Student profile
Type of Degree
Students on this degree must be highly vocational and must see physical/sports activities in terms of a public service. They must also have communication and basic social skills for teamwork, and interest in physical activity and sports, a healthy lifestyle and overall education of the individual. This is in addition to an aptitude for analysis and synthesis, and observation and concentration. They must also display a great deal of commitment to their training, participating on an active and faceto-face basis in all the stipulated activities.
This is an officially recognised University Degree, valid throughout the European Higher Education Area.
WORLD HERITAGE
This Degree complies with European Higher Education Area requirements
Career opportunities The various professions in which graduates in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences can work are: w Physical Education Teacher w Sports Management w Sports trainer w Physical trainer w Physical-sports rehabilitation therapist Course contents The course provides high quality training in the basic aspects of Physical Activity and Sport in various professional areas so that future graduates are in a position to work effectively within the profession.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
CAMPUS UNIVERSITARIO Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona, km 33,600 28871 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid) www.uah.es/cafad
The various areas of professional work are: w w
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Teaching in Physical Education and Sport Supervision and organisation of Physical Activity and Sport Sports training Physical Activity and Health Sports recreation
Meanwhile, the training in the Bachelor’s degree course will provide students with basic knowledge on research in the field of physical activity and sport.
INFORMATION CENTRE www.uah.es ciu@uah.es
Bachelor’s Degree in:
Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
Overall credit distribution SUBJECT TYPE
ECTS
Basic Training (B)
60
Obligatory (Ob)
129
Optional (Opt)
30
External Practical Training (Ob)
12
Bachelor's Degree Final Project (Ob)
9
TOTAL CREDITS
240
STUDY PLAN FIRST YEAR First semester Human Anatomy Theory and History of Sport Teaching Involvement in Physical Activity and Sport Foundations of Athletics Foundations of Sports: Basketball and Handball
Type B B B Ob Ob Total ECTS
ECTS 6 6 6 6 6 30
Second semester Human Physiology Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport Cross-Disciplinary Skills I Foundations of Wrestling Sports Foundations of Gymnastic Activities
SECOND YEAR First semester Motor Development, Control and Learning Exercise Physiology and the Foundations of Sports Training Human Biomechanics Sociology of Physical Activity and Sport Foundations of Aquatic Activities
Type B B
ECTS 6 6
Second semester Structure and Organisation of Sports Institutions Outdoor Physical Activities
B B Ob Total ECTS
6 6 6 30
Type Ob
ECTS 6
Ob Ob Ob Ob Total ECTS
6 6 6 6 30
Type Ob Ob
ECTS 3 9
Ob Ob
6 6
Opt Total ECTS
6 30
THIRD YEAR First semester Sports and Leisure Sports Training Systems Physical Activity and Health Physical Activity and Sports Teaching I Basic Physical Education and Motor Game FOURTH YEAR First semester Practicum (Both semesters) Planning and Management of Physical Activity and Sport Planning and Control of Sports Training Legal Framework for Physical Activity and Sports Professionals Cross-Disciplinary Skills II
Type B B Opt Ob Ob Total ECTS
ECTS 6 6 6 6 6 30
Type B Ob
ECTS 6 6
Ob Ob Ob Total ECTS
6 6 6 30
Type Ob
ECTS 6
Ob Ob Ob Opt Total ECTS
6 6 6 6 30
Second semester Practicum (Both semesters) Bachelor's Degree Final Project
Type Ob Ob
ECTS 9 9
Optional 2 Optional 3
Opt Opt
6 6
Total ECTS
30
Body Expression and Dance Foundations of Racket Sports Foundations of Sports: Football and Volleyball Second semester Introduction to Research in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences Physical Activity and Sports Teaching II Sports Nutrition Physical Activity for Special Population Optional 1
TOTAL ECTS CREDITS: 240 B: Basic Training; Ob: Obligatory; Opt: Optional subject.
OPTIONAL TRACKS Specialisation in Sports Management Specialisation in Physical Activity and Sports Teaching Specialisation in Physical Activity and Health Specialisation in Sports Training
ECTS 18 18 18 18
Students wishing to study part-time will cover the same study plan over eight years.