Sport plays an increasingly important role in society, not only for keeping fit, but also for job opportunities . According to the Spanish Sports Association Observatory Fundación España Activa (AdEsp), without counting the income generated by professional football, in Spain the sports industry generates around 12,000 million euros per year .
The growth of the sports sector is also reflected in the number of studies related to sports . Just twenty years ago, only 15 universities in Spain offered the Degree in CAFYD , one that we offer at the European University. Today, that number has risen to 53.
In this post, we will see some of the sports careers to study and how the European University can help you launch your career in the sports sector.
What can I study related to sports?
There are many programs related to sports, too many to mention in this post perhaps, that is why we tell you some of the most demanded programs that you can study.
Degree in CAFYD
This is perhaps one of the most famous sport-related studies in Spain . Formerly known as the Degree in INEF, the degree in CAFYD from the European University allows you to obtain in-depth knowledge of many areas of the sports sector. Our curriculum is designed for you to get an overview and then specialize. Modules include human anatomy, sports law, and Business Management and Communication . You can choose between 3 mentions: Health and Physical Activity, Leisure and Sports Management, Sports Training , and among more than twelve sports modalities (winter sports, golf, and activities in the natural environment, etc.). We offer the program in our campuses in Madrid and the Canary Islands. You can also study the degree in CAFD in a blended format.
If you are interested in combining studying sport with another area, you should consider these programs that we offer:
- Double Degree Physiotherapy and Sports Sciences Madrid
- Double Degree in Sciences of Physical Activity and Sports and Teacher in Primary Education
- Superior Sports Technician Soccer and CAFYD in Madrid
- Higher Degree in Distance TSEAS
Degree in Sports Management
If you are more interested in organizing sports, then you could take into account our Degree in Sports Management, which we offer in Madrid and online . In this program, you will develop the necessary skills to be successful in managerial positions in sports organizations, clubs and companies within the sports sector.
You will also be prepared to work as the manager of sports facilities and their particularities: fitness centers, golf courses or large sporting events.
Degree in Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy plays a key role in sports preparation, maintenance of physical condition and recovery from injuries . Whether you want to work with elite athletes or in amateur sports, there is a great demand for physical therapists in Spain and worldwide.
In this degree, which we offer in Madrid , Valencia and the Canary Islands , you study all kinds of therapeutic techniques used in the treatment of injuries and illnesses, and in rehabilitation.
You will be trained in both the care and preventive framework and you will learn to collaborate with other professionals within the health sector to improve the quality of life of patients and athletes.
Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Diet is the key to maintaining fitness and the ability to perform at the highest level and has been increasingly investigated in recent years. Eating the wrong food – too much fat, for example – and hoping to compete at the elite level is like filling a gasoline car with diesel and wanting it to win a Formula One race. Impossible.
At the European University, if you choose to study our Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Madrid or in blended learning, you will learn the principles of human nutrition applied to the feeding of individuals and groups and to the food industry. After finishing your program, you can work in the sports sector as a nutrition consultant in gyms and sports centers, or within a sports club.
Where to study sports?
The advantage of choosing the European University to study sport is that you will have access to the best sports facilities. We have a first class sports center where you can put into practice what you have learned in your program. You will also have access to research laboratories such as the Human Performance Research Lab (HPRLab) in which we have the latest technological advances, highlighting the equipment, as well as the biomechanics of sports equipment.
In addition, as one of the best private universities in Spain, we have a first-rate faculty. The teachers are experts in their fields of knowledge, and in most cases, they continue to work at the same time as teaching, with which you will learn the latest advances in the sports sector.