PhD in Sports Sciences

Program Overview

The UCAM PhD in Sports Sciences program trains experts in the field's growing demand. Emphasizing physical activity and sports as societal factors, the program aligns with UCAM's goal of establishing the university as a research hub in Sports Sciences. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers, including scientific research, university teaching, and specialized training in various subfields within Sports Sciences.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Sports Sciences program at UCAM is designed to prepare scientists to meet the growing demand for expertise in the field. The program emphasizes the importance of physical activity and sports in society, both as a civil right and an indicator of well-being and quality of life.

Objectives:

The program aligns with the UCAM Strategic Plan, which aims to establish the university as a reference center for research in Sports Sciences. The specific objectives include:

• Promoting research collaborations with external agents like research centers, universities, sports federations, schools, sports clubs, and companies.
• Establishing active policies to create and consolidate research groups with potential for excellence.
• Promoting the public dissemination of research results.
• Providing researchers with the necessary services and resources to stimulate and improve their research activities.
• Promoting the procurement of resources for research through different research promotion programs.
• Incorporating research recognition into the financial incentives for teachers.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in the field of Sports Sciences, including:

• Postdoctoral research in Sports Science.
• University teaching in Sports Science.
• Highly specialized training focused on professionals and researchers in Physical-Sport Education and Performance, as well as Health and Sport Management.
• Training aimed at technological and innovative development in Sports Science.

Other:

The program includes organized aspects of research training that do not require following the ECTS credit structure. This training includes both transversal and specific training in the field of each program. The essential activity of the doctoral student is research.