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This Master’s program trains professionals in the evaluation, planning, and optimization of training, as well as in the application of evidence-based physiological strategies. It integrates knowledge in physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition to understand the mechanisms regulating exercise response and training adaptation from a comprehensive perspective focused on performance and health.
It also provides training in research methodologies and statistical tools to analyze data, evaluate arguments, and acquire scientific communication skills in the field of exercise physiology. With a strong research orientation and access to doctoral studies, this program offers comprehensive, interdisciplinary training to advance scientific knowledge and its application in sports and health.
The program consists of 60 ECTS credits, structured into four compulsory modules (11 subjects, 48 ECTS) and a Master’s Thesis (12 ECTS).
Master’s Degree in Advanced Exercise Physiology for Physical Performance and Health
60
October to June
(14 weekends)
On-site
Fridays 4–9 p.m.,
Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 4–9 p.m.,
Sundays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
(70 hours of online classes)
30
A specialized profile with an integrative approach
The growing demand for Exercise Physiology is driven by the need to address health issues, optimize sports performance, and leverage technology and data to improve quality of life. Students will gain complementary training in molecular adaptations to exercise, including genetics and protein expression regulation, to understand individual responses to exercise and training within a critical and integrative framework.
A diversified sector with high employability
The physical activity and sports sector is one of the fastest-growing in terms of economic impact and job opportunities. The sports industry contributes 3.3% to Spain’s GDP and generates 414,000 jobs. While teaching roles are declining, areas such as health/fitness and competitive sports are expanding. There is increasing demand for professionals specialized in exercise physiology for both elite sports and health-oriented applications.
*Source: “Thermometer of the Sports Ecosystem in Spain” (2020), PwC and Fundación España Activa
The Added Value of the Baskonia-Alavés Group in a Unique Postgraduate Program in the Basque Country
This innovative and unique postgraduate program in the Basque Country benefits from the partnership with the Baskonia-Alavés Group. It combines academic knowledge with the professional experience of Vitoria-Gasteiz’s top sports clubs: Saski Baskonia and Deportivo Alavés.
Upon completion of the degree programme, students will be able to:
Knowledge-Based Outcomes
Competency-Based Outcomes
Skills and Abilities
Graduates may work as:
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Exercise Physiology: Fundamentals, Assessment and Determining Factors | S1 | Compulsory | 3 | 1 |
Strength Assessment: Applications to Performance and Health | S1 | Compulsory | 6 | 1 |
Assessment of Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism and Ventilatory Thresholds | S1 | Compulsory | 6 | 1 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biochemical Mechanisms of Adaptation to Exercise for Performance and Health | S1 | Compulsory | 3 | 1 |
Genetics and Exercise | S2 | Compulsory | 6 | 1 |
Effects of Nutrition on Molecular Responses to Acute and Chronic Exercise | S2 | Compulsory | 4 | 1 |
Pathophysiology and Adaptation to Exercise | S2 | Compulsory | 4 | 1 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Design and Programming of Physical Exercise for Health | S2 | Compulsory | 4 | 1 |
New Methodological Trends in Physical Exercise for Health | S2 | Compulsory | 3 | 1 |
Psychophysiological Factors in Exercise and Performance | S2 | Compulsory | 3 | 1 |
| Subject | Semester | Type | Credits | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Methodology and Statistical Data Analysis | S1 | Compulsory | 6 | 1 |
| Asignatura | Semestre | Carácter | Créditos | Curso |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Master’s Final Project | Anual | TFM | 12 | 1 |
The Master’s Degree in Advanced Exercise Physiology for Physical Performance and Health is designed as a specialization in the sports sector, specifically in the fields of elite sports and health-oriented sports. It is primarily aimed at graduates in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFyD), given their prior training in exercise physiology, training, and adaptation to physical effort.
Additionally, graduates in Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nursing, Biology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Biomedical Sciences are also eligible, provided they complete 6 ECTS credits of bridging courses before starting the program. These courses ensure a foundational understanding of exercise physiology and physical conditioning, enabling them to successfully engage with the program content.
How is learning structured?
The instructor will guide the student in a personalized manner throughout the learning process. Each subject includes a teaching plan specifying, based on the associated learning outcomes, the training activities and teaching methodologies. These include:
At the start of each subject, students will find on the platform all resources (reference materials and documentation), as well as tools for completing activities and acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies. These will be complemented by in-person sessions scheduled on weekends.
The Master’s Degree in Advanced Exercise Physiology for Physical Performance and Health adopts a “learning by doing” approach, ensuring a balanced combination of theoretical and practical classes, with an emphasis on practical sessions during in-person meetings. The goal is for students to acquire knowledge and skills that they can apply concretely to design, develop, and implement functional projects.
The curriculum concludes with the presentation and defense of the Final Master’s Thesis, where students will demonstrate that they have acquired the competencies, knowledge, and skills expected of an official Master’s program granting access to doctoral studies.
How is learning assessed?
Assessment in this Master’s program is a fundamental component aimed at fostering reflection and the application of theoretical and practical knowledge in professional practice. Each subject specifies, based on its learning outcomes, the assessment tools to be used, which may include:
The evaluation of the TFM includes the assessment of the work itself, the supervisor’s evaluation, and the quality of the presentation and defense before a panel composed of EUNEIZ University faculty members.
