Jan Estellar Subirats
International Faculty - Sports Events
PG Certificate · UCAM Spain Co-Certified · UCAM Spain Co-Certified
PG Certificate in Sports Sciences & High Performance
India's only UCAM-awarded, blended-learning Sports Science certificate — built with elite Indian high-performance centres. Turn the science of human performance into a career on the field, in the lab and behind the data — in just 6 months.
Duration
6 Months
Credits
30 ECTS
Delivery
80% Online · 20% Onsite
Awarded by
UCAM, Spain
Batch 01
Apr–Sep 2026
Batch 02
Oct 2026–Mar 2027
UCAM Co-Certified
Salary Hike
50%
avg. post-program
30 ECTS
European Credits
750
Learning Hours
92%
Placement Record
02
HP Centres, India
Watch the Programme
Inside the PG Cert in Sports Sciences & High Performance.
Physiology, biomechanics, analytics and recovery — the science of elite sport, taught by practitioners working in it every day.
UCAM Co-Certified6 MonthsIndustry Residency
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Programme Overview
Become a High-Performance Science Professional.
Earn a Post Graduate Certificate awarded by UCAM (Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain) — a European university renowned for elite-sport research, home to 20+ Olympic alumni and partner of the Spanish Olympic Committee. This PG Cert is designed for the next generation of India's sports science professionals.
Delivered in a pioneering 80/20 blended model — 80% live online and recorded digital learning, 20% intensive onsite practicum at Sports Dynamix (Chennai) and ProPhysio (Mumbai). Walk in as a practitioner. Walk out as a certified high-performance specialist.
Programme Highlights
What you walk away with.
- UCAM Spain Post Graduate Certificate — 30 ECTS, graded on the Bologna Process 0–10 scale
- 6 modules covering physiology, biomechanics, S&C, analytics, nutrition & sports technology
- Onsite practicum at Sports Dynamix (Chennai) and ProPhysio (Mumbai) — real athletes, real data
- Faculty of active practitioners: sports physicians, national-team coaches, federation nutritionists
- Two annual intakes — April and October — capped at 5–20 students for close faculty attention
- SEAT merit scholarships + flexible instalment plans available
Who Should Apply
Built for leaders of the next sport decade.
Meticulously crafted for goal-oriented individuals ready to step into the global sports industry.
Sports Science & PE Graduates
Build foundations with an internationally accredited PG credential and evidence-based practicum at elite Indian high-performance centres.
S&C Coaches & Personal Trainers
Add physiological precision, athlete data and modern periodisation to your coaching practice — earn a Spain-accredited credential.
Exercise Physiologists & Kinesiologists
Translate academic foundations into elite-sport applications — analytics, lab work and real-athlete assessments.
Sports Nutrition & Dietetics Graduates
Specialise in athlete fuelling, hydration and recovery — mentored by federation nutritionists working at national-team level.
Physiotherapists & Rehab Professionals
Bridge rehab to high performance — return-to-play science, athletic conditioning and Injury Prevention Certification.
Data Science Graduates Entering Sport
Apply ML, predictive analytics and athlete-data pipelines to elite sport. Build a portfolio inside a real HP centre.
Former Athletes Transitioning to Coaching
Translate on-field experience into a globally recognised high-performance role — backed by UCAM and Sportz Next.
Working Professionals — No Career Break
80/20 hybrid format means no career pause. Earn while you learn from anywhere in India.
Strategic Advantage
Why this programme.
Why Choose This PG Certificate.
The Indian high-performance sports ecosystem is expanding rapidly — pro leagues, national federations, state academies and private HP centres are hiring sports scientists, performance analysts and S&C specialists at a pace the talent pool cannot match. A UCAM-awarded PG Cert with practical Indian residency is the most direct route into that ecosystem.
PG Certificate (30 ECTS)
Short courses & workshops aren't credentials. This is a Bologna Process PG Certificate awarded by UCAM Spain — internationally portable.
Spain · EHEA Recognition
European accreditation gives you mobility across EU/EHEA and credibility with international hiring managers.
Practicum Centres
Sports Dynamix (Chennai) + ProPhysio (Mumbai) — real-athlete data, force plates, VO2max testing.
Active HP Practitioners
Faculty currently working in elite sport, not classroom-only academics.
20+ Hiring Partners
Career support through Sportz Next's 20+ hiring partners — IPL, ISL, BCCI, JSW, ProPhysio and more.
Earn While You Learn
80% online + 20% onsite — fully designed for working professionals, no career break required.
The Specialised Advantage
Sportz Next vs Traditional Programs.
Why specialised, industry-built, internationally accredited beats generalist every time.
Feature
Sportz Next
Traditional
Qualification
PG Certificate (30 ECTS)
Short course / workshop
Awarding Body
UCAM Spain (EU/EHEA)
Indian institute only
Accreditation
European Bologna Process
Local / none
Learning Mode
80% online + 20% onsite
Classroom only
Faculty
Active HP practitioners
Academic-only
Practicum Centres
Sports Dynamix + ProPhysio
None / limited
Career Support
20+ hiring partners
Limited
Hybrid Learning Architecture
The 80/20 learning model.
Engineered for the working professional. Earn while you learn — without compromising career momentum.
Digital80%
High-Performance Digital Learning
- Live online sessions (faculty-led)
- Recorded lecture library (access anytime)
- Case studies from Indian & global sport
- 1-on-1 faculty mentoring sessions
- Curated digital resources & athlete-data labs
- International guest masterclasses
On-Ground20%
Action Learning Immersion
- Sports Dynamix, Chennai — force plates, VO2max, motion tracking
- ProPhysio, Mumbai — movement screening, injury-prevention tech
- Live athlete assessment workshops
- Lab-based biomechanics & physiology
- Practical viva voce evaluations
- Capstone applied project
Curriculum
Request syllabus Master the 6 pillars of excellence.
Co-designed with international federations, professional leagues and elite sports scientists. Built on evidence, taught by practitioners.
Module 01
Module 01 · Human Performance Physiology
- Cardiovascular, respiratory & neuromuscular determinants of performance
- Fatigue, recovery monitoring & altitude adaptation
- Metabolic systems and applied energy-system training
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Written exam + scientific review
Module 02
Module 02 · Biomechanics & Injury Prevention
- Kinematics, joint loading & sport-specific movement analysis
- Technique correction protocols and screening tools
- Evidence-based injury prevention frameworks
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Lab practical + viva
Module 03
Module 03 · Strength, Power & Conditioning
- Neuromuscular adaptation and force-velocity profiling
- Periodisation models — linear, undulating, conjugate
- Athletic development across sports and skill levels
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Programme design + presentation
Module 04
Module 04 · Athlete Testing, Monitoring & Analytics
- GPS, wearable and force-velocity data into training prescription
- Ethics of athlete data governance
- Dashboard reporting and decision-science workflows
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Athlete profile + viva
Module 05
Module 05 · Recovery, Nutrition & Fatigue Management
- Fatigue mechanisms and recovery modalities
- Sleep, nutrition and hydration strategy
- Integrating recovery into periodised training cycles
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Case-based written assessment
Module 06
Module 06 · Sports Technology, Innovation & Future Trends
- AI & data-science applications in elite sport
- Athlete-management systems and talent ID
- Digital future of performance — predictive analytics, AR/VR
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Capstone applied project + viva
Career Outcomes
Where our graduates land.
This programme is a catalyst for entry into high-level roles across the global sports economy.
5/6
Report career growth
92%
Placement track record
20+
Hiring partners
High Performance Management
High Performance Manager · HP Director · Performance Director · HP Consultant
Performance Science
Performance Scientist · Sports Scientist · Applied Exercise Physiologist · Research Associate
Performance Analytics
Performance Analyst · Data Analyst · Video Analyst · GPS & Wearables Specialist
Elite Coaching & S&C
Strength & Conditioning Coach · Conditioning Lead · Athlete Development Specialist
Athlete Care & Recovery
Sports Physiologist · Nutrition Lead · Recovery & Rehab Specialist · Return-to-Play Coordinator
Sports Technology
Wearables PM · Athlete-Data Strategist · Sport-Tech R&D Lead · Innovation Consultant
Hiring Partners
Where our graduates land.
Leagues & Federations
IPL · ISL · PKL · BCCI · Hockey India · NBA India · FIFA
Corporate Sports
JSW Sports · Reliance Sports · Tata Sports
Retail & Brands
Decathlon · Adidas · Puma · Nike
High Performance Centres
Sports Dynamix · ProPhysio · Naval Tata Centre
SEAT 2026
Scholarship ladder.
25% Tuition Waiver
85–89 Percentile
40% Tuition Waiver
90–94 Percentile
50% Tuition Waiver
95+ Percentile
Learn More
Everything about your sports science career.
Best Sports Science Course in India
The Best Sports Science Course in India combines international accreditation, evidence-based practicum and elite-facility access. Sportz Next's PG Cert — co-awarded with UCAM Murcia — meets all three. 92% placement track record, real-athlete labs in Chennai & Mumbai, and active-practitioner faculty.
International Sports Science Degree in India
Want an International Sports Science Degree without leaving India? UCAM Murcia is a Top 10 EU University, partner of the Spanish Olympic Committee, with 20+ Olympic alumni. This PG Cert delivers 30 ECTS Bologna-Process credits recognised across the European Higher Education Area.
Career Opportunities in Sports Industry
The Indian sports industry is hiring at every level — performance scientists, S&C coaches, data analysts, recovery specialists and HP managers across IPL, ISL, BCCI, Hockey India, NBA India and private high-performance centres. This PG Cert is the most direct route in.
Strength and Conditioning Career Path
Module 03 of this Sports Science PG Cert covers Neuromuscular Adaptation, Force-Velocity Profiling and Periodisation. Practical immersion at Sports Dynamix puts you on the gym floor with elite athletes — and graduates step into S&C roles across pro sport.
Sports Nutrition Career Opportunities
Module 05 covers Sports Nutrition Certification material — performance fuelling, recovery, hydration, supplementation and special populations. Mentored by Matthew Jones (Head Nutritionist, UAE FA) — a curriculum benchmark for aspiring nutrition leads.
Sports Science Career Guide
A Sports Science Career Guide for 2026: India's high-performance ecosystem is creating unprecedented demand for trained professionals in Applied Sports Science, Performance Analytics and HP Management. Sportz Next + UCAM is the fastest route into roles across IPL, ISL, PKL and national federations.
Programme Faculty
Taught by people who built elite athletic high performance
From national-camp coaches to ex-league CMOs — every faculty member has shipped real work in real sport.
Shaji Prabhakaran
Ex-Secretary General, AIFF
Three decades shaping Indian football governance.
Ankan Banerjee
Faculty for Sports Management
International head coach across Asia & MENA.
Marco Sansoni
faculty for Fan Engagement
Athlete physio to Olympians and league franchises.
Ashish Shah
Faculty for Sports Business
Built HP departments across pro football clubs.
Fiona Green
Faculty for Sports Data & Marketing
Ex-trainer to Indian Cricket Team.
Geoff Wilson
Faculty for Sports Strategy
Performance nutrition at national-team level.
Sukhvinder Singh
Faculty for Sports Business
Consults pro teams on athlete tech & data.
Apoorvi Jha
Faculty for Sports Law
Specialist in elite athlete fuelling.
Dr. Amol Patil
Faculty for Sports Medicine
Mental conditioning for India's top cricket & football athletes.
Ramji Srinivasan
Faculty for High Performance SNC
Built data ops for two ISL franchises and an IPL broadcaster.
Matthew Jones
Faculty for Performance Nutrition
Adjunct Faculty in Sports Biomechanics at IIT Madras since 2024. PhD in Sports & Exercise Science, Loughborough University. Bachelors in Human Movement Science (Victoria University / Tennis Australia). Teaches Foundations of Sports Biomechanics and Kinematic & Kinetic Analysis.
Joshua Smith
Faculty for High Performance
Founder of Synersense Motion Analysis since 2019. Former Research Fellow in Motion Analysis at AIIMS. MSc in Medical Software, Manipal University. Teaches Tools & Technologies in Motion Analysis.
Aradhana Sharma
Faculty for Sports Nutrition
Scientific Officer (Sports Medicine) at a Government Sports Organisation since 2011. MBBS, PG Diploma in Sports Medicine, UCAM Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance. Teaches Human Performance Physiology.
Priyanka Prabhakar
Faculty for Sports Psychology
HOD (PMR & Sports) at a government hospital and senior sports physician since 2008. MBBS and PG Diploma in Sports Medicine. Teaches Sports Technology, Innovation & Future Trends.
Joe Davis
Faculty for Performance Psychology
Faculty in Sports Management at IISWBM since 2009. MA Economics + PG Diploma in Sports Management. Teaches Foundations of Sports Marketing & the Digital Landscape and Paid Digital Advertising & Analytics in Sports.
Nikhil Latey
Faculty for Sports Sciences
Executive Editor, India Legal (since 2020). Guest Faculty for Sports Journalism at IISWBM since 2005. PG Diploma in Management + MA Mass Communication & Journalism from Calcutta University. Teaches Social Media Strategy, Digital Sponsorship and the Capstone module.
Learner Voices
Real careers. Real outcomes.
“The scientific curriculum and global faculty exposure gave me a unique learning experience. The hands-on workshops at the high-performance centres pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me a better sports scientist.”
Gaurang Ambre
Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance
“I juggled work and studies, but Sportz Next's flexible learning structure made it possible. Live online classes kept me engaged, while recorded lectures let me revisit concepts at my own pace.”
Abin KP
MBA in Sports Management
“The instructors are industry veterans, not just academics. Their real-world experience shines through in every lesson — making the learning truly valuable.”
Ravindra Singh Chauhan
Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
“Sportz Next opened doors I didn't know existed. From classroom case studies to working at a real pro-league office during my residency — the leap was real.”
Anushka Iyer
Diploma in Sports Management
Admissions
Eligibility & application checklist.
Secure your place in the next cohort. Here's what we look for and what to prepare.
Minimum Eligibility
Who can apply
Academic
Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, S&C, Nutrition/Dietetics or Data Science.
Industry Route
Substantial professional experience in an elite sport environment (assessed by interview).
Language
Working proficiency in English required throughout the programme.
Intake Calendar
Batch 01: 01 Apr 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 (running). Batch 02: 01 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (open).
Application Checklist
What to prepare
- Updated CV (academic + professional)
- Official academic transcripts
- Statement of Motivation / Purpose
- Any relevant certifications (NSCA-CSCS, UKSCA, ASCA etc.)
- Government-issued photo ID
- Interview (for non-sports-background applicants)
Programme FAQ
Everything you need to know.
Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to our admissions team — we typically respond within 4 hours.
A UCAM Post Graduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Sports Sciences & High Performance — 30 ECTS, graded on Spain's 0–10 university scale (pass mark 5.0). Awarded by UCAM's Faculty of Sports, Spain.
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