Jan Estellar Subirats
International Faculty - Sports Events
Masters Programme · UCAM Spain Co-Certified
Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance
Become India's next elite Sports Performance leader. This is the only programme in India that bridges traditional coaching with evidence-based High Performance Sports Science — co-built by UCAM (Spain) and Sportz Next. In a world where data and physiological precision define victory, gain the global edge with an International Sports Science Degree recognised across the EU/EHEA. Walk in as a practitioner. Walk out as a Sports Science Institute India-certified high-performance architect — ready to serve IPL clubs, national federations, and elite conditioning centres from Day 1.
Duration
12 Months
Credits
60 ECTS (Bologna Process)
Delivery
Hybrid — 80% Online + 20% Residential
Awarded by
UCAM, Spain (Top 10 EU University)
Intake
September 2026
Scholarship
Up to 50% via SEAT 2026
UCAM Co-Certified
Salary Hike
50%
avg. post-program
92%
Placement Track Record
50%
Avg Salary Hike
60 ECTS
European Credits
20+
Hiring Partners
Watch the Programme
Inside the Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance.
Physiology, biomechanics and applied analytics — the science that drives elite performance, taught by world-class practitioners.
UCAM Co-Certified12 MonthsIndustry Residency
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Programme Overview
Become an architect of elite athletic success.
Earn a prestigious Executive Master's awarded by UCAM (UCAM Sports Science) — a university world-renowned for Olympic-level Applied Sports Science research. This Sports Science Degree India is uniquely engineered for working professionals: 80% high-engagement digital learning plus 20% intensive practical immersion at elite Indian facilities — Sports Dynamix, Chennai and ProPhysio, Mumbai.
The Indian high-performance ecosystem is growing fast. Pro leagues, federations, and centres of excellence are hiring Sports Performance Careers professionals — Strength and Conditioning Careers, Sports Nutrition Careers, Sports Psychology Careers — at a pace the domestic talent pool cannot match. This Hybrid Sports Degree Program bridges that gap.
Programme Highlights
What you walk away with.
- Executive Master's awarded by UCAM Murcia Sports Science, Spain — Olympic-level research lineage
- 60 ECTS · Bologna Process recognition · International mobility across EU/EHEA
- 120+ digital lectures + practical immersion at Sports Dynamix (Chennai) & ProPhysio (Mumbai)
- Evidence-based practicum in Exercise Science Degree disciplines — not theory-heavy lectures
- 50% average salary hike post-programme | 5 out of 6 learners report immediate career growth
- 20+ active Sports Industry Placement Programs across professional sport — IPL, ISL, PKL & more
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 Graduates
Build on your foundations with international accreditation and an evidence-based practicum in High Performance Sports Science. Gain the credentials that open doors globally.
Coaches & Trainers
Working coaches who want to embed physiological precision, athlete data and modern periodisation into their craft. Earn your Strength and Conditioning Certification from an Olympic-grade institution.
Physiotherapists & Rehab Pros
Add return-to-play science, athletic conditioning, and Injury Prevention Certification to your toolkit. Bridge the gap between rehab and performance.
Former Athletes
Translate your on-field experience into a globally recognised Sports Performance Careers path — High Performance Manager, Performance Scientist, or Conditioning Specialist.
Sport-Tech Practitioners
Engineers, analysts and product professionals building wearables, video and athlete-data platforms. Master Performance Analysis Course and analytics-driven decision science.
Working Professionals & Career Changers
Earn while you learn — no career break needed. This Hybrid Sports Degree Program is purpose-built for busy professionals seeking a Sports Science Course with Placement guarantee.
Strategic Advantage
Why this programme.
Sport is now a science.
The Indian high-performance ecosystem is growing fast — pro leagues, federations and centres of excellence are hiring sports scientists, performance analysts and S&C coaches at a pace the talent pool can't match. A UCAM-co-certified Masters with practical Indian residency is the cleanest path into that ecosystem.
Global Accreditation
Degree awarded by UCAM — recognised across the EU/EHEA, opening international mobility.
Evidence-Based Practicum
Hands-on training at Sports Dynamix (Chennai) and ProPhysio (Mumbai) — real athletes, real data, real outcomes.
Tech & Analytics Built-In
AI, wearables and predictive modelling embedded into the curriculum — not bolt-on.
Olympic-Grade Research
Learn from UCAM-aligned Olympic researchers and Sportz Next vocational experts.
Career Velocity
50% average salary hike · 5 out of 6 learners report immediate positive career growth.
Lifelong Practitioner Network
Alumni network across pro teams, national camps, sport-tech firms and academic labs.
The Specialised Advantage
Sportz Next vs Traditional Programs.
Why specialised, industry-built, internationally accredited beats generalist every time.
Feature
Sportz Next
Traditional
Accreditation
Global · EHEA / Spain
Local / domestic only
Learning Mode
Flexi-Learning EdTech
Fixed classroom attendance
Training
Evidence-based practicum
Primarily theoretical
Faculty
International experts + Olympic researchers
Academic-only
Career Support
20+ active hiring partners
Limited networking
ROI
50% avg salary hike
Minimal career growth
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
- 120+ live & recorded lectures
- Olympic-grade research case studies
- Faculty mentorship 1-on-1
- Curated digital resources
- Athlete-data labs (virtual)
- International guest masterclasses
On-Ground20%
Action Learning Immersion
- Practical immersion at Sports Dynamix (Chennai)
- Practical immersion at ProPhysio (Mumbai)
- Live athlete assessment workshops
- Lab-based biomechanics & physiology
- Capstone dissertation + viva voce
- Optional 4-week active internship
Curriculum
Request syllabus Curriculum — 6 Pillars of Excellence
Co-designed with international federations, professional leagues and elite sports scientists. Built on evidence, taught by practitioners.
Module 01
Exercise Physiology
- Cardiovascular & metabolic adaptation for Athlete Performance Science
- Thermoregulation & environmental performance impact
- Periodisation of training load — advanced Strength and Conditioning Certification protocols
- Recovery science, monitoring & Sports Rehabilitation Science
Module 02
Sports Psychology & Cognitive Conditioning
- Building the winning mindset — Mental Training Protocols
- Leadership in high-pressure environments — Sports Performance Careers
- Athlete well-being, resilience & mental skills training
- Practical Sports Psychology Certification translated to on-field outcomes
Module 03
Sports Technology & Data Analytics
- AI & predictive modelling for High Performance Sports Science
- Wearables & athlete-data pipelines — real-world Athlete Performance Science
- Performance analytics dashboards & video decision science
- Performance Analysis Course of the future, embedded into the curriculum
Module 04
Biomechanics & Training Methods
- Kinematics & kinetics for elite sport — Sports Biomechanics Course
- Advanced periodisation models & movement screening
- Strength & power development — Strength and Conditioning Certification pathways
- Optimise movement, technique and load with evidence-based methods
Module 05
Sports Medicine & Nutrition
- Injury prevention & return-to-play — Injury Prevention Certification
- Specialised athletic fuelling — Sports Nutrition Certification
- Hydration, supplementation & special populations — female athletes & youth
- Fuel and protect athletes through full performance cycles
Module 06
Master's Dissertation
- Original applied research addressing a real-world High Performance Sports Science problem
- Methodology & ethics review — UCAM standard
- Viva voce defence presentation — academic + industry panel
- Capstone outcome shared with industry hiring partners
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
50%
Avg salary hike
20+
Hiring partners
High Performance Management
High Performance Manager · HP Director · Performance Director
Performance Science
Performance Scientist · Sport Scientist · Applied Researcher
Performance Analytics
Performance Analyst · Data Analyst · Video Analyst · Insights Lead
Elite Coaching
S&C Coach · Conditioning Lead · Coaching Education Specialist
Athlete Care
Sports Physiologist · Nutrition Lead · Recovery Specialist
Sport-Tech Industry
Wearables PM · Athlete-Data Strategist · Sports R&D Lead
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
Looking for the Best Sports Science Course in India? The Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance at Sportz Next, co-awarded by UCAM Murcia Sports Science, Spain, is India's most rigorous internationally accredited programme in Applied Sports Science, Exercise Science, and Athlete Performance Science. With a 92% placement track record and 50% average salary hike, it is the definitive answer to your Sports Science Career Guide needs.
International Sports Degree in India
Want an International Sports Science Degree without leaving India? Sportz Next's Masters is co-awarded by UCAM — a Top 10 EU University — giving you 60 ECTS credits recognised across the European Higher Education Area. This is India's only European Sports Science Degree delivered in a Hybrid Sports Degree Program format built for working professionals.
Sports Science Career Guide
A Sports Science Career Guide for 2026: the Indian high-performance ecosystem is creating unprecedented demand for professionals trained in High Performance Sports Science. Career paths include Strength and Conditioning Careers, Sports Nutrition Careers, Sports Psychology Careers, Sports Analytics Careers, and Sports Performance Careers across IPL, ISL, PKL, and national federations. The Sportz Next Masters is your fastest route into all of them.
Strength and Conditioning Career Path
Pursuing a Strength and Conditioning Certification in India? Our Masters embeds a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Careers module — from advanced periodisation and movement screening to strength & power development. Practical immersion at Sports Dynamix, Chennai puts you on the gym floor with elite athletes. Graduate with a Sports Science Course with Placement in S&C roles across professional sport.
Sports Nutrition Career Opportunities
Interested in Sports Nutrition Careers? The Sportz Next Masters includes a full Sports Nutrition Certification module covering performance enhancement, recovery nutrition, hydration, supplementation, and special populations (female athletes, youth). Mentored by Matthew Jones — Head Sports Nutritionist, UAE FA — this is the Best Sports Science Course in India for aspiring nutrition leads.
Hybrid Masters in Sports Science
Earn while you learn with the Hybrid Sports Degree Program architecture — 80% digital learning + 20% intensive practical immersion at elite Indian facilities. This is the defining advantage of the Hybrid Masters in Sports Science: no career break, no relocation, full Olympic-grade credential.
Programme Faculty
Taught by people who built elite athletic performance
From national-camp coaches to UCAM Olympic researchers, 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.
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 (any discipline) with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
Aptitude
Successful SEAT examination — minimum 50% score.
Background
Sport, exercise, allied-health, science, engineering or working-professional background.
Language
Working proficiency in English for global classroom participation.
Application Checklist
What to prepare
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Official academic transcripts
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Professional or academic references
- Government-issued ID proof
- SEAT 2026 scorecard (or registration)
Programme FAQ
Everything you need to know.
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