Master's Degree in Research on Physical Activity and Sport

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Sports (1014)

Main focus

; Graduates of this master’s programme will have acquired the skills and knowledge to do the following: apply scientific knowledge to research into physical activity related to the health, quality of life, and sports performance; – design, plan, and analyse intervention programmes in physical activity and sports in sedentary, active, and special groups; – develop scientific support for high-level sports performance and conduct an original research project in all of its phases.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Investigación en Actividad Física y Deporte

Qualification requirements

63 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation