Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFYD)

Train at UAX Rafa Nadal Sports University. You will learn with the prestigious UAX faculty and Rafa Nadal's elite team, to enhance your talent and international projection. In addition, you will obtain the valuable NSCA certification and you will be able to train at top facilities, such as the UAX Fitness Center or the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar.

Become the new talent that the health and sports sector is looking for

The Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFYD), -also known as INEF-, is designed from a unique university proposal: that of UAX Rafa Nadal Sports University. The objective: to achieve 100% employability and your professional projection at an international level,

• Train yourself under the UAX methodology and the success model of Rafa Nadal
  • In addition to the prestigious UAX faculty, you will learn together with the professionals that make up Rafa Nadal's team to acquire the key knowledge and skills for your profession:
    • Technical training around topics of real application: improvement of performance and recovery in elite athletes, functional evaluation of sports performance, biomechanics, sports planning and management, entrepreneurship, etc.
    • Clinics with industry professionals.
    • Training in values: We share Rafa Nadal's work model, based on effort, perseverance and an attitude of continuous improvement.
    • Internships in top companies in the sports industry, business and the health sector: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar, Quirónsalud, LaLiga, etc.
    • Sport Industry Summit: Led by Rafa Nadal, with professionals and top industry leaders to learn about the latest trends in the sector.
    • UAX Makers projects and challenges: you will face real challenges launched by companies, working in an interdisciplinary way with students from other faculties. Discover one of the Makers projects here.
• The only university where you can earn the prestigious NSCA certification
• The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is one of the most prestigious associations in the world in the field of physical conditioning and strength training. In addition, you will be able to visit the NSCA high performance centers in Colorado Springs, USA.
• Three extra specialist certifications:
• You will receive certified training by leading companies in the sports field:
• Specialist in the use of technology for muscle recovery and activation (Certified by Therabody).
• Training with pneumatic force machines (Certified by Keyser).
• Oxygen therapy specialist (Certified by iAltitude).

• The Degree in CAFYD is designed from an eminently practical approach (60% of the content is practical). You will learn by "doing" and, furthermore, in small groups to enhance your learning. You will have master classes, practical classes, seminars, workshops, visits to sports centers, etc.
• You will also have subjects related to “career guidance itineraries”.
• This degree is the only one in Spain to have the NSCA training and exam integrated into the curriculum. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is one of the most prestigious associations in the world in the field of physical conditioning and strength training.

First course

Annual Subjects

• Collective sports I
• individual sports
• Structure and Function of the Human Body

First quarter

• Exercise Systematics
• Professional Communication and Documentation
• Applied Informatics

Second term

• Combat Sports
• Body Expression and Dance
• Physical Activities in Nature

Second course

Annual Subjects

• Collective Sports II
• Sports with Implements
• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology

First quarter

• Physical Activity for the Disabled
• Basic Physical Education and Motor Games
• Structure and Function of the Locomotor System

Second term

• Foreign Language Communication I
• Statistics
• History of Olympism, Physical Activity and Sports

Third course

Annual Subjects

• Physical activity and health
• Teaching of Physical Activity and Sports I
• Sports Specialization
• New Trends in Fitness Training
• Sport Nutrition
• Theory and practice of sports training

First quarter

• Sports and Recreation
• Psychology of physical activity and sport

Second term

• Sports Legislation
• Injury Prevention and First Aid

Fourth grade

Annual Subjects

• Functional Evaluation of Physical and Sports Performance
• Sports Mastery
• Sports Planning and Management
• Practicum

First quarter

• Choreographic Activities and Physical Conditioning with Musical Support
• Introduction to Research in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences

Second term

• Final Degree Project

Optative subjects

• Analysis of Sports Strategy and Tactics
• Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
• Basic Concepts of Biochemistry
• Teaching of Physical Activity and Sports II
• Sports Equipment and Facilities
• Nutrition
• Public health

List of Optional Subjects

First quarter

• Physical Activity in Special Populations
• Foreign Language Communication II
• Dietetics
• Organization and Planning of Sports Training
• Promotion, Organization and Development of Sports Events
• Functional Recovery Sports Rehabilitation

• In centers, sports facilities or teams. Leading, managing and directing physical and sports activities.
• In public and private administrations aimed at the promotion and management of physical activity and sports.
• In performance-oriented sports centers or gyms with the aim of optimizing individual and/or collective performance, through the training of teams or athletes.
• In schools or educational centers as a teacher or special centers as a means of social integration or companies related to leisure and recreation.
• In health-oriented physical activity centers (for older people, special populations, disabilities...etc).