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Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy

Take advantage of a unique opportunity in Spain by studying at UAX, the prestigious Spanish university with over 25 years of healthcare expertise. The undergraduate programme of Physiotherapy is hosted under UAX Rafa Nadal Sports University, a new institution created by Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, Rafa Nadal and the Rafa Nadal Academy´s team. The most advanced international degree of Phisiotherapy is connected with the first private sports university in Spain, main players in health and sports industry, and the knowledge, values and capacities of one of the most successful sportsman in the history.

Start September
Length and credits 4 years / 240 ECTS
Campus Villanueva de la Cañada
Modality Presencial
Language English / Spanish
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Develop your full potential at UAX Rafa Nadal Sports University

A top programme with different value elements joint into the official 4 years study plan:

  • Value pills powered by Rafa Nadal and UAX Team: innovative training systems combined with the same learning method with Rafa and his team in order to win.
  • Technical Sessions presented by both Rafa Nadal team and Rafa Nadal Academy collaborators.
  • Clinics with the last industry update.
  • Sport Industry Summit: with the participation of Rafa Nadal and main players in health and sports industry.
  • Best students will do their practices in the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Mallorca. 

At UAX Rafa Nadal Sports University, you´ll acquire certified training in cutting-edge therapeutic technology, a differential and pioneering preparation in the sector to boost your professional projection in international markets.

  • You'll achieve two specialisations:

In 3rd year (Clinical Stays I), you can choose a specialisation from:
          +Neurological physiotherapy
          +Sports physiotherapy
In 4th year (Clinical Stays II), you can choose a specialisation from:
          +Oncology physiotherapy
          +Cardiovascular physiotherapy
          +Respiratory physiotherapy

  • You'll obtain extra certifications as a specialist in therapeutic technologies, giving you an advantage when you join the job market
    • Specialist in non-invasive neuromodulation of pain (NESA technology). 40-hour course.
    • Specialist in electrotherapy: high-intensity magnetotherapy, radial shockwaves, high-power laser, capacitive and resistive diathermy. (LED technology)
    • Specialist in percussive therapy (THERABODY technology). Free access to Therabody University courses.
    • Specialist in the use of intermittent hypoxia for health and sports performance (iAltitude technology).
  • You'll learn in facilities designed to develop your full potential
    You'll have the largest virtual simulation hospital in Europe to practice real clinical cases, the Advanced Physiotherapy Technology Room to learn how to use state-of-the-art techniques, and more than 25 professional spaces.
  • Your internships in leading hospitals and specialist centres
    You'll be able to complete your practical learning in more than 80 first-class companies and clinics we share agreements with: Clínica CEMTRO, Grupo Quirónsalud, MD Anderson, Clínica Santa Elena, Asepeyo, Go5D laboratory (FIFA medical centre), etc.
  • You'll be in contact with the latest developments in yur industry
    You'll have the chance to take part in workshops, lectures and round tables in connection with leading companies, and you'll be able to participate in interdisciplinary projects (MAKERS projects).
  • UAX Skill School Professional Certificate                                                                                                                    You'll achieve certifications in the most important soft skills that companies seek in candidates: analytical thinking, leadership and ethics, working with agility and diverse teams, storytelling and disruptive thinking.

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Information about the Physiotherapy Degree

Degree of Physiotherapy: Syllabus and subjects

The Physiotherapy Degree involves a practice-focused programme, designed for students to obtain a comprehensive and versatile training that allows them to rigorously approach different therapeutic areas, from physiotherapy in neurological or respiratory rehabilitation, paediatrics or geriatrics, to the amateur and high-performance sporting fields. From the first year, training is focused from a practical perspective. Students can develop professional skills in clinical reasoning and operating in order to perform professionally, confidently and effectively in real practice. They also develop transversal skills, such as a sense of ethics, time management, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship.

First Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0130603 General Physiotherapy OB 15
0130601 Professional Communication and Documentation FB 9
0130602 Structure and Functions of the Human Body FB 12
TOTAL: 36

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0130606 Musculoskeletal System FB 6
0130607 Statistics FB 6
TOTAL: 12

Second Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0130604 Applied Biophysics FB 6
0130605 Psychology FB 6
TOTAL: 12

Second Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0230601 Medico-Surgical Disorders 1 OB 9
0230603 Special Physiotherapy 1 OB 18
0230602 Biomechanics FB 9
TOTAL: 36

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0230605 Computing FB 6
0230607 Introduction to Research and Critical Analysis FB 6
TOTAL: 12

Second Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0230606 Integrated Physiotherapy I OB 6
0230604 Modern Language I FB 6
TOTAL: 12

Third Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0330601 Medico-Surgical Disorders 2 OB 9
0330602 Clinical Placements I OB 8
0330603 Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities I OB 8
0330604 Special Physiotherapy 2 OB 20
TOTAL: 45

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0330605 Public Health OB 6
TOTAL: 6

Second Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0330606 Integrated Physiotherapy II OB 6
0330607 Health Care Legislation and Administration OB 3
TOTAL: 9

Fourth Year

Anual Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0430601 Clinical Placements II OB 32
0430602 Physiotherapy in Clinical Specialities II OB 14
0430603 Final Year Project OB 8
TOTAL: 54

Optional Subjects

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
Optional OP 6
TOTAL: 6

Optional Subjects

First Semester

Code Subjects Character* ECTS
0430633 Modern Language II OP 6
0430637 Complementary Therapies in Physiotherapy OP 3
0430638 Health Care Emergencies OP 3
TOTAL: 12

*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional

Facilities and Methodology

The Physiotherapy Degree involves a practice-focused programme, designed for students to obtain a comprehensive and versatile training that allows them to rigorously approach different therapeutic areas, from physiotherapy in neurological or respiratory rehabilitation, paediatrics or geriatrics, to the amateur and high-performance sporting fields.

You'll also participate in RD&I projects with professional technology

You’ll be able to get involved in RD&I projects and stay connected to the latest technology applied to therapy.
We have scientific and academic collaboration agreements with leading technology companies:

  • NESA technology: thanks to which our students have an electrophysiology laboratory to stay ahead of the game in non-invasive neuromodulation.
  • LED technology: we've included the therapeutic use of this technology in the study plan to allow students to learn to handle and carry out research with high-intensity magnetotherapy, radial shockwaves, high-power laser, capacitive and resistive diathermy, and obtain a specialist certification in advanced technology in physiotherapy.
  • Therabody technology: allowing our students to learn about percussive therapy and the latest on recovery, with the best technology available on the market. Furthermore, students will have free access to Therabody University to specialise in the use of its tools.
  • iAltitude technology: you'll be able to obtain a specialist certificate in the use of intermittent hypoxia to improve health and sports performance. 

 

Cutting-edge facilities to take learning to another level

As we are committed to quality theoretical and practical teaching at UAX, we have innovative facilities and spaces for acquiring specific skills and abilities:

  • Virtual Simulation Hospital to rehearse clinical situations and learn with anatomy software and clinical cases.
  • UAX Fitness Centre with over 100 machines and high technology (encoder, stress testing laboratory, jump apparatus, etc.).
  • Advanced Physiotherapy Technology Room.
  • Rooms on morphology, structure and function of the human body.
  • Mobility laboratory.
  • Electrophysiology laboratory with NESA technology.
  • ADL and IADL assessment laboratories (laboratories where the anatomy is studied in day-to-day work and personal activities).
  • Over 25 technologically equipped facilities: biomechanics rooms with gait (tread) analysis, balance platform and isokinetic instruments to study the level of muscle strength during rehabilitation processes, practice tables, ultrasound scanners, etc.
  • We also have a University Polyclinic, the main focus of which is healthcare as a training activity. There you will have the opportunity to learn specific hydrotherapy, kinesiotherapy, electrotherapy and rehabilitation techniques.

Internships and partnerships with healthcare facilities

The Physiotherapy Degree has the Professional Guidance and Employment Assistance Support Office (GAOP), which offers everything you need to do your internships at institutions, encouraging contact with the professional world from the very beginning.

As part of the UAX Physiotherapy Degree, our students carry out over 1,200 hours of internships at leading companies. We have collaboration agreements with over 80 public and private hospitals, clinics, fitness centres and sports clubs, with treatment spaces and facilities covering all specialities. These include:

  • Cemtro Clinic
  • San Francisco de Asís Hospital
  • Spanish Olympic Committee
  • Asepeyo
  • Medical Simulator
  • Royal Spanish Federation of Rugby
  • Royal Spanish Federation of Football
  • Royal Spanish Federation of Swimming
  • Leganés Sports Club
  • MamiFit

As a student, you'll also have the chance to attend challenges proposed by companies and to participate in interdisciplinary projects along with students of other degrees. The aim is to get you closer to the reality of the working world and surround you with the expertise of top professionals.

All of our teaching staff combine work activity with teaching, for which reason they offer fully updated, cutting-edge knowledge of the physiotherapy, clinical and sporting sectors. Among them, we have official physiotherapists for the national Olympic swimming and judo teams, successful business owners in the field of physiotherapy, and leading specialists with more than 20 years of experience educating physiotherapists.

Lecturers of the Physiotherapy Bachelor Degree

Learn physiotherapy from working professionals with extensive experience in physiotherapy practice.

  • Sergio López Barbeta: Ph. D. Head of Department (Physiotherapy) and Head of the Chair of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX). Ph.D. Cum Laude in Biomedicine, Msc, Mtr and PT. Expert in Cardiooncological Rehabilitation (CORe), Regenerative Medicine.
  • Rafael Maymo: Physiotherapist of Rafa Nadal for 15 years. Rafael Nadal Academy. Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Sport.
  • Rafa Alzamora: Physiotherapist of Rafa Nadal´team. Rafael Nadal Academy. Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Eva Maria Rodríguez, Ph. D. Doctor in Physiotherapy. Osteopath and Physiotherapist of the Royal Spanish Federation of Judo and Associated Sports. Physiotherapist at the Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games, as well as World Championships, Mediterranean.
  • Dr. Ángel Cotorro:  Rafa Nadal`s doctor. Medical Director at Royal Spanish Tennis Federation.
  • Israel González, Ph. D. Doctor in Physiotherapy. Osteopath and Physiotherapist of the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation. Physiotherapist and coordinator of the swimming team at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games. World Championships in Melbourne, Rome, Barcelona.
  • D. Javier Núñez Villar: Physician and Physiotherapist Professor of the Degree in Physiotherapy. Atletico Madrid doctor. Physician at the French Swimming Federation and Physician at the FIFA Center of Excellence.
  • Maria Lluc Bauza: Physical re-adapter in Rafa Nadal Academy.
  • Sara Cerrolaza, Ph. D. Doctor in Physiotherapy and Degree in Occupational Therapy. Over 15 years’ clinical and teaching experience.
  • Carlos Fernández:  Head of Psychology, in Rafa Nadal Academy.
  • Manuel Rozalén, Ph. D. Doctor in Physiotherapy. National and international reference in pelvic floor and rehabilitation, with over 20 years’ experience.
  • Hugo Camín: Value promotion at Sport Psychologists Area, in Rafa Nadal Academy.
  • Dr. Alberto Javier Fidalgo Herrera: PhD in health sciences, PT. Biomechanics Department Manager and Clinical Researcher.
  • Dr. Jesús Rodríguez Lastra: MD. Collaborating Professor in the Department of Psychiatry of the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid UAM, Professor of Physiology in the Department of Physiological Sciences of the University of Carabobo, Head of the Department of Occupational Pulmonology of the Institute of Medicine of the Work in La Havana (Cuba).
  • Dr. Carlos Díaz Rodríguez: Ph.D Cum Laude with international mention in psychology, specialist in high-performance sports psychology and professional basketball coach.
  • Dr. María Luisa de la Cruz Conty: Ph.D in Epidemiology. MSc and Bachelor in Pharmacy. Researcher at the Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda.
  • Óscar Rebollo Pulido: Degree in Journalism, Professor of Oral and Written Communication, Applied Economics and Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) at the UAX.

Learn with the best professionals

Dr. Sergio L. Barbeta

Jefe de estudios

Facultad Ciencias Salud y Deporte

Rafa Alzamora

Fisioterapeuta de Rafa Nadal

Rafa Nadal Academy

Raúl Notario

Director

Facultad Ciencias de Salud y Deporte

Dr. Ángel Ruiz Cotorro

Médico de Rafa Nadal

Rafa Nadal Academy

Israel González

Profesor

Facultad de Salud y Deporte

Lluc Bauza

Readaptadora física de Rafa Nadal

Rafa Nadal Academy

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Rafa Nadal Sports Centre in Manacor

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Polyclinic

Using the most innovative medical resources, it aims to offer the best diagnosis and treatment of real patients. Find out more

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A unique, university-level sports club with the best facilities for multi-sport practice. Find out more

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25 indoor and outdoor sports facilities for practicing more than 20 different sports. Find out more

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