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The elite team that has boosted Rafa Nadal's career, together with experts from Quirónsalud and the prestigious UAX faculty, have created a unique master's degree for physiotherapists who aspire to lead in the field of sports. Discover why this is one of the best master's degrees in sports physiotherapy in Spain:
Do you want to stand out in sports physiotherapy? This is the master's degree for you.
Why study at the Escuela Universitaria UAX Rafa Nadal?
Víctor Fonseca, physiotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in clubs such as AS Monaco, Real Madrid and others.
You will learn to be able to develop the maximum preventive and therapeutic potential inherent in your speciality, and you will be qualified to perfect evidence-based practice.
Máster Universitario en Fisioterapia Deportiva
Primer Curso
ASIGNATURAS ANUALES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131209 | Prácticas académicas externas | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 9 | ||
PRIMER CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131201 | Bases fisiológicas de la actividad física y el deporte | OB | 6 |
| M131203 | Investigación en Fisioterapia de la actividad física y el deporte | OB | 3 |
| M131204 | Mujer y deporte | OB | 3 |
| M131205 | Procedimientos generales en Fisioterapia de la actividad física y el deporte | OB | 9 |
| M131211 | Deporte y diversidad funcional | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
SEGUNDO CUATRIMESTRE
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| M131207 | Procedimientos avanzados en Fisioterapia de la actividad física y el deporte | OB | 12 |
| M131208 | Trabajo Fin de Máster | OB | 6 |
| M131210 | Base fisiopatológicas de la actividad física y el deporte | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 27 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy is aimed at Physiotherapy graduates with an interest in specialising in the field of sports, oriented towards working with high-performance and amateur athletes who are increasingly professionalised. This master's degree also attracts professionals seeking to differentiate themselves in a competitive market, acquiring advanced skills to prevent, treat and readapt injuries, and offer personalised solutions in demanding sporting contexts.
Thus, students on the UAX Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy are usually grouped into three main profiles, differentiated by their professional context, previous experience and study objectives. These profiles are:
DETAIL OF THE CLOISTER | ||
| NAME AND SURNAME(S) | SUBJECT(S) | BIODATA |
| Víctor García Fonseca | Programme Director | Physiotherapist, Degree in CAFYD and Osteopath DO. Clinical experience of more than 15 years in elite sport, working in SL Benfica, Real Madrid and AS Monaco. Lecturer in university and private training courses. Coordinator of the Health Center Quirón Prevención, consultant for sportsmen and women and professional clubs and co-founder of MFINTEGRA (consultancy and training company for health and sports professionals). |
Pablo Gonzalez Frutos
| Physiological bases of physical activity and sport | Pablo González Frutos has a PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, a degree in the same discipline and is a National Athletics Coach. He currently works as a University Lecturer and Researcher. |
| Jordi Lafarga Berciano | Physiological bases of physical activity and sport __ Physiopathological bases of physical activity and sport
| Dr. Jordi Lafarga holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery and a PhD in Medicine. He specialises in Biomechanics and has more than 15 years of teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In addition, he has held the role of coach of the Spanish figure skating team. |
| Africa López Illescas | Women and sport __ Physiological basis of physical activity and sport __ Physiopathological bases of physical activity and sport | Dr. África López-Illescas is a renowned specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with an outstanding career in the field of health and sport. She is currently head of the Rehabilitation Service at the Consejo Superior de Deportes and a university lecturer. |
| Alejo García-Naveira | Physiological bases of physical activity and sport | Alejo García-Naveira Vaamonde is a leading psychologist specialising in the field of sport, with more than 25 years of experience in improving the performance and well-being of athletes and gamers. He holds a degree and PhD in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid, and a Master's degree in Sports Psychology from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He is also trained in EMDR and Hypnosis, and is accredited as a General Health Psychologist and University Professor by ANECA. He has collaborated with renowned sports entities, including 17 seasons with Club Atlético de Madrid, as well as with UD Almería, the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation and Club Deportivo Tacón of the Iberdrola League. In eSports, he has worked with MAD Lions Esports Club, Gaming Residences and the League of Legends LEC League in Germany. |
| Miguel Ángel Alvaredo | Research in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. __ Physiological bases of physical activity and sport | Doctor in physiotherapy from the University of Murcia with three Master's Degrees in different teaching areas and more than 10 years of experience in research methodology. 8 years of clinical experience and collaborator of the Royal Swimming Federation. |
| Manuel J. Rodríguez | Physiological bases of physical activity and sport. General procedures in physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. __ Physiopathological bases of physical activity and sport
| Manuel José Rodríguez Aragón is a physiotherapist with a solid background in clinical practice and academia. Since 2000, he has accumulated extensive experience in private care and in the sports sector, providing services to elite athletes. In the academic field, she began teaching in 2011, standing out for her vocation and innovative approach. She has been responsible for the Innovation Area in the Physiotherapy degree and in the Innovation Support Unit of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Francisco de Vitoria University (UFV). Her thesis was entitled "Effects of global postural re-education on stress and sleep quality in university students and teachers in the field of health". |
| Ramón Velázquez Parejo | Sport and functional disability | Velázquez Parejo is currently head of the Physiotherapy Service of the Spanish Paralympic Committee (CPE). In this role, he coordinates a team of physiotherapists who provide assistance to Paralympic athletes, ensuring their optimal physical condition during competitions. Her work includes the prevention and treatment of injuries, as well as the implementation of strategies to improve sporting performance. During the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Velázquez Parejo highlighted the importance of physiotherapy as an essential component in major sporting events. He noted that his work not only focuses on physical recovery, but also on providing support and reassurance to athletes, who often develop a trusting relationship with their physiotherapists. |
| Israel Gonzalez Perez | Research in physical activity and sport physiotherapy __ General procedures in Physiotherapy in physical activity and sport __ Pathophysiological bases of physical activity and sport
| Dr. Israel González Pérez is a leading Spanish physiotherapist with an extensive career in the field of sport and academia. He holds a PhD in Physiotherapy, having presented his thesis entitled "Anthropometric analysis of swimmers belonging to the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation and High Performance Centre of Madrid during the period 2002 to 2015" at the University Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX). Since 2004, he has been linked to the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation, participating as a physiotherapist in high-level international events, including the Olympic Games of Beijing 2008, Tokyo 2021 or Paris 2024, seven World Championships and seven European Swimming Championships. In these events, he has played key roles as physiotherapist and support team coordinator in swimming and open water. |
| Ana de Cevallos | Physiological bases of physical activity and sport
| General Health and Sport Psychologist. Clinical experience with professional athletes in different sports (swimming, paddle, skiing, tennis, golf, skating,...) and also with technical and medical staff. Lecturer in different university training courses. |
| Pedro Antonio Mendoza | Research in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Part-time lecturer at the UAX since 2023. Founder of FisioAim, physiotherapy and health clinic. Physiotherapist of the first team of Leganés futsal (2⁰ division) and responsible for the rest of the club's sections (youth and women's team).
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| Manuel Rozalén Bustín | Women and sport __ Advanced procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Doctor in Physiotherapy. Specialist in Pelviperineological Dysfunctions in high performance sports. National and international reference in pelvic floor and rehabilitation with more than 23 years of experience. Co-founding partner of Dr. Rozalén Medical Centres, LACASADELFISIO.COM and Fisioserv.com.
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| Carlos de la Torre | General procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Head of Studies of the Degree in Physiotherapy. Doctor in Biomechanics and Rehabilitation. Physiotherapist in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service of the Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón. Official Master's Degree in Neurological Pathology and Research Methodology in Health Sciences. Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude. Coordinator of undergraduate and postgraduate courses with more than 20 years of teaching and clinical experience. |
| Antonio González Palacios | General procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Professor of Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UAX, Master in Manual Therapy at UAX. More than 9 years as a physiotherapist in ultrasound and invasive techniques. |
| Belén Valero Moreno | General procedures in physical activity and sport physiotherapy. | Expert physiotherapist in the treatment of sports injuries. PhD student in Health Sciences and Master in Physiotherapy of therapeutic exercise. She currently combines her clinical practice at Premium Health & Sports with university teaching programmes and co-direction of master's degrees. |
| Ana de la Fuente García | Physiopathological bases of physical activity and sport. | Graduate in Physiotherapy from the UCM, graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences from the UAM, Official Master's Degree in Physical and Sports Performance from the UPO, university specialist in Prevention, Intervention and Recovery of Sports Injuries from the UPM. She has 7 years of experience in rehabilitation in football clubs. Lecturer in various master's and postgraduate studies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. |
| Beatriz García Maya | General procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Doctor in surgery and medicine. Specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery. Fellow of the european board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Doctor in the RFE rugby. Specialist physician in the traumatology service of the Hospital Universitario Infanta Elena. |
| Marcelino Torrontegui Duarte | General procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Doctor in Health Sciences. Podiatrist and Physiotherapist. Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga. Performed medical services at Málaga CF from 1999 to 2021. He participates in the scientific-medical commission of the Spanish Olympic Committee. Current collaborator of the Spanish Olympic Committee (8 Olympic Games), Movistar Team, Royal Spanish Football Federation, C.N. Canoe, Royal Spanish Cycling Federation. Member of the Chair of Health and Pain at the University of Malaga (UMA). |
| Alejandro Luque Suarez | General procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Doctor in Health Sciences. Physiotherapist and Anthropologist. Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga. Top 2 worldwide in research in "Orthopedics" 2024, according to the Stanford University ranking. Top 10 in the last decade in "Musculoskeletal Pain" research (Expertscape). Director of the Chair of Health and Pain UMA-Unicaja Foundation. Expert in chronic pain and its management in sport. |
| Lena Rebecca Grams | General procedures in physical activity and sport physiotherapy. | Doctor in Medicine and Surgery, holistic training in the treatment of the integral health of women, solid training in research combined with clinical practice.
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| Eva María Rodríguez González | General procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Academic coordinator of the Master in Sports Physiotherapy UAX and lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the UAX. Doctor in Physiotherapy from the University Alfonso X el Sabio. Osteopath C.O., Member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Spanish Judo Federation and D. A. 25 years of teaching and professional experience, with participation in 5 Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships, Mediterranean Games, Spanish Championships in different categories. |
| Nestor Antonio Zurita Uroz | Pathophysiological bases of physical activity and sport | Since 1996, Dr. Zurita has been a doctor for the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation, participating in more than 30 international events with the national team in all its disciplines. He is currently medical director of Arthrosport Alicante and coordinates IMED Sport at IMED Elche Hospital. His experience focuses on arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle, as well as prosthetic surgery and treatments with biological systems such as PRP, hyaluronic acid and collagen. |
| María Llamazares Villadangos | Advanced procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Physiotherapist from the UCM. University master's degree in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in sport from the UCJC. Associate lecturer at UAX and La Salle University. Head of Physiotherapy for the Royal Spanish Gymnastics Federation, attending the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as numerous European and World Championships. |
| Pablo Aparicio Montero | Advanced procedures in physical activity and sport physiotherapy. | Doctor in Physiotherapy from the UAX. Diploma in Physiotherapy from the UCM. Master's Degree and Expert in Musculoskeletal Pain from the UCM. Coordinator and lecturer in Physiotherapy Degree of the Faculty of Health Sciences at UAX. Professor of the Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy at UAX. More than 15 years of clinical experience. More than 10 years of teaching and research experience in the approach and management of patients with musculoskeletal pain and chronic pathologies. |
| Lara Sanchez Suarez | Advanced procedures in physical activity and sport physiotherapy. | Lecturer in the Degree in Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UAX, lecturer in the UAX Rafa Nadal Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy. Official Master's Degree in Biomechanics and Sports Physiotherapy from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. Specialist in Uro gynaecological and Obstetric Physiotherapy from the University of Castilla la Mancha. More than 10 years of clinical experience in Physiotherapy. |
| Pablo Salas Ortega | Advanced procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Graduate in Physiotherapy and CAFYD. Working in the CAR of Madrid since 2019 Professor of degree and Master's degree in sports physiotherapy at UAX. He has participated in the preparation of Olympic athletes for the Olympics of Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 (attending the latter Olympics). Attendance to several World and European Artistic Gymnastics Championships. |
| Alberto Roldan Ruiz | General procedures in Physiotherapy of physical activity and sport. | Doctor in Health Sciences (Cum Laude) by the University of Alcalá. Academic Coordinator of International Relations in Physiotherapy. Lecturer in the Degree in Physiotherapy in Spanish and English. Researcher in multidisciplinary areas such as pain, virtual reality and therapeutic exercise. |
The Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy has the Career Services where we provide you with the necessary infrastructure so that you can carry out your internship in companies and institutions with which the UAX Rafa Nadal University School has collaboration agreements.
This master's degree consists of 160 hours of clinical internships in approved centres. The schedule of attendance to these internships can be adjusted, as far as possible, to the needs of our students.
Some of the centres with which we have an agreement:
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.
· Aulas de morfología, estructura y función del cuerpo humano.
· Laboratorio de investigación en biomecánica.
· Laboratorio de fisiología del ejercicio.
· Sala de Prácticas de Fisioterapia
· Hospital Virtual de Simulación.
· UAX Fitness Center e instalaciones deportivas de primer nivel, para el desarrollo y ejecución de programas de deporte adaptado.
- Número de plazas de nuevo ingreso: 60 plazas
- Condiciones de acceso
Para establecer las condiciones de acceso se tendrá en cuenta lo dispuesto en el Real Decreto 822/2021, de 28 de septiembre, que regula el acceso y admisión a las enseñanzas oficiales de Máster en su artículo 18.
- Perfil de ingreso (trasladar la información que estaba en el apartado de información general del título)
- Criterios y Pruebas de Admisión
Cuando la demanda supere la oferta se aplicarán los siguientes criterios de admisión:
- Reconocimiento de créditos
La Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio ha aprobado y publicado una normativa adaptada al Real Decreto 822/2021 para abordar la transferencia y el reconocimiento de créditos. https://www.uax.com/download/9959/file/Normativa-TRC.pdf
El Máster Universitario en Fisioterapia Deportiva contempla el reconocimiento de hasta 9 ECTS de la asignatura de prácticas académicas externas por experiencia profesional.
El reconocimiento de créditos por experiencia profesional requerirá un estudio personalizado y detallado que oriente al estudiante sobre qué actividades dentro del entorno laboral permiten garantizar la adquisición del conjunto de competencias propias del título, dicho estudio se realizará por la comisión de convalidaciones del título y el departamento de admisiones de la UAX.
A faculty of reference in elite sports physiotherapy
Professionals who work every day with elite athletes and who will prepare you to face the real challenges of the sector with a current, specialised vision applied to high performance.
Thanks to agreements with leading sports and health institutions, you will have access to professional internships that will allow you to apply your knowledge in real contexts, expand your network of contacts and make the leap into the world of work with guarantees.
We train professionals with experts who are already transforming the world of health and the sports industry, with the UAX DNA and Rafa Nadal's work model.
We are not telling you this, but those who have already experienced it. They have lived it from the inside. Now they tell it to you in first person.
We need to know a little about you so that we can give you a personalised service.
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La fisioterapia deportiva convierte a los fisioterapeutas en especialistas del alto rendimiento, capacitados para anticipar lesiones, diagnosticar con precisión y devolver a los atletas a su máximo potencial competitivo.
La fisioterapia deportiva es clave para el cuidado integral del deportista. Trabajando codo a codo con un equipo multidisciplinar (entrenadores, médicos, nutricionistas), su objetivo principal es prevenir lesiones, optimizar el rendimiento y ofrecer una recuperación efectiva cuando se produce una lesión.
Para convertirte en un especialista en fisioterapia deportiva, el primer paso es obtener el título de fisioterapeuta. Una vez finalizado el grado, la clave para la especialización es cursar un máster en fisioterapia deportiva.
El precio de estudiar fisioterapia en la Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) depende del programa académico elegido. En el caso del Máster Universitario en Fisioterapia Deportiva de la Escuela Universitaria UAX Rafa Nadal, la información actualizada sobre tasas y financiación se facilita de manera personalizada a cada candidato. Puedes resolver todas tus dudas contactando con un asesor académico a través del formulario de esta página, por teléfono o por correo electrónico. Además, en UAX encontrarás diferentes modalidades de pago y becas que facilitan el acceso a una formación universitaria de calidad y reconocida en fisioterapia deportiva.
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We have a very diverse academic offer, you are sure to find a programme that suits you.
Academic Calendar: Calendars and Timetables : Portal de Transparencia - UAX
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La UAX impulsa la cultura de la calidad entre la comunidad universitaria a través del Sistema de Calidad de la UAX (SIUAX), del que La Dirección de la Universidad es la máxima responsable, asegurando que la planificación del sistema se implementa para cumplir eficazmente con los objetivos de calidad, la satisfacción de necesidades, requisitos y expectativas de clientes y partes interesadas.
Los órganos responsables son:
• Consejo de Gobierno: máximo órgano de toma de decisiones en el ámbito académico y responsable del despliegue de la mejora en los procesos académicos. Formado por el Rector, los Vicerrectores, los Decanos, el Secretario General, y la Dirección de Servicios al Estudiante. También participan responsables de las áreas de Talento y Tecnología.
• Junta de Facultad/Centro: órgano de seguimiento del despliegue de los procesos académicos a nivel de Facultad. Participan el responsable del centro, los jefes de estudio de las titulaciones y el coordinador de calidad.
• Comisión de Seguimiento y Mejora del Centro (SIM centro): órgano responsable del despliegue y seguimiento del plan de iniciativas y el plan de mejora del centro. Participan los responsables del centro, los jefes de estudio, PDI, PTGAS, estudiantes y coordinadores de calidad.
• Comisiones de Seguimiento y Mejora del título (SIM título): órgano responsable de asegurar la calidad académica del título y el cumplimiento de la memoria verificada, así como de impulsar una cultura de mejora continua en el programa. Está compuesto por el jefe de estudios, PDI, PTGAS, responsable de calidad y estudiantes. Analiza resultados, identifica áreas de mejora y propone acciones para fortalecer la experiencia formativa y el despliegue del título.
La Comisión de Seguimiento y Mejora del Título en el curso 2025-26 está formada por:
Puedes consultar los distintos indicadores en los siguientes enlaces:
Acciones de mejora desarrolladas en el título:
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