Expert Course
In just 4 months you can become an expert in sports psychology. You will learn the most effective techniques to work on mental training in elite sports and high performance teams with the best teachers and the methodology of the UAX Rafa Nadal University School, in a programme designed by UAX, Quirónsalud and Rafa Nadal's elite team.
In collaboration with:
UAX’s renowned academic staff, the professionals who have helped Rafa Nadal become one of the greatest sportsmen in history, and the Quirónsalud team have joined forces to offer you a unique and distinctive course through which you can learn strategies for mental training in high-performance sport. Here are some of its key features:
Este Título de Experto en Psicología del Deporte de Alto Rendimiento está dirigido a profesionales con experiencia en el sector de la psicología, de la preparación física, fisioterapia, nutrición y cualquier ámbito relacionado con el rendimiento deportivo con estudios previos en Psicología, Ciencias del Deporte, Nutrición, o Fisioterapia, entre otros.
Con este programa, los estudiantes darán un salto en su formación para mejorar sus servicios profesionales, o aspirar a una mejora de su situación laboral.
Expert Diploma in Psychology of Sport Performance
Year 1
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C80697 | Psicología del rendimiento deportivo | OB | 6 |
| C80698 | Entrenamiento psicológico y fortaleza mental | OB | 6 |
| C80699 | Entorno del deportista | OB | 6 |
| C80700 | Liderazgo, gestión de los resultados y valores | OB | 6 |
| C80701 | Redes sociales y comunicación | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 27 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Director del Experto
José Carrascosa
Psicólogo. Pedagogo. Máster Psicología del Deporte. Director Máster Alto Rendimiento Deportivo de la Universidad de Valencia. Director de Saber Competir, empresa de Psicología del Deporte. Más de 30 años de experiencia profesional. Psicólogo del primer de equipos de fútbol profesional Valencia CF, Athletic Club de Bilbao, Real Sociedad, Sevilla FC, Rayo Vallecano, Levante UD, Real Oviedo… Psicólogo del Centro Especializado de Tecnificación Deportiva del Motor del Cuircuit Ricardo Tormo de Cheste. Autor de libros y publicaciones.
Profesorado del Experto
During your study programme, you'll have exclusive online training content that Rafa Nadal himself and his entire team have worked on, sharing their experiences and revealing the secrets that have led him to success: Toni Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Ángel Ruiz Cotorro, Rafael Maymó, Carlos Costa, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo, Gemma Bes and Maribel Nadal.
You'll access unique content that will help you hone the qualities today's job market demands: effort, cooperation, empathy, leadership, professional ethics, responsibility and commitment, humility and confidence, resilience, discipline, and hard work.
A panel of leading practising sports psychology professionals
Sports and health psychologist. I work with athletes from different national teams on scholarships at the High Performance Centre in Madrid.
River Plate (Argentina)
Sports and health psychologist. Specialised in water sports
Sports psychologist at the Canarian Surfing Federation. With experience in football clubs such as Real Madrid CF, CD Leganés, among others.
Sports psychologist at the Spanish Anti-Doping Agency, at Clínica CEMTRO and at the Movistar Inter futsal team in the 1st division.
Part of the national team at CAR de Madrid
Futbol Club Barcelona Futbol Sala psychologist.
It’s not us saying this; it’s those who’ve already experienced it. They’ve been through it first-hand. Now they’re telling you all about it in their own words.
This course is aimed at students of Psychology, Sports Science, Nutrition and Physiotherapy, as well as coaches, fitness trainers, athletes and the families of elite athletes.
You will need at least a B2 level in Spanish.
To begin the admission process, you must provide the following documentation:
We need to know a little bit about you so that we can provide you with a personalised service.
All fields are required
To become an expert in sports psychology you need a series of requirements:
Previous studies in Psychology, Sports Science, Nutrition or Physiotherapy, among others. In addition, it is important to have experience in the sports performance sector.
It is essential to have skills such as: emotional intelligence, ability to concentrate, motivation, stress control and confidence.
Sport psychology is a discipline that fuses psychological principles with the field of sport, and is a fundamental pillar for understanding and enhancing the mental and emotional performance of athletes. It addresses crucial aspects such as motivation, concentration, stress management and emotional skills, seeking to maximise the potential of those involved in the world of sport.
Discover the aspects that sport psychology addresses and its key role in enhancing the mental and emotional performance of athletes.
A sports psychologist works with athletes and teams to improve their performance and mental well-being. Their roles include:
Yes, sport psychology is one of the many branches of psychology. Other branches include clinical psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, among others.
Discover the various branches of psychology , we guide you through their specialities and what each one studies.
Sport psychology can be very beneficial to a personal trainer , as it allows them to better understand the psychological needs of their clients and help them achieve their goals more effectively.
To broaden their skills, a personal trainer may consider taking a sports psychology course.
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