Scientific knowledge increasingly shows that the organised regular practice of Physical Activity, along with the development of functional movements and habits, is the most effective and socially beneficial way to achieve a better and healthier quality of life. This fact, combined with the increasing longevity of modern societies and the availability of more time and resources for leisure, has significantly increased the demand for Physical Activity and Sports professionals at every stage of human life.
Similarly, the increasing significance of school, federated, recreational, or high-performance sports, along with their social relevance and economic impact, requires the training of experts across various professional profiles needed in this emerging and innovative field.
The Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences will equip you with essential knowledge in the fundamentals and functions of human motor skills, sports training, as well as the psychological, social, and mechanical aspects of physical exercise. It will also cover the application of new technologies in sport. Starting in the third year, you will be able to take courses and specialise in one of the following specialisms or pathways: Management and Recreation in Physical-Sports Activities, Physical Activity for Health and Well-being, and Sports Training.
And you won't leave the faculty without applying the knowledge you have gained. In the fourth year, you will complete a mandatory work placement (at federations, sports clubs, foundations, public institutions, educational centres, etc.) to gain further experience in one of these four areas: teaching, management, initiation and sports performance.
To gain access to this degree, you must pass specific physical tests to demonstrate a basic level of motor competence, along with previous experience and regular participation in sports. This ensures the proper execution of the activities necessary for acquiring the skills outlined in the degree.
Knowledge areas
Social Sciences and Law
Centre
Faculty of Education and Sport. Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Department
Campus
Alava
Duration
4 courses
Number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Languages
Basque, Spanish
Study type
Face-to-face degree
Price per credit in first registration
18,29 €
Pass mark
10,668 in ordinary exam session (2025/26)
Places available
100 places with access exam
4 reasons to choose this Degree
- You will study at a leading centre featuring its own sports facilities and areas equipped with cutting-edge technology.
- In-depth study of general and specific sports: pelota, fixed-seat rowing, herri kirolak, etc.
- During the work placement period, you will develop R&D&I projects thanks to our agreements with the main institutions, centres and clubs in the Basque Autonomous Community.
- Exchange programmes in Spanish, European and Latin American universities: Erasmus +, SICUE, UPV/EHU-AL and Other Destinations.
Admission profile
Do you like sport? Do you think that physical activity improves our quality of life? Do you think that physical exercise has a direct impact on the physical and mental health of society? If you have answered these questions affirmatively and you also want to work with and for people, the Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences will definitely be of interest to you.
Career opportunities
Graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences can work in sports services companies, educational institutions, town halls, associations, foundations, and more, carrying out the following duties:
- Direction, organisation, and management of sports programmes and events
- Sports facilities management
- Sports services companies
- Management of physical activity programmes to improve health and quality of life: centres specialising in the improvement of various conditions through physical exercise, fitness centres, wellness centres, gyms, etc.
- Personal training
- Research in the field of physical activity and sport
- Teaching in centres, schools and sports clubs
- Teaching Secondary Education, Sixth Form, and Vocational Training