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Become the professional who boosts the performance, motivation and mental health of athletes and teams. This master's degree prepares you to lead key psychological processes in modern sport: from the management of competitive stress to the development of mental strength, group cohesion and emotional competencies. Train with a practical, applied approach that is aligned with the real needs of the sports sector.
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Sports psychology is experiencing a moment of maximum growth. In a context where performance no longer depends solely on physical preparation, teams and athletes are looking for professionals capable of accompanying them emotionally, strengthening their competitive mentality and building healthy and sustainable environments.
The Master's Degree in Sport Psychology: Optimal Performance and Emotional Wellbeing of the UAX Rafa Nadal University School is a programme designed exclusively for psychologists and psychiatrists who wish to make a differential leap in their career, integrating science, practical experience and real application in all types of sporting contexts: high performance, grassroots sport, sports organisations and health-oriented programmes.
From an integrated vision that combines well-being, performance and professional ethics, you will learn to evaluate and intervene on key variables such as motivation, self-confidence, emotional regulation, competitive anxiety, concentration and group cohesion. You will be accompanied by coaches, professional athletes and leading experts.
This master's degree will enable you to become a highly specialised professional, capable of intervening effectively, responsibly and based on evidence in demanding and constantly evolving sporting environments.
All fields are required
Plan de estudios y asignaturas-Psicologia deporitva
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*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
At the end of the master's degree you will be able to:
Flexible, connected methodology designed to boost your professional development.
At the Escuela Universitaria UAX Rafa Nadal we understand that performance is not just a result: it is an attitude, a process and a commitment to excellence. That is why our online mode is designed to accompany you on this path, allowing you to train at the highest level from anywhere, with the flexibility you need and the rigour that modern sport demands.
Our Master's in Sports Psychology is taught 100% online with synchronous sessions, combining the freedom to study at your own pace with the power of live learning. You will have a digital ecosystem designed so that you can grow as a professional, train your skills and learn from leading figures in sport and psychology.
Training without limits: study wherever you want, with the intensity you decide.
Real support to boost your growth
In sport, support makes the difference. Also in your training.
That's why you will have:
A method designed for practical application and professional impact.
The UAX online modality combines flexibility and demand so that you can:
Training connected to sport, business and high performance.
Studying online at UAX means joining a network that promotes talent:
The internships in the Master's Degree in Sport Psychology are designed to give you a real experience of psychological intervention in sporting contexts, applying the knowledge and strategies worked on during the course.
With a total duration of 105 hours, they are carried out in centres specialising in sports psychology, where you will be able to work hand in hand with professionals in the field and learn from the inside about the functioning of real environments geared towards the performance, mental health and well-being of the athlete.
During your internship you will be able to:
Internships are scheduled according to the availability of the centre and are adapted to the reality of the professional environment, allowing you to live an immersive, transformative experience that is aligned with the current demands of the sector.
Possibility of validating internships
If you already have professional experience in the field of sports psychology, you have the possibility of requesting the validation of external internships. Each case is evaluated individually by the academic management, assessing the relevance, duration and suitability of your previous experience to the competency profile of the master's degree. This option allows you to advance in your training without duplicating hours already developed in real environments, always ensuring that you reach the standards of quality and specialisation of the UAX Rafa Nadal University School.
TEACHING STAFF OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Director of the Master
José Carrascosa
Psychologist. Educationalist. Master's Degree in Sport Psychology. Director of the Master's Degree in Sports Performance at the University of Valencia. Director of Saber Competir, a Sports Psychology company. More than 30 years of professional experience. Psychologist for the first professional football teams Valencia CF, Athletic Club de Bilbao, Real Sociedad, Sevilla FC, Rayo Vallecano, Levante UD, Real Oviedo... Psychologist at the Specialised Centre for Motor Sports Technification at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste. Author of books and publications.
Master's teaching staff
Tomás García Calvo
Professor in the Faculty of Sports Sciences at the University of Extremadura, specialising in Sports Psychology. Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences UEX. President of the Spanish Association of Sports Sciences. Football coach in different teams in second division B and third division.
Joaquín Valdés
Psychologist. Professional experience of more than 25 years. He is a member of Luis Enrique Martínez's coaching staff. Psychologist at PSG. He has been a psychologist for the Spanish National Team, FC Barcelona, RC Celta, AS Roma...
Juan González
Doctor of Clinical and Health Psychology. Associate Professor of Sports Psychology and Professor of Health Psychology. Psychologist at Elche CF. Psychologist at CAR Los Narejos. Coordinator of the RFE Cycling Psychology Department. Head of the Sport, Health and Performance Psychology Laboratory, University of Granada.
Mario Reyes
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences, Lima, Peru. Vice-President for South America of the Iberoamerican Society of Sport Psychology SIPD. Distinguished Researcher by the National Council of Science and Technology (CONCYTEC-Peru). Sports psychologist for the Peruvian Volleyball Federation, Peruvian Table Tennis Federation. Sports Psychologist in various sports clubs.
Marcelo Roffé
Psychologist. Master in Sport Psychology. Doctor in Psychology. More than 30 years of professional experience. He has worked in the coaching staff of José Pékerman for 15 years. Psychologist of the Argentina and Colombia National Football Teams (World Cups 2006 and 2014). President of the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport (SOLCPAD). President of APDA (Argentinean Sport Psychology Association) between 2003 and 2014. Author of 22 books in the field. Expert in sports coaching. He has worked as a psychologist for the clubs Independiente, Rosario Central, Lanús, Argentinos Juniors, San Lorenzo, Velez, Toluca de México, Deportivo Cali, Melgar and with players such as Messi, Agüero, Mascherano... He is currently responsible for the psychological area of the Colombian national football team.
Alberto Baron
Psychologist. Master in Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport. Psychologist Rafa Nadal Academy. Psychologist for football clubs, ED Moratalaz and CDC Moscardó. Psychologist for the women's first team of Unión Baloncesto Villalba. Taeguk Torrejón Taekwondo Club psychologist.
Isabel Balaguer
Doctor in Psychology. Emeritus Professor at the Universitat de València and Honorary. Senior
Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham (UK). She is a full member of the
Spanish Academy of Psychology. She has directed the Sport Psychology Research Unit (UIPD) at the University of Valencia.
Sport Psychology Research Unit (UIPD) at the University of Valencia for more than 20 years. She has combined
teaching, research and applied work in the field of sport psychology throughout his career.
throughout his career. One of his main interests is the training of coaches and parents in the creation of motivational
motivational climates of empowerment.
Alejo García Naveira
Psychologist. Expert in Sport Psychology (Accredited COP- Spain and EuroPsy). General Health Psychologist (CM). University Professor (ANECA Accredited). More than 25 years of professional experience as a psychologist in Club Atlético de Madrid, Real Federación Española de Atletismo, MAD Lions E.C. (eSport), UD Almería. Psychologist in National Teams of the Real Federación de Fútbol de Madrid. Coordinator of the Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport Section and Director of the Journal Psicología Aplicada al Deporte y al Ejercicio Físico (Colegio Oficial de la Psicología de Madrid).
Alberto García
Degree in Law. Master's Degree SBA Sports Management. University Expert in Sport Psychology. Sustainable Management of Professional Football (LaLiga Foundation). RFEF Sports Director and RFEF Level II Coach. Commentator for LaLiga and Movistar. Speaker at Sports Training Courses for Executives. Coordinator of the Global Players Program. Professional Football Goalkeeper in teams such as Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, Getafe CF, Córdoba CF, Real Sporting de Gijón, Real Murcia... He has played the role of Captain and developed a generous and supportive leadership profile. He is a restless and enterprising person.
Luis Seguí
Performance Director of Team Aspar, leading the riders of the Junior World Championship and World Championship moto 3 and moto 2 (World Champions 2022 with Izan Guevara and 2024 with David Alonso). Head of the Physical and Mental Performance Area at the Specialised Centre for Motor Sports Technification at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste.
Paco López
Professional Football Coach. Higher Degree TAFAD. He has coached teams such as Levante UD, Granada CF, Cádiz CF, CD Leganés, Villarreal CF B, Valencia CF Mestalla... Extensive experience in the Spanish football elite, coaching in highly competitive contexts. His profile is one of close leadership and direct communication with the players, the player is at the centre of the proposal, from a courageous and offensive style, where football is understood as a process of continuous improvement. He has also been a professional footballer in teams such as Levante UD, CD Castellón, Hércules CF...
David Soria
Professional Football Goalkeeper in Getafe CF. He has also played for Sevilla FC, Leicester City FC, R. Madrid... He plays the role of "captain" in his team. He is among the 3 players who have played the most consecutive games as a starter in the history of La Liga.
Emilio Ibáñez
Psychologist. Psychologist Sevilla FC, member of the Technical Staff of coach Luis García Plaza. Psychologist collaborating with Saber Competir. He has also worked in teams such as Nàstic de Tarragona, RC Deportivo La Coruña, RCD Mallorca. Professional footballer in Valencia CF...
Gaizka Tuesta
Psychologist. Teacher in Primary Education. Psychologist Real Sociedad de Fútbol (Zubieta). Psychologist in Sports Gesture (Promotion of sportsmanship and prevention of violence in football), ESM (Elite Skills Method. Methodology of Psychology during the game of football), Deportivo Alavés (Head of Psychology Department).
Rubén Belima
Psychologist. Coach of the Equatorial Guinea national football team. Psychologist Real Valladolid CF. Psychologist collaborator Saber Competir. Professional football player in teams such as R. Madrid, Estoril, SD Logroñés, Hércules CF, CD Móstoles...
Isaac Benedito
Psychologist. Psychologist Valencia CF. Psychologist collaborating with Saber Competir. Psychologist Nàstic de Tarragona.
Joaquín Sorribas
Psychopedagogue. Teacher. Head of the Motivational and Behavioural Department of Deportivo de La Coruña. He has coordinated the Psychoeducation Department of the Valencia CF Academy. Professional football player in SD Huesca, Valencia CF, Real Zaragoza, UD Almería, Real Unión de Irún, CD Toledo... He played the role of Captain in several of the teams.
Javier López Vallejo
Psychologist. Head of the Psychology Department at the Royal Spanish Football Federation. Psychologist of the Absolute Spanish National Football Team. Member of the coaching staff of coach Luis de La Fuente. He has been a Professional Football Goalkeeper in different teams, CA Osasuna, Villarreal CF, Recreativo de Huelva, Real Zaragoza, Levadiakos... Goalkeeper trained in the youth academy of CD Osasuna. He has been international goalkeeper for Spain in all categories.
Raquel Moreno
General Health Psychologist. Doctor in Health Psychology. Psychologist collaborating with Saber Competir. Teacher at the Coaching School of the Football Federation of the Valencian Community and the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Gerard López
Psychologist Presbyterian College (South Carolina, USA) Athlete in NCAA Division I for four years (Football). Master's Degree in Sports Management from Niagara University (New York, USA). Master's Degree in Sports Psychology from UNIR. Psychology internship at Valencia CF. Psychologist collaborating with Saber Competir.
Jona Muñoz
Psychologist. Psychologist collaborating with Saber Competir. He has worked as a psychologist in professional teams such as Valencia CF, CB Tizona Primera FEB (Leb Oro). UEFA Pro Coach. Professor of Psychology RFCyLF.
Marta Uriona
Psychologist. Sports Psychologist. General Health Psychologist. Athletic Club de Bilbao Psychologist. Vocalist or Singer, she has participated in the programme La Voz.
Rubén Rodríguez
Psychologist. Professional activity. Lecturer at the University of La Laguna and UEC. Psychologist in teams such as CD Tenerife, CV Harris (Volleyball Superliga), UD Tacuense... He works as a psychologist with top level sportsmen and women, in training stages, professionals, Olympians...
Marta Soler
Psychologist. Master in Sport and Physical Activity Psychology. Psychologist at CEMTRO Clinic (Medical Centre specialised in Traumatology and Sports Medicine) and as a freelance professional. Lecturer in Postgraduate Courses related to health (psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy) at the UEM, CUV and UAX.
Throughout the Master's Degree in Sport Psychology you will have access to exclusive online training content, developed with the direct participation of Rafa Nadal and his team, in which they share first-hand their vision, experiences and lessons learned after years of excellence at the highest level of professional sport.
Key figures such as Toni Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Ángel Ruiz Cotorro, Rafael Maymó, Carlos Costa, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo, Gemma Bes and Maribel Nadal provide a unique insight into talent management, decision-making, leadership and teamwork in the most demanding environments.
This exclusive content is designed to help you train the transversal competencies that are most valued in today's job market, transferring the values of high performance in sport to the professional sphere:
A differential training that complements the technical knowledge of the master's degree and contributes to the development of a solid health profile, aware and prepared to lead mental preparation in high performance.
The Master's Degree in Sport Psychology at the Escuela Universitaria UAX Rafa Nadal is aimed at professionals who wish to specialise in psychological intervention applied to sport and performance, acquiring rigorous, practical and professionally-oriented training.
This programme is aimed exclusively at:
The most common profile is that of young psychologists or recent graduates seeking to differentiate themselves professionally and access a niche with high projection, such as Sports Psychology, performance and emotional well-being of the athlete.
It is also especially designed for active psychologists (clinical, educational or organisational) who wish to extend their field of intervention to the sports context, collaborating with clubs, academies, federations or individual athletes. This profile especially values the practical applicability, the direct transfer to the professional environment and the academic backing of the degree.
To a lesser extent, the master's degree may be of interest to psychiatrists interested in performance and mental health in sports contexts, as well as to professionals with previous experience as athletes who wish to professionalise their psychological intervention from a scientific and specialised approach.
The master's admission process aims to get to know you, understand your academic and professional background, and align your professional development goals with the focus of the programme, thus ensuring that you get the most out of your training.
To start the admission process, you must submit the following documents:
Once the documentation has been evaluated, you will be given a personal interview in Spanish, aimed at assessing your profile, your motivation and your suitability for the practical and applied focus of the master's degree.
We collaborate with leading sports psychology, sport and health organisations to offer you high-level internships and professional experiences. You'll work in high-performance centres, sports academies and key organisations, where you'll apply your knowledge of sports nutrition and coaching to boost your employability and open doors in the industry.
Staff of active professionals
He has worked in José Pékerman's coaching staff for 15 years. Psychologist for the Argentina and Colombia senior national football teams (2006 and 2014 World Cups). President of the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport (SOLCPAD). President of APDA (Argentinean Sport Psychology Association) between 2003 and 2014.
Psychologist and member of Luis Enrique Martínez's coaching staff, who has accompanied him throughout his professional career his professional career in all his teams, FC Barcelona B, AS Roma, RC Celta de Vigo, FC Barcelona and the Celta de Vigo, FC Barcelona and the Spanish national football team. Previously he was a psychologist at Real Sporting de Gijón. Real Sporting de Gijón. More than 30 years of professional experience not only in football, but also in disciplines such as judo, skiing, skiing, skiing, skiing, skiing, skiing, skiing disciplines such as judo, skiing, athletics,...
PhD in Psychology. Emeritus Professor at the Universitat de València and Honorary. Senior Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham (UK). She is a full member of the Spanish Academy of Psychology. She has directed the Sport Psychology Research Unit (UIPD) at the University of Valencia. Sport Psychology Research Unit (UIPD) at the University of Valencia for more than 20 years.
Professional football goalkeeper at Getafe CF. He has also played for Sevilla FC, Leicester City FC, R. Madrid... He plays the role of "captain" in his team. He is among the 3 players who have played the most consecutive games as a starter in the history of La Liga.
Psychologist at Sevilla FC, member of the coaching staff of coach Luis García Plaza. Psychologist collaborating with Saber Competir. He has also worked in teams such as Nàstic de Tarragona, RC Deportivo La Coruña, RCD Mallorca.
Valencia CF psychologist. Psychologist collaborating with Saber Competir. Psychologist Nàstic de Tarragona.
Psychologist at Rafa Nadal Academy. Psychologist for football clubs, ED Moratalaz and CDC Moscardó. Psychologist for the women's first team of Unión Baloncesto Villalba. Psychologist at Taeguk Torrejón Taekwondo Club.
PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology. Associate Professor of Sports Psychology and Professor of Health Psychology. Psychologist at Elche CF. Psychologist at CAR Los Narejos. Coordinator of the RFE Cycling Psychology Department. Head of the Sport, Health and Performance Psychology Laboratory, University of Granada.
Professor in the Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Extremadura, specialising in Sports Psychology. Dean of the Faculty of Sports Sciences UEX. President of the Spanish Association of Sports Sciences. Football coach in different teams in second division B and third division.
Sustainable Management of Professional Football (LaLiga Foundation). RFEF Sports Director and RFEF Level II Coach. Commentator for LaLiga and Movistar. Speaker at Sports Training Courses for Executives. Coordinator of the Global Players Program. Professional Football Goalkeeper in teams such as Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, Getafe CF, Córdoba CF, Real Sporting de Gijón, Real Murcia.
We train professionals with experts who are already transforming the sports industry, with the UAX DNA and Rafa Nadal's work model.
Scholarships and Grants to study at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That's why we want to eliminate economic barriers and make it easy for you. Fill in the form and discover, with the help of our advisors, the scholarships, agreements and personalised grants that best suit your situation.
Estudiantes de Iberoamérica
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos iberoamericanos o extranjeros con residencia legal en países de influencia de la OEI. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes
Conoce la información sobre las becas y ayudas convocadas por el ministerio de educación, formación profesional y deporte, según los diferentes tipos y niveles de enseñanza.
Atracción al Talento Investigador Predoctoral
Apoyo financiero para estudiantes sobresalientes que quieran desarrollar investigaciones innovadoras y contribuir al avance del conocimiento en sus disciplinas.
Estudiantes de Ecuador
Programa dirigido a ciudadanos con nacionalidad y/o residencia ecuatoriana que deseen realizar una maestría en línea en España. La beca cubre un 50% de descuento sobre el coste total de docencia.
2025 II Edición
Ayudas para estudiantes de FP de grado superior, grado, posgrado o máster matriculados en universidades españolas con convenio Santander. Un complemento económico para apoyarte durante la realización de tus prácticas profesionales.
Si te graduaste en UAX y ahora estás pensando en cursar una nueva titulación, queremos seguir acompañándote. Por eso te ofrecemos una ayuda del 10% sobre el importe de docencia.
Si tienes un familiar directo (hasta 2º grado) matriculado en UAX, puedes beneficiarte de una ayuda del 5% sobre el importe de docencia. Porque estudiar en familia es aún mejor.
Estudiar dos titulaciones a la vez es un reto, y queremos apoyarte. Si ya estás en UAX y te matriculas en una segunda carrera, contarás con una ayuda sobre tu reserva y matrícula.
Si quieres seguir formándote con nosotros y pasar de Ciclos Formativos a Grado, de Grado a Grado o de Grado a Postgrado, apostamos por ti con una ayuda de hasta el 25% sobre la docencia.
Si ya has decidido dar el paso, formaliza tu matrícula con antelación y benefíciate de una ayuda directa. Una forma de premiar tu compromiso y planificar tu futuro con ventaja.
Si eres deportista de alto rendimiento, en UAX queremos ayudarte a compaginar tu pasión con tus estudios. Te ofrecemos ayudas específicas que pueden llegar hasta el 50% del importe de tu matrícula.
Si ya has decidido dar el paso, formaliza tu matrícula con antelación y benefíciate de una ayuda directa. Una forma de premiar tu compromiso y planificar tu futuro con ventaja.
Si tienes un buen expediente académico, queremos reconocer tu talento con una beca pensada para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. (Excluye grado en Medicina).
Comunidad de Madrid
Ayudas para alumnos con discapacidad igual o superior al 33% que cursen estudios en las universidades o centros superiores de enseñanzas artísticas de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Other related qualifications
We have a very diverse academic offer, you are sure to find a programme that suits you.
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