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Q: How long is the Master in Sports Nutrition and Training at UAX?

The Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and Training at UAX lasts 9 months. During this time, you will complete a total of 60 ECTS credits, which include both theoretical and practical modules, designed to offer you a complete and specialised training.

Boost your sports career with the UAX Rafa Nadal Online Master's in Sports Nutrition and Training, created in partnership with Quirónsalud and the champion's team. Train 100% online with experts from organizations such as the Rafa Nadal Academy, Movistar Team, and the Spanish National Sports Council. Gain access to internships at high-performance centers and master the latest technologies applied to nutrition.

100% online Master's degree

40 per cent tuition fee subsidy

Start October

Length Credits 9 months / 60 ECTS

Language Spanish

Modality Online

Campus Online

Faculty Biomedical and Health Sciences

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Specialise with the Master’s degree leading the revolution in nutrition and performance

A unique university course, designed in collaboration with Rafa Nadal’s team and Quirónsalud. You will be trained by the very same professionals who have supported the champion on his journey to the elite, as part of a programme developed by leading figures in health, sport and performance.
Specialise in one of the fastest-growing sectors: sports nutrition and training. With a holistic approach applied to real-world contexts, you’ll acquire key skills to work with athletes from different disciplines, levels and physiological profiles.
Study 100 % online using a flexible, practical methodology that fits in with your professional or sporting life. Access the content from anywhere and set your own pace of learning without compromising on the quality of a top-tier university education.
Master advanced nutritional planning tailored to the sporting cycle. Learn to design diets based on objectives, training loads and stages of the season, with specific training for groups such as female athletes, vegan athletes or those with active working lives.
Gain access to cutting-edge technology applied to performance. Through the exclusive ‘Sport Tech: Data Science and Biomarkers’ module, you’ll work with state-of-the-art sensors, such as glucose monitors, in partnership with leading companies like Abbott.
Learn from an elite team of practising professionals. Experts from the Rafa Nadal Academy, the Movistar Team, Quirónsalud and the Higher Sports Council share their first-hand experience in high performance and innovation applied to sport.
Boost your career with optional work placements at prestigious organisations. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake professional placements at organisations such as the Rafa Nadal Academy, football clubs, high-performance centres and hospitals within the Quirónsalud group.
Develop the values that drive sport and life. Under the guidance of Rafa Nadal and his team, you’ll develop personal skills such as resilience, humility, leadership, discipline and teamwork – skills that are increasingly in demand in the job market.

Find out about the Master’s in Sports Nutrition

Led by Gemma Bes, Director of Nutrition at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar and Director of the Master’s programme at the UAX Rafa Nadal University School.

Online Master’s in Sports Nutrition | UAX

Information on the Master’s Degree in Personal Training and Sports Nutrition

A quién está dirigido este master

El Máster en Nutrición Deportiva está dirigina especialmente a aquellos estudiantes licenciados o graduados en Ciencias del Deporte y la Salud como CAFYD, Fisioterapia, Medicina o Nutrición que quieran especializarse en el área de rendimiento deportivo y mejorar su perfil profesional con el que diferenciarse en el mercado.

Proceso de admisión

Necesitarás al menos un B2 en español.

Para iniciar el proceso de admisión deberás aportar la siguiente documentación:
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What you will learn

With the Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition you will acquire comprehensive knowledge about sports nutrition, the latest trends and the scientific context that shape personalised diets for each athlete. You will learn how to boost performance, prevent injuries, understand the metabolism and design nutritional plans tailored to individual needs, thus boosting effective and lasting results.

You will master the latest trends in sports nutrition applied to high performance, with an up-to-date, scientific and results-oriented approach for athletes of different profiles.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the physiology of human performance and exercise metabolism, in order to intervene with precision in the processes of adaptation, recovery and improvement of physical performance.
You will explore the psychology of sport as a pillar of integral performance, addressing its relationship with nutrition, physical activity, injury prevention and rehabilitation and the emotional balance of the athlete.
You will know how to plan personalised nutritional strategies throughout the sporting season, adapted to the type of discipline, training loads, competition and specific situations such as women's sport, veganism or compatibility with working life.
You will learn to design individualised training plans, integrating key aspects such as invisible training, the special situations of the athlete and the strategic use of data and technology to improve performance.
You will work with cutting-edge technology to monitor physiological biomarkers in real time, allowing you to make evidence-based decisions about the physical and nutritional state of each athlete.

Plan de Estudios

Master of Lifelong Learning in Sports Nutrition and Training

First Year

ANNUAL SUBJECTS

Code

Subjects

Character*

ECTS

80665

Physiological and metabolic aspects of exercise

Código: 80665 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 6 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
Juan Antonio Allué Palacín
Adolfo Antonio Muñoz Macho
Manuel Sarmiento Cruz
Yolanda Vázquez Mazariego

Objectives

Students should be able to:

Analyse, describe and evaluate the adaptations of the human body when exposed to different training loads in individuals with varying profiles and fitness levels, in order to propose and implement strategies in the fields of training and nutrition.

Design highly specific strategies to bring about the adaptations necessary to improve sporting performance.

Analyse and apply the physiological, biomechanical and biochemical principles of different sports and physical activities to nutrition, designing specific guidelines to improve participants’ performance and health.

To master and identify the various muscle structures and their function in relation to different sports disciplines, as well as to be able to interpret how muscle metabolism influences sporting performance.

Assessment Criteria

Completion of case studies and exercises set in class (50 per cent)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35%)

Presentation of assignments or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Content

1. Benefits and indications for physical activity and sport.

2. Adaptations to sports training

3. Structure and function of muscles; muscle metabolism.

4. Functional adaptations to exercise.

5. Biochemical parameters in sport

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during classes

Completion of the assignments set on the virtual campus

80666

Psychological factors involved in nutrition and sport

Código: 80666 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 6 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
Alberto Barón González
Raimundo de las Heras Coll
María García Parras
Marta Soler González
Elena Sosa Tejerina

Objectives

Students should be able to:

Analyse and apply psychological and social principles to the various fields of sport and nutrition, identifying inappropriate practices that pose risks to health and sporting performance across different athlete profiles.

Design advanced, personalised nutritional strategies to ensure the necessary adherence to achieving the set objectives from a dietary, nutritional and psychological perspective.

Assessment Criteria

Case studies and exercises set in the classroom (50%)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35%)

Project presentations or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Schedule Contents

Psychonutritional concepts and sporting performance.

Adherence to nutritional guidelines

Psychology – nutrition and competition

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during classes

Completing the assigned tasks on the virtual campus

80667

Functional assessment of the athlete

Código: 80667 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 9 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
José Ignacio Martínez Ferrandis
Mireia Porta Oliva
Manuel Sarmiento Cruz

Objectives

Students should be able to:

• Interpret the results of functional assessments of athletes using advanced technology in order to design and implement appropriate nutrition and physical training programmes for athletes.

• Apply and distinguish between the methodology and procedures specific to scientific research and the assessment of performance and functional capacity in the field of sports training and nutrition, as applied to both youth development and professional stages of an athlete’s career.

• Distinguish and identify the main signs of fatigue, exhaustion and overtraining in order to design appropriate strategies and protocols for action within the athlete’s training and comprehensive preparation process.

• Design personalised nutritional strategies by analysing the data obtained

• Design nutritional programmes applicable to different sporting disciplines and performance levels, by assessing the athlete’s current level of physical fitness, motor skills and nutritional status.

Assessment Criteria

Case studies and exercises set in the classroom (50%)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35%)

Project presentations or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Schedule

Functional tests.

Motion analysis and biomarkers.

Training, fatigue and overtraining

Genetics and sport. Machine learning (tech)

Medical history in sport.

Nutritional assessment and advice for athletes.

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during classes

Completing the assigned tasks on the virtual campus

80668

Nutritional planning for athletes

Código: 80668 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 6 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
Gemma Bes Padrós
Mar Blanco Rogel
Núria Granados Borbolla
Alberto Rampérez Martín
Robert Strunk Pomar

Objectives

For students to be able to:

Identify and distinguish between the different energy and nutritional requirements of each sport, taking into account the individual, social and economic circumstances of each person.

Design nutrition and hydration plans for different types of sport and durations.

Design nutritional plans and strategies that harness and apply the benefits and characteristics of each type of food to achieve the proposed objectives.

Plan, schedule, implement, monitor and evaluate aspects relating to athletes’ nutrition and its influence on sporting performance levels, in accordance with each individual’s specific characteristics.

Assessment Criteria

Case studies and exercises (50%)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35%)

Presentation of work or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Schedule Contents

Energy and nutritional requirements in sport

Macronutrients and sport.

Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in sport.

Water, hydration and dehydration.

Periodisation: Carbohydrates: type, quantity, timing.

Food barriers

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during lessons

Completing the assigned tasks on the virtual campus

80669

Sports nutrition tailored to specific situations. Men and women

Código: 80669 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 9 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
Edgar Barrionuevo Burgos
Juan Carlos Llamas García
Roger Pérez Riera
Mireia Porta Oliva
Yolanda Vázquez Mazariego

Objectives

Students should be able to:

Design nutritional strategies to improve athletes’ performance across a range of different sports.

Distinguish and identify the influence of hormones on the sporting performance of female athletes and design strategies to optimise their physical capabilities.

Apply the effects of different types of nutritional strategies and foods in relation to the timing and frequency of intake, taking into account the sport and physical performance.

Apply, in a practical and integrated manner, the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in professional settings related to adapted sport and special circumstances.

Assessment Criteria

Case studies and exercises set in the classroom (50%)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35%)

Presentation of assignments or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Schedule Contents

• Nutritional planning for professional athletes in strength sports to achieve peak sporting performance

• Nutritional planning for professional athletes in endurance sports to achieve peak sporting performance

• Nutritional planning for professional athletes in team sports to achieve peak sporting performance

• Hormones and women’s sport + training

• Intermittent fasting

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during classes

Completing the assigned tasks on the virtual campus

80670

Training and sporting performance

Código: 80670 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 6 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
María de Lluc Bauzá Cantarellas
Joana María Capó Sureda
Josep Riera Gelabert
Domingo Roselló Febrer

Objectives

For students to be able to:

Design a training programme aimed at recovery from injuries.

Lead training sessions planned and designed using criteria based on scientific evidence and the latest technical developments to improve performance in endurance sports, racket sports, combat sports and team sports.

Apply training principles and specific concepts to improve performance and health.

Plan, programme, implement, monitor and evaluate training and competition processes across different performance levels, age groups and population groups.

Assessment Criteria

Case studies and exercises set in the classroom (50 per cent)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35 per cent)

Presentation of work or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Content

• Sports physiology

• Types of training

• Invisible training

• Special situations:

• Injuries

• Weight management

• Muscle mass gain

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during classes

Completing the assigned tasks on the virtual campus

80671

Ergogenic aids, doping and pharmacology in sport

Código: 80671 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 6 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
Mar Blanco Rogel
José Miguel Gorrochategui Polo
Roger Pérez Riera
Mireia Porta Oliva

Objectives

For students to be able to:

Identify and understand the effects of ergogenic aids and nutritional supplements on sporting performance, based on scientific criteria and the relevant literature, whilst complying with current legislation in this area.

Design nutritional protocols and strategies for nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids based on the specific legislation for each sport.

Apply scientific and legal criteria when prescribing ergogenic aids, pharmacological treatments and nutritional supplements, taking into account the athlete’s specific circumstances.

Assessment Criteria

Case studies and exercises set in the classroom (50%)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35 per cent)

Presentation of work or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Schedule Contents

• Doping: Legislation, types of doping, sample collection and analysis procedures.

• Interpretation of scientific studies on the subject.

• Special circumstances and doping

• Ergogenic aids: types and alternatives

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during lessons

Completing the assignments set on the virtual campus

80672

Sport Tech – data science and biomarkers

Código: 80672 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 6 credits.

Profesores

Antonio Ballesteros Hens
Raúl Martínez Pérez
Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador	Ver biodata Doctorate in Social and Health Research and Physical Activities. Master's degree in organisation and management of sports organisations. More than 5 years of experience in university teaching. Former top-level athlete. International athlete with the Spanish national team. Level III trainer. Specialist in athletics and high performance physical preparation.
Javier Guerrero López

Objectives

For students to be able to:

Articulate and present, with rigour and a scientific approach, the rationale upon which to consistently and professionally develop, support, substantiate and justify all actions, decisions, processes, procedures, activities, tasks, conclusions and reports that underpin the decisions of technical and sporting managers in relation to high-performance sport.

Distinguish between the main macronutrients, micronutrients and nutritional strategies to identify the most effective approach for achieving peak sporting performance

Manage and interpret data obtained through technology to configure and design the appropriate diet for each athlete, as well as to make decisions regarding the plan devised.

Assessment Criteria

Case studies and exercises set in the classroom (50 per cent)

Practical or written knowledge tests (35 per cent)

Presentation of work or oral and written presentations (15%)

Course Schedule Contents

• Data analysis in sports nutrition

• Biomarkers and applied technology

• Wearables and apps in designing an athlete’s diet

• Real-time decision-making

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during classes

Completing the assigned tasks on the virtual campus

80673

Master’s Thesis

Código: 80673 Imprimir

Year 1. Annual module. Compulsory. 6 credits.

Profesores

Eugenio Barrios García-Miguel - Coordinador

Ver biodata

Objectives

Students should be able to:

Integrate knowledge and tackle the complexity of forming judgements based on information which, whilst incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities associated with the application of their knowledge and judgements

Design and carry out research projects in the field of sports physiotherapy, applying the scientific method.

Communicate their conclusions, together with the knowledge and underlying rationale supporting them, to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner

Assessment Criteria

• Presentation of the final dissertation 70%

• Presentation of the final dissertation 30%

Course Schedule

Understand the current guidelines for the publication of scientific research papers

To understand research methodology in the field of Sport and Health Sciences as the basis for scientific evidence

Entry requirements

To have passed all other modules on the degree programme.

Assessment

Attendance and active participation during classes

Complete the assignments set on the virtual campus

TOTAL:

*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional

Cloister

By studying sports nutrition at UAX you will be taught by industry-leading professionals who specialise in the field of sports. The master's degree in sports nutrition will allow you to acquire knowledge from nutritionists who have worked in elite teams, sports companies, entrepreneurs in the sector and nutritionists specialising in high performance.

Director of the Master's Degree: Gemma Bes Padrós: Director of Nutrition at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (UB), degree in Nutrition (King's College London), postgraduate in Sports Nutrition and PNIE. More than 20 years advising elite athletes such as Rafa Nadal, Paula Badosa and Garbiñe Muguruza.
Adolfo Antonio Muñoz Macho: Doctor specialising in Sports Medicine and High Performance. He has been Medical Director at Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF, and is currently Director of Performance and Medicine at RCD Mallorca. Expert in the prevention of sudden death and the use of AI in sports health.
Alberto Barón González: Sports psychologist at the Rafa Nadal Academy since 2020. Master in Sport Psychology and High Performance (UAM), with experience in sports clubs and schools in Spain.
Alberto Rampérez Martín: PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine (UCM). Scientific advisor at BEPS Biopharm and responsible for training at Omega-3 Academy. He collaborates as a teacher in the UAX Rafa Nadal Master's Degree.
Antonio Ballesteros Hens: Pharmacist and graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics (UAX). Sports nutritionist with experience in clubs such as Cádiz CF, Real Jaén and Real Betis Balompié. Technical Director at Nutriendo-T.
Domingo Roselló Febrer: Head of Fitness & Health at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Specialist in physical preparation and performance optimisation in tennis and elite sports.
Edgar Barrionuevo Burgos: Graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, postgraduate in Nutrition (UB) and Master Fitness Specialist (Cooper Institute, Dallas). Expert in intermittent fasting and author of several books on health and nutrition.
Elena Sosa Tejerina: Psychologist specialising in high performance and sports coaching. Master in Sport Psychology (UAB), with international experience working with elite athletes and professional teams.
Javier Guerrero López: Founder and CEO of INDYA, a personalised sports nutrition platform. Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, degree in Food Science and Technology, master's degree in Nutrition and Sports Performance. He has worked with Marc Márquez, Carlos Sainz and Olympic athletes.
Joana María Capó Sureda: Sports nutritionist in Mallorca, specialising in nutritional planning for athletes and female hormonal health. She collaborates in high performance programmes.
José Ignacio Martínez Ferrandis: Solidarity administrator and co-founder of World Sport Genetics SL, a company dedicated to the sale of genetic tests aimed at health, nutrition and sport, as well as advice and training in these areas. His profile is linked to genetics projects applied to sports performance and personalised nutrition.
José Miguel Gorrochategui Polo: Sports Director of the Polish Rugby Federation. WADA doping control officer and anti-doping commissioner at World Rugby.
Josep Riera Gelabert: Physical trainer at the Rafa Nadal Academy, specialising in functional training and performance optimisation in tennis.
Juan Antonio Allué Palacín: Graduate in Medicine and specialist in Clinical Biochemistry. He has published research on cancer screening and laboratory medicine, with experience in clinical analysis and health management.
Juan Carlos Llamas García: Nutritionist for the Movistar Team (UCI WorldTeam), expert in nutrition applied to professional cycling.
Manuel Sarmiento Cruz: Head of the Medical Service at Rafa Nadal Sports Centre and Rafa Nadal Academy. Specialist in sports medicine and injury prevention.
Mar Blanco Rogel: Expert in micronutrition and mitochondrial health, university lecturer and disseminator in integrative health.
María de Lluc Bauzá Cantarellas: Fitness trainer at the Rafa Nadal Academy, specialising in functional recovery and injury prevention.
María García Parras: Dietician-nutritionist with a degree in Dietetics and a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition and Body Composition. She works in private practice, focusing on health, wellbeing and sports performance, working with patients seeking to improve eating habits, body composition and physical performance.
Marta Soler González: Sports psychologist, head of the Psychology Department at Clínica CEMTRO. Master's Degree in Sport Psychology (UAB) and Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (UCM). She has worked with the Spanish Anti-Doping Commission and in sports coaching projects.
Mireia Porta Oliva: Nutritionist for Chelsea FC and currently for the FC Barcelona first team (football and basketball). Specialist in nutrition applied to professional sport.
Nuria Granados Borbolla: Nutritionist for the RCD Mallorca first team since 2021. PhD in Biology and Biochemistry (UIB), specialising in nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition. She combines research with professional practice in elite sport.
Raimundo de las Heras Coll: Sports psychologist, head of the psychology department at RCD Mallorca and CE Constància. Graduate in Psychology (UIB) and Master in Sport Psychology (UAB). Expert in psychological intervention in football, basketball and individual sports.
Raúl Martínez Pérez: Physiotherapist specialising in rehabilitation and injury prevention in strength sports (powerlifting, weightlifting). Graduate in Physiotherapy (UV), with a master's degree in Functional Recovery and advanced training in invasive physiotherapy and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Robert Strunk Pomar: Dietician-nutritionist at the Balearic Sports Technification Centre. Specialised in sports nutrition and food education, with experience in hydration and performance in elite gymnastics.
Yolanda Vázquez Mazariego: Deputy director of Sportlife magazine and co-founder of the Carrera de la Mujer. She is a doctor specialising in sports nutrition and a communicator on health and sport.

You will also receive masterclasses from leading personalities in the sector, such as:

Adriana Cerezo: Taekwondo - Silver medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Abel Antón: Athletics - Two-time Marathon World Champion
Fermín Cacho: Athletics - Olympic Champion Barcelona 1992 and Olympic runner-up Atlanta 1996
Tofol Castañer: Trail-running - Skyrunning World Championship 2010
Paula Badosa: Tennis - number 2 in the WTA world ranking

Programme with training in values with Rafa Nadal and his team

During your study programme, you'll have exclusive online training content that Rafa Nadal himself and his entire team have worked on, sharing their experiences and revealing the secrets that have led him to success: Toni Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Ángel Ruiz Cotorro, Rafael Maymó, Carlos Costa, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo, Gemma Bes and Maribel Nadal.

You'll access unique content that will help you hone the qualities today's job market demands: effort, cooperation, empathy, leadership, professional ethics, responsibility and commitment, humility and confidence, resilience, discipline, and hard work.

Boost your career development with micro-credentials included in your programme

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This micro-credential equips you to use tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude to analyse information, create content and optimise professional tasks, whilst integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible manner within real-world contexts.

Leadership and Soft Skills

Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills in healthcare settings. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to managing teams, communicating effectively and solving problems in real-world settings, by applying personal leadership techniques and practical productivity tools in the healthcare sector.

A panel of leading practising professionals

Learn from practising experts who are at the forefront of sports nutrition and training at national and international level. Our teaching staff comprises professionals affiliated with the Rafa Nadal Academy, Quirónsalud, elite sports clubs and high-performance centres, who combine practical experience and scientific knowledge to offer you training of the highest standard and the very latest insights.

Gemma Bes

Head of Nutrition

Directora del departamento de nutrición en la Rafa Nadal Academy.

Adolfo Muñoz

Professor

Director of Performance and Medicine at RCD Mallorca. Specialised in Sports and Exercise Medicine, High Performance Sports, Manual Medicine (Orthopaedic and Osteopathic). Acupuncture and Sports Psychology.

Mireia Porta Oliva

Professor

Nutritionist. Head of the nutrition department at FC Barcelona.

Yolanda Vázquez

Profesora

Nutricionista deportiva. Directora de revista print y online Sport Life en Sport Life Ibérica. Cofundadora de la Carrera de la Mujer.

Manuel Sarmiento

Professor

Specialist Doctor in Family and Community Medicine and in Physical Education and Sports Medicine. Head of the Doping Control Department of the Spanish State Agency Commission for the Fight against Doping in Sport.

Nuria Granados

Professor

Responsible for the nutrition area at RCD Mallorca. More than 15 years of experience advising athletes from different disciplines. Mallorca Sport Medicine, Atlético de Baleares, Real Club Deportivo Mallorca and private practice at IMAR and RCD Mallorca Sports Clinics.

Juan Carlos Llamas

Professor

Nutritionist Real Racing Club Santander. University lecturer in physiology and nutrition.

Antonio Ballesteros

Professor

Sports nutritionist in elite football. Founder of NutriendoT clinic and Camelead Agency, CEO CEAN.

Companies as key players in boosting your employability

We collaborate with leading organisations in the fields of sports nutrition, sport and health to offer you high-calibre work placements and professional experiences. You will work in high-performance centres, sports academies and key organisations, where you will apply your knowledge of sports nutrition and training to boost your employability and open doors for you within the industry.

A model of success

We train professionals under the guidance of experts who are already transforming the world of healthcare and the sports industry, drawing on UAX’s ethos and Rafa Nadal’s working model.

Career opportunities

Where can you work with the online Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition?

Studying Sports Nutrition and Personal Training enables you to design nutritional plans, improve physical performance and apply training strategies, combining theory and practice. This master's degree prepares you to work in:

High-performance sports centres
Sports technification centres
Sports clubs
Fitness centres
Sports Federations and Institutions
Personal training
Nutrition offices and consultations

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Professions when studying the Online Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and Coaching

Studying the Postgraduate Course in Sports Nutrition and Personal Training opens up a wide range of professional opportunities in the field of sport and health, and you can work as:

Nutritionist for high-performance athletes.
Specialist in sports nutrition and training in relation to strength training and physical conditioning in high-performance sports.
Expert in assessment, optimisation and control of high-performance sportspersons.
Analyst of physical-sports performance in individual and team sports.
Scientific-technical advisor for the optimisation of performance in individual and team sports.
Researcher in the field of sports science and sports performance optimisation.

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Master in Sports Nutrition and Training

An unrivalled internship experience at the Rafa Nadal Academy. An academy that surprises from the moment you enter because of its complex, but also because of its values and way of working. Where talent, discipline, teamwork and good vibes come together to exceed anyone's expectations and make the Rafa Nadal Academy a different and unique place to want to be part of.

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Scholarships and grants

At UAX we know that studying is an investment, which is why we give you the resources to access our qualifications. Learn about some of our scholarships and grants:

Official agency scholarships: Community of Madrid and Ministry of Education
Study grants for educational excellence at UAX
Study grants for family members of UAX students
Study grants for continued studies at UAX
Study grants for UAX elite athletes
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FAQs: Online Master’s in Sports Nutrition and Training

What is sports and performance nutrition?

Sports nutrition focuses on optimising the physical performance of athletes through proper nutrition before, during and after exercise. It involves nutrient balancing, hydration, and supplement management to maximise energy and recovery.

Performance nutrition goes a step further, focusing on elite athletes seeking peak performance. Here, the diet is personalised and tailored to the specific needs of the athlete, considering factors such as training load, competition and muscle recovery.

What should you study to become a sports nutritionist?

To become a sports nutritionist, it is essential to have a solid academic background in the field of nutrition. Typically, a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is required, followed by specialisations or a master’s degree in Sports Nutrition. These courses provide the scientific and practical foundations for designing meal plans tailored to the needs of athletes.

If you are considering this career path, it is important to know what to study to become a sports nutritionist and how to specialise in this field.

What do you need to study to become a personal trainer?

To become a personal trainer, you need to have a background in Sports Science or a similar degree, supplemented by specific certifications in personal training. It is highly recommended that you undertake a master’s degree, which will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of training, from physiology to the planning of exercise programmes.

If you are interested in this profession, it is essential to be aware of the requirements for becoming a personal trainer and to ensure that you meet them.

How long is the Master in Sports Nutrition and Training at UAX?

The Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and Training at UAX lasts 9 months. During this time, you will complete a total of 60 ECTS credits, which include both theoretical and practical modules, designed to offer you a complete and specialised training.

Where can I work if I am a nutritionist and personal trainer?

Upon completion of the Online Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and Training, career opportunities include:

Clinics and health centres: offering nutritional advice and personalised training plans.
Sports centres and gyms: as a personal trainer and nutrition consultant.
Sports teams: working directly with athletes to optimise their performance.
Consultancies and private consultancies: designing nutrition and training programmes for various client profiles.
Research and teaching: contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of sports nutrition.