48 monthsProgramme duration
10,350 EURTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
BA in CAFYD | Physical Activity and Sport Sciences | UAX
Turn your passion for sport into a career with the CAFYD degree
Boost your career prospects in the sports sector with a university degree designed to achieve 100% employability and put you on the international map of the sports industry. The Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFYD), traditionally known as INEF, forms part of the innovative academic programme offered by the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, an educational model unique in Spain due to its practical approach, links with the business world and global outlook.
Genuine links with the sports industry
At the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, we work hand in hand with leading companies, clubs and organisations in the world of sport, enabling us to train highly qualified professionals in the most in-demand areas: sports coaching, sports management, high-performance sport, technology applied to sport, entrepreneurship, teaching and research.
Our educational ecosystem connects you with the professional world from day one, preparing you to become one of the most sought-after professionals in the national and international sports industry.
Practical, up-to-date and employment-focused training
Our academic programme stands out for its practical approach and a methodology based on real-world challenges, applied workshops and training placements at leading sports organisations.
- 80% practical content
From day one, you’ll work on real-world case studies and develop the skills most in demand within the sector. You’ll learn to make decisions, lead teams, plan training sessions and apply innovative tools currently used in the sports industry.
- Over 400 work placement opportunities at leading organisations
You’ll have access to work placements at leading organisations in sport and health, such as: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, Atlético de Madrid, Quirónsalud, sports federations, football clubs and many more leading companies in the sports sector.
A unique opportunity to gain real-world experience and build your professional network whilst you study.
- State-of-the-art sports facilities
You’ll enjoy over 1,000,000 m² of sports facilities and spaces, spread across 25 areas where more than 20 disciplines are practised. What’s more:
- You’ll train at the UAX Fitness Centre, equipped with over 100 state-of-the-art machines.
- You’ll train at our Sports Science Research Unit, where we use innovative technology for performance analysis.
- Technology applied throughout the degree programme
On the Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences at the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, you’ll learn using the same technology employed by high-performance centres and professional teams. From the very first year, you’ll work with advanced tools to measure and analyse performance: force platforms, GPS systems, Optojump, photoelectric cells, electromyography, encoders, metabolic analysers such as COSMED K5 or VO2Master, and recovery and assessment devices such as Therabody and InBody.
Thanks to this practical approach, you’ll learn to interpret real-world data, assess physical fitness, prevent injuries and design science-based training programmes, preparing you for a job market that demands professionals capable of working with technology applied to sport.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
BA in CAFYD | Physical Activity and Sport Sciences | UAX
Turn your passion for sport into a career with the CAFYD degree
Boost your career prospects in the sports sector with a university degree designed to achieve 100% employability and put you on the international map of the sports industry. The Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFYD), traditionally known as INEF, forms part of the innovative academic programme offered by the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, an educational model unique in Spain due to its practical approach, links with the business world and global outlook.
Genuine links with the sports industry
At the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, we work hand in hand with leading companies, clubs and organisations in the world of sport, enabling us to train highly qualified professionals in the most in-demand areas: sports coaching, sports management, high-performance sport, technology applied to sport, entrepreneurship, teaching and research.
Our educational ecosystem connects you with the professional world from day one, preparing you to become one of the most sought-after professionals in the national and international sports industry.
Practical, up-to-date and employment-focused training
Our academic programme stands out for its practical approach and a methodology based on real-world challenges, applied workshops and training placements at leading sports organisations.
- 80% practical content
From day one, you’ll work on real-world case studies and develop the skills most in demand within the sector. You’ll learn to make decisions, lead teams, plan training sessions and apply innovative tools currently used in the sports industry.
- Over 400 work placement opportunities at leading organisations
You’ll have access to work placements at leading organisations in sport and health, such as: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, Atlético de Madrid, Quirónsalud, sports federations, football clubs and many more leading companies in the sports sector.
A unique opportunity to gain real-world experience and build your professional network whilst you study.
- State-of-the-art sports facilities
You’ll enjoy over 1,000,000 m² of sports facilities and spaces, spread across 25 areas where more than 20 disciplines are practised. What’s more:
- You’ll train at the UAX Fitness Centre, equipped with over 100 state-of-the-art machines.
- You’ll train at our Sports Science Research Unit, where we use innovative technology for performance analysis.
- Technology applied throughout the degree programme
On the Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences at the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, you’ll learn using the same technology employed by high-performance centres and professional teams. From the very first year, you’ll work with advanced tools to measure and analyse performance: force platforms, GPS systems, Optojump, photoelectric cells, electromyography, encoders, metabolic analysers such as COSMED K5 or VO2Master, and recovery and assessment devices such as Therabody and InBody.
Thanks to this practical approach, you’ll learn to interpret real-world data, assess physical fitness, prevent injuries and design science-based training programmes, preparing you for a job market that demands professionals capable of working with technology applied to sport.
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