Official qualification
Malaga
The UAX Mare Nostrum Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy specialises you with internships in leading institutions, a faculty of active professionals and specialised instrumental training. Attend only two weekends a month. Essential to have an officially recognised qualification in Spain. This degree belongs to the UAX Mare Nostrum University.
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The Master’s in Sports Physiotherapy in Málaga is an official programme aimed at physiotherapists seeking to specialise in the field of physical activity and sport.
You will learn to design sports rehabilitation programmes and plans, gaining practical experience in key areas such as the prevention and identification of the pathophysiological causes of injuries.
How will UAX Mare Nostrum enhance your training in Sports Physiotherapy?
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The curriculum for the Master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy in Málaga is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the application of physiotherapy in the sporting arena, taking a multi-sport approach and covering both the needs and the specific clinical cases that athletes face depending on their discipline.
Curriculum
FIRST YEAR | |||
Module | Type | ECTS | Semester |
| Physiological Basis of Physical Activity and Sport | Compulsory | 6 | 1st |
| General Procedures in Physiotherapy for Physical Activity and Sport | Compulsory | 9 | 1st |
| Sport and Disability | Compulsory | 3 | 1st |
| Women and Sport | Compulsory | 3 | 1st |
| Integrated Methods of Functional Recovery in Sport | Compulsory | 6 | 1st |
| Pathophysiological Foundations of Physical Activity and Sport | Compulsory | 6 | 2nd |
| Clinical procedures in physiotherapy for prevention, recovery and physical and sporting performance | Compulsory | 12 | 2nd |
| External academic placements | PAE | 9 | Annual |
| Master’s Thesis | TFM | 6 | 2nd |
*Type: FB: Basic Training, Ob: Compulsory, Op: Optional
Number of places available for new students: 40
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*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Sports physiotherapy is one of the fastest-growing areas of specialisation within the profession. Our methodology is based on a competency-based learning model, designed to help you develop the clinical, technical and decision-making skills required by today’s professional practice.
Through a practical, interdisciplinary approach centred on solving real-world problems, you will learn to assess, prevent, treat and rehabilitate sports injuries in different contexts and disciplines. The programme combines clinical simulation, analysis of real-life cases and practical experience, enabling you to practise professional skills in safe environments before working with patients and athletes.
Furthermore, you will integrate the digital and technological skills that are increasingly prevalent in modern sports physiotherapy, working with tools for biomechanical analysis, functional assessment, advanced simulation and technologies applied to sporting performance and recovery.
To this end, you will receive training in key areas such as functional recovery in sport, the physiological and pathophysiological foundations of physical activity, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, women and sport, and sport and functional diversity.
In addition to their professional and research experience, students particularly highlight the approachability and accessibility of the teaching staff. The format of the Master’s programme, the small class sizes and the ongoing contact with lecturers foster personalised attention and close support throughout the entire learning process. This close relationship enables you to clarify any doubts, receive individualised guidance and make the most of a programme that combines specialised learning with real-world experiences linked to the world of sport.
Specialise in sports physiotherapy in facilities designed for high performance
You will work with the technology and equipment used in the assessment, prevention and rehabilitation of athletes, integrating clinical knowledge with the most advanced tools for sports training and rehabilitation.
Virtual Simulation Hospital and Clinical Virtual Reality
Develop your clinical skills in immersive scenarios that replicate operating theatres, intensive care units, consultation rooms and hospital admissions. Thanks to advanced clinical simulation and virtual reality applied to clinical cases, you will be able to practise clinical reasoning, functional assessment and decision-making in safe environments before working with real patients.
MotiPhysio: 3D Postural and Biomechanical Analysis with AI
Learn to use an advanced AI-based tool for the objective assessment of the musculoskeletal system, posture and movement. You will be able to identify postural abnormalities, asymmetries, dysmetria, muscular compensations and movement patterns using quantifiable data and three-dimensional visualisations, thereby optimising injury prevention and sports rehabilitation processes.
Physiotherapy Laboratories (2 x 150 m²)
Advanced practice in assessment, treatment and functional recovery applied to athletes.
Biomechanics Laboratory
Analysis of sporting movements and functional assessment for injury prevention and recovery.
Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Performance assessment and monitoring of training loads.
Multipurpose Hall with Tatami
Sports rehabilitation, neuromuscular training and therapeutic exercise.
Fitness Centre
Practical application of strength, recovery and return-to-competition programmes.
From diagnosis to return to play: learn in the very same environment where athletes train and recover.
By taking the Master's Degree in Sports Physiotherapy you will be in contact with the sports industry from day one, through:
In addition, this master's degree includes 200 hours of clinical internships in leading companies in the sports industry. The internship schedule is adapted, whenever possible, to the needs of each student.
Some of the companies with which UAX Mare Nostrum has an agreement:
Applied research into sports performance and rehabilitation
Research forms part of the Master’s programme’s educational experience. Our teaching staff are involved in research groups focusing on physiotherapy, physical exercise, health and rehabilitation, bringing the latest scientific advances and an evidence-based approach into the classroom.
Among these initiatives, the IN-MOTION Group stands out, focusing on optimising performance and health through exercise, advanced physiotherapy and innovation in rehabilitation. Furthermore, the UAX Foundation continues to promote new lines of research and research groups that enable students to undertake their Master’s Theses within applied research settings.
Research activity is complemented by multidisciplinary innovation projects, such as initiatives linked to 3D printing applied to the biomedical and health sectors, thereby strengthening the link between research, technology and professional practice.
The University establishes a process for admission to postgraduate studies that can be summarised as follows:
Assessment of the candidate's academic and professional profile, in relation to the programme's entry requirements, previous qualifications and the suitability of their experience for the chosen master's degree.
Review of the academic transcript and the documentation provided, which may include, depending on the programme, specific admission tests or assessment of merits.
Personal interview with the academic director of the master's degree or a member of the Academic Committee, aimed at assessing the candidate's motivation, expectations and fit with the programme.
Final assessment of the application, which will allow admission to be determined according to the candidate's profile and the availability of places.
In the event that demand exceeds the number of places available, applications will be assessed in accordance with the academic criteria established by the University.
In any case, the admission process is evaluative and orientative in nature, guaranteeing that the candidate has the appropriate preparation to make the most of the programme.
Number of new admission places offered:
40 places.
The graduate profile is a physiotherapy professional with specialised postgraduate training in the field of sport: able to achieve prevention by knowing the athlete and the sporting speciality, able to detect the possible injury by carrying out a comprehensive assessment, able to treat the injury with the appropriate techniques to obtain optimal results and able, in order to prevent recurrence, to carry out the readaptation of the injury to the specific sport.
In this sense, its specialised nature differentiates it from a graduate, insofar as it focuses on working with professional athletes and/or sports amateurs, which allows it to master in greater depth, the assessment and treatment of injuries produced by physical activity and sport, as well as to apply specific methods for the treatment and prevention of sports injuries, taking into account the necessary rapid and safe recovery of the sports patient, as well as the optimisation of their performance and the prevention of future injuries.
They are also able to interact with the sports community and the psychosocial environment of the sportsperson, have the ability to work in integration with the rest of the professionals in the sports environment and are able to critically evaluate their practice in relation to new information, designing and developing projects in the field of physical activity and sport physiotherapy.
A teaching staff with links to clinical practice and research
Learn alongside professionals who combine teaching with their clinical and research work. Their experience of working with athletes on a day-to-day basis and their involvement in research projects enable them to bring a practical, up-to-date and scientifically evidence-based approach to sports physiotherapy into the classroom.
Diploma in Physiotherapy and Master's Degree in International Health from the University of Malaga. PhD student in Health Sciences in the Biomechanics and Chronic Musculoskeletal Processes research group. Specialist in manual therapy and osteopathy, certified in Functional Movement System (FMS). Physiotherapist for Unicaja Basketball since 1997 and member of the Chair of Health and Pain at the University of Malaga.
He holds a PhD from the University of Málaga and specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. He practises as a consultant at Quirónsalud, is a lecturer on the Master’s programme at UAX Mare Nostrum and an honorary lecturer at the University of Málaga (UMA), as well as directing medical training for orthopaedic surgeons; he is a member of international societies such as the OTA and the author of more than 40 scientific publications. He has been awarded the UMA’s Extraordinary Doctoral Thesis Prize.
PhD in Health Sciences from the University of A Coruña. Physiotherapist specialising in exercise and physical activity, specialising in neuroscience and sports performance. Director of Research and Development at the Second Part Foundation and General Director of the Madrid Sports Federation for People with Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Cerebral Damage. She collaborates with National Federations and the Spanish Paralympic Committee.
PhD in Biomedicine from the University of Granada, specialising in exercise physiology. He leads the Sports Science area of the BioDM2 project, which focuses on personalised exercise strategies for people with type 2 diabetes using artificial intelligence, and is the author of more than 45 scientific publications.
Graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy, with a master's degree in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Co-founder of Mulier, a women's health and integral training project, having also worked on the rehabilitation of different profiles (footballers, handball, basketball and crossfit players).
Physiotherapist and osteopath specialising in high performance sport, with experience in professional athletes and elite teams. He was part of Club Atlético de Madrid for six seasons, was personal physiotherapist to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and currently works with the Spanish Women's National Team, combining physiotherapy, osteopathy, rehabilitation and optimisation of sporting performance.
Graduate in CAFYD, graduate in physiotherapy and Master in Sports Performance from the University of Barcelona. 9 seasons as part of the first team basketball medical team at Futbol Club Barcelona, 3 years in the department of physical preparation and physiotherapy CAR Sant Cugat, among others.
Graduate in Physiotherapy, Master in Sports Rehabilitation and PhD student in Physiotherapy at the UMA. Coordinator of the Knee Unit at Eshmún Sport Clinic and working with the Malaga Rugby Club.
The Málaga Campus combines a modern, collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art resources, offering you the best academic and professional experience.
What’s more, studying in Málaga allows you to enjoy a city that welcomes talent, with a thriving healthcare and scientific ecosystem, and a wealth of career opportunities in Andalusia, Spain and internationally.
The Master’s programme extends beyond the classroom and laboratories. Through the UAX Maker model, you will take part in real-life sporting events where you can apply your knowledge in care situations linked to sport and physical performance.
A prime example of this is our students’ participation in the Málaga Half Marathon, which offers a unique opportunity to work in a real-world professional setting, assisting athletes and putting into practice skills related to functional assessment, recovery and sports physiotherapy.
Beyond the academic content, students particularly value the chance to gain real-world experience in sport, close contact with teaching staff and learning in small groups. These elements foster a more personalised education and a direct connection with the professional reality of sports physiotherapy.
Because the best way to learn sports physiotherapy is to experience it first-hand.
The Master’s Degree in Sports Physiotherapy prepares you to pursue a career in some of the sectors with the highest demand for specialists in the field of physical activity and sport. Thanks to UAX Mare Nostrum’s close links with sports clubs, federations, high-performance centres, hospitals and organisations in the sector, you will have the opportunity to expand your professional network and take part in real-world sports-related experiences.
Taking part in sporting events, professional activities and collaborations with leading organisations facilitates direct contact with potential employers, promoting entry into the job market and the development of career opportunities in various areas of sports physiotherapy.
Furthermore, as this is an official Master’s degree, the qualification provides access to PhD programmes, opening the door for those wishing to continue their academic and research development in areas related to physiotherapy, sport, functional rehabilitation or health sciences.
Scholarships and financial aid 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 situation.
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 giving you a head start in planning your future.
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.
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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