will have master classes, practical classes, seminars, workshops, visits to sports centers, etc.
- You will also have subjects related to “career guidance itineraries”.
- This degree is the only one in Spain to have the NSCA training and exam integrated into the curriculum. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is one of the most prestigious associations in the world in the field of physical conditioning and strength training.
First course
Annual Subjects
- Collective sports I
- individual sports
- Structure and Function of the Human Body
First quarter
- Exercise Systematics
- Professional Communication and Documentation
- Applied Informatics
Second term
- Combat Sports
- Body Expression and Dance
- Physical Activities in Nature
Second course
Annual Subjects
- Collective Sports II
- Sports with Implements
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
First quarter
- Physical Activity for the Disabled
- Basic Physical Education and Motor Games
- Structure and Function of the Locomotor System
Second term
- Foreign Language Communication I
- Statistics
- History of Olympism, Physical Activity and Sports
Third course
Annual Subjects
- Physical activity and health
- Teaching of Physical Activity and Sports I
- Sports Specialization
- New Trends in Fitness Training
- Sport Nutrition
- Theory and practice of sports training
First quarter
- Sports and Recreation
- Psychology of physical activity and sport
Second term
- Sports Legislation
- Injury Prevention and First Aid
Fourth grade
Annual Subjects
- Functional Evaluation of Physical and Sports Performance
- Sports Mastery
- Sports Planning and Management
- Practicum
First quarter
- Choreographic Activities and Physical Conditioning with Musical Support
- Introduction to Research in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
Second term
- Final Degree Project
Optative subjects
- Analysis of Sports Strategy and Tactics
- Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
- Basic Concepts of Biochemistry
- Teaching of Physical Activity and Sports II
- Sports Equipment and Facilities
- Nutrition
- Public health
List of Optional Subjects
First quarter
- Physical Activity in Special Populations
- Foreign Language Communication II
- Dietetics
- Organization and Planning of Sports Training
- Promotion, Organization and Development of Sports Events
- Functional Recovery Sports Rehabilitation
Career Opportunities
- In centers, sports facilities or teams. Leading, managing and directing physical and sports activities.
- In public and private administrations aimed at the promotion and management of physical activity and sports.
- In performance-oriented sports centers or gyms with the aim of optimizing individual and/or collective performance, through the training of teams or athletes.
- In schools or educational centers as a teacher or special centers as a means of social integration or companies related to leisure and recreation.
- In health-oriented physical activity centers (for older people, special populations, disabilities...etc).