Official qualification
Malaga
Specialise in health and performance combining training and nutrition in a practical training course in Malaga.
The Double Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (formerly INEF) and the Degree in Nutrition is designed with an experiential approach:
Become part of the pool of professionals needed by the sports industry, specialising in sport and nutrition with the dual degree from UAX Mare Nostrum.
Aprenderás las claves para convertirte en un cualificado profesional de la actividad deportiva y la nutrición con un perfil orientado a la demanda de empleo de la sociedad actual.
Estudiarás materias transversales y específicas en las innovadoras instalaciones de UAX Mare Nostrum, en las que se incluyen laboratorios y gimnasio, siempre acompañado de un tutor experto para reforzar tus conocimientos.
| Asignatura | Carácter | ECTS | Curso | Semestre |
| Deportes Individuales | OB | 12 | 1º | ANUAL |
| Deportes Colectivos I | OB | 9 | 1º | ANUAL |
| Informática Aplicada | OB | 3 | 1º | 1 |
| Anatomía y Fisiología humana I | BAS | 6 | 1º | 1 |
| Anatomía y Fisiología humana II | BAS | 6 | 1º | 2 |
| Sistemática y Kinesiología del ejercicio | BAS | 6 | 1º | 1 |
| Deportes de Combate | OB | 6 | 1º | 2 |
| Comunicación, desarrollo profesional y documentación | BAS | 6 | 1º | 1 |
| Química | BAS | 6 | 1º | 1 |
| Bioquímica | BAS | 6 | 1º | 2 |
| Antropología y Psicología de la Alimentación | BAS | 6 | 1º | 2 |
| Deportes Colectivos II | OB | 10 | 2º | ANUAL |
| Fisiología del ejercicio | BAS | 6 | 2º | ANUAL |
| Biomecánica | BAS | 6 | 2º | ANUAL |
| Estructura y Función del Aparato Locomotor | BAS | 6 | 2º | 1 |
| Biología | BAS | 6 | 2º | 1 |
| Comunicación en Lengua Extranjera I | OB | 6 | 2º | 1 (2) |
| Actividades Físicas en la Naturaleza | OB | 4 | 2º | 1 (2) |
| Educación Física de Base y Juegos motores | OB | 6 | 2º | 1 |
| Actividad física y deporte para personas con discapacidad | OB | 3 | 2º | 1 |
| Estadística y análisis de datos para la investigación | BAS | 6 | 2º | 2 |
| Historia del Olimpismo, de la Actividad Física y del Deporte | BAS | 6 | 2º | 2 |
| Expresión Corporal y Danza | OB | 4 | 2º | 2 (1) |
| Psicologia de la Actividad Física y el Deporte | BAS | 6 | 2º | 2 |
| Microbiología y parasitología | OB | 6 | 2º | 1 |
| Tecnología de los alimentos | OB | 6 | 2º | 2 |
| Actividad Física orientada a la Salud | OB | 8 | 3º | ANUAL |
| Deportes con implementos | OB | 6 | 3º | ANUAL |
| Nuevas tendencias del Entrenamiento en Fitness | OB | 7 | 3º | ANUAL |
| Teoría y Práctica del Entrenamiento Deportivo | OB | 12 | 3º | ANUAL |
| Nutrición | OB | 12 | 3º | ANUAL |
| Enseñanza de la Actividad Física y del Deporte I | OB | 6 | 3º | 1 |
| Deporte y Recreación | OB | 4 | 3º | 1 |
| Equipamiento e Instalaciones Deportivas | OB | 3 | 3º | 1 |
| Enseñanza de la Actividad Física y del Deporte II | OB | 3 | 3º | 2 |
| Prevención de Lesiones y Primeros Auxilios | OB | 4 | 3º | 2 |
| Optativas | OP | 19 | 3º | |
| TFG (CAFYD) | TFG | 8 | 4º | ANUAL (2C) |
| Evaluación funcional del rendimiento físico y deportivo | OB | 6 | 4º | ANUAL |
| Planificación y Gestión Deportiva | OB | 6 | 4º | ANUAL |
| Prácticas Académicas Externas I | PAE | 9 | 4º | ANUAL |
| Endocrinología Aplicada | OB | 6 | 4º | 1 |
| Bromatología | OB | 6 | 4º | 1 |
| Farmacología Aplicada | OB | 6 | 4º | 1 |
| Legislación y deontología alimentaria | OB | 6 | 4º | 2 |
| Salud Pública | OB | 6 | 4º | 1 |
| Toxicología | OB | 6 | 4º | 2 |
| Dietética | OB | 6 | 4º | 2 |
| Fisiopatología | OB | 6 | 4º | 2 |
| Nutrición y Deporte | OB | 6 | 4º | 2 |
| TFG (NUTRI) | TFG | 6 | 5º | 2 |
| Dietoterapia | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Tecnología culinaria | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Nutrición Comunitaria | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Higiene y Seguridad Alimentaria | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Nutrición Clínica | OB | 6 | 5º | 2 |
| Alimentación y Cultura | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Control de Calidad | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Educación Nutricional | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Economía y Gestión Alimentarias | OB | 6 | 5º | 1 |
| Prácticas Académicas Externas | PAE | 24 | 5º | 2 |
| Asignatura | Carácter | ECTS |
| Actividades coreográficas y acondicionamiento físico con soporte musical | OP | 3 |
| Especialización deportiva (A escoger un deporte) | OP | 7 |
| Maestría Deportiva (deporte elegido en Especialización Deportiva) | OP | 12 |
| Biofísica Aplicada | OP | 6 |
| Comunicación en Lengua Extranjera II | OP | 6 |
| Recuperación Funcional y Reentrenamiento al esfuerzo | OP | 4 |
| Actividad Física y Salud en Poblaciones Especiales | OP | 3 |
| Biomecánica de las Técnicas Deportivas | OP | 12 |
| Introducción a la Investigación en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte | OP | 4 |
| Táctica y Estrategia Deportiva | OP | 3 |
| Promoción y Organización de Eventos Deportivos | OP | 3 |
| Nutrigenómica | OP | 6 |
| Técnicas de investigación y desarrollo nutricional | OP | 6 |
| Alimentos funcionales | OP | 6 |
| Idioma Moderno II | OP | 6 |
| Fitoterapia | OP | 6 |
| Prácticas en Empresa I | OP | 6 |
| Prácticas en Empresa II | OP | 6 |
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*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
We created this innovative programme in response to the growing needs of society, where there is an increasing demand for professionals with training oriented towards sport and health.
We structure the double degree as follows:
You will receive basic training where you will obtain all the general knowledge of subjects related to sport and its relationship with the human body. In addition, you will attend more specific training courses that respond to the demands of the profession, such as sports management, IT, research and legislation.
For the practical-clinical training, you will take part in on-site nutrition laboratories in innovative facilities where you can put your knowledge to the test to become a nutrition professional capable of improving people's quality of life through professional nutritional management based on personalised nutrition, the future of the profession:
We also have an agreement with health centres to complement your training from the second cycle onwards.
You will learn in modern facilities equipped with state-of-the-art material, both on our campus in Malaga and thanks to our collaboration with the main sports schools and facilities in the locality, thanks to our internal agreements with the main players in our local sector, such as the Ciudad Jardin Sports Centre, Ciudad de Malaga Athletics Stadium and INACUA.
In addition, you will have access to a nutritional consultation and bioimpedance classroom. This classroom has the best body analysis technology (Inbody 770) and a specific environment for your training, where we will role play client-nutritionist with a subsequent analysis recorded on video that will make you improve exponentially in your training as a future professional.
As part of the Double Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and the Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, we provide you with everything you need to undertake your work placements and connect with organisations, so that you can engage with the professional world right from the start.
UAX has over 100 work placement agreements with top-tier sports clubs and organisations, hospitals and leading companies in the food industry:
Are you thinking of studying CAFYD and Nutrition at UAX Mare Nostrum?
Our Head of Studies, Alicia Salas, explains why you should choose this programme in this video: the UAX Maker learning model, practical training right from the start, and the resources available to you throughout your studies.
Scholarships and financial support for studying at UAX Mare Nostrum
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your circumstances.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
If you have an immediate family member (up to second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and helping you plan for your future with a head start.
*Please speak to your adviser at UAX Mare Nostrum
Free tuition for students registered as residents of Málaga who demonstrate academic excellence and continue to meet the criteria that led to their scholarship throughout their academic studies.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll receive a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50 per cent of your tuition fees.
*Please speak to your advisor at UAX Mare Nostrum
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
*Terms and conditions to be published
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to undertake an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Bank customers
This agreement gives you access to special support for selected online master’s programmes, along with payment plans designed to suit your financial circumstances.
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This combination of studies will open many doors in the exciting world of health and sports performance.
There are several universities in Spain and other countries that offer this double degree. At UAX you will have a real health city where you can train with the best working professionals in the sports industry and the nutrition sector.
These are some of the facilities where you can study Sports Science + Nutrition with a practical approach (60% of the subject):
To study the Double Degree in CAFYD + Nutrition at UAX you can do it through the following access routes:
In addition, it is necessary to take a compulsory stress test signed by a doctor.
At UAX we save you this effort test procedure, providing you with an exhaustive functional assessment report made up of:
The Double Degree in Physical Activity Sciences + Human Nutrition and Dietetics has a duration of 5 years and 422 ECTS.
By studying the double degree in CAFYD + Human Nutrition and Dietetics you will obtain specialised training in the field of sports training, nutrition, sports performance and health.
Through a practical approach (60% of the degree) that will allow you to acquire the necessary skills for your professional development. You will have access to special facilities such as: Biological Laboratories, histology and pathological anatomy laboratories, physiology and metabolism laboratories, UAX Fitness Center with Motricity and Anatomy Room.
The double degree in Physical Activity and Nutrition Sciences at UAX is structured as follows:
In this way you will be able to implement the knowledge acquired about the human body and sports performance to Human Nutrition. As a result, you will become a professional profile expert in promoting health and sports planning by adding knowledge in diets and nutrition, all this from a 360º approach.
Once you have completed the Dual Degree in Physical Activity Sciences and Nutrition at UAX, you will be able to pursue a career in a range of professions, such as:
On the UAX blog, we have further information on career paths in human nutrition and dietetics , as well as those in INEF and CAFYD. We also cover the various specialisms within nutrition that you can explore to broaden your knowledge.
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