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Offer of subjects for academic year 2026-2027

Dual Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences/ Degree in Physiotherapy

First course81 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Anatomia aplicada a l'activitat física i l'esportAnatomía aplicada a la actividad física y el deporteAnatomy applied to physical activity and sport  (3159G02049)

The aim of the subject is to equip students with knowledge of basic human anatomy in order to understand the body in motion.The contents combine descriptive anatomy with functional aspects related to physical activity, sport and health.There is a particular focus on analysis of the behaviour of the bones, joints and muscles involved in a particular movement in order to improve efficiency, thereby preparing students to understand other disciplines such as biomechanics or physiology.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Fisiologia de l'exercici IFisiología del ejercicio IExercise Physiology I  (3159G02050)

The main aim is to establish the basis for understanding the physiological processes that the human body experiences during physical exercise. This subject also aims to provide students with the skills needed to correctly search for, select and interpret scientific documents on the physiology of exercise.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Psicologia aplicada a l'activitat física i l'esportPsicología aplicada a la actividad física y al deportePsychology applied to physical activity and sports  (3159G02053)

Introduction to basic psychological processes in the field of sport and physical activity.The subject introduces students to themes such as personality, emotions, cognition, motivation and social psychology.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Desenvolupament, control i aprenentatge motorDesarrollo, control y aprendizaje motorMotor development, control and learning  (3159G02054)

The subject takes an in-depth look at the fundamental elements of motor learning and its influence on human motor development. It will also include the content needed for students to be able to design teaching-learning situations related to an introduction to sports activities that favour the development of the child or young person.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Jocs i habilitats motrius bàsiquesJuegos y habilidades motrices básicasGames and Basic Motor Skills  (3159G02059)

Motor play is an excellent way of fostering the development of motor skills.The subject will be structured around motor play as a tool for intervening in development and improving motor skills, reflecting on the educational aspects by which it is conditioned and further analysing its internal logic.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Dansa i expressió corporalDanza y expresión corporalDance and body language  (3159G02060)

This subject brings up the importance of the dance and the body expression in the gymnastics and its contribution to the development of the introjectiva capacity, expressive, communicative and creative of the students.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Esports individualsDeportes individualesIndividual Sports  (3159G02062)

Athletics is a basic individual sport as it involves three motor skills that are essential in most sports: running, jumping and throwing.The different athletics specialisms can be classified within these three specializations.Over the course of the subject, students will acquire basic knowledge that will help children to learn during their introduction to athletics: theoretical and practical knowledge and knowledge of regulations.At the same time, the subject will ensure that students, through analysis of motor skills and knowledge of corrective guidelines, are able to improve the efficiency of their own motor skills related to jumping, running and throwing.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Esports d'adversari IDeportes de adversario IAdversary Sports I  (3159G02063)

Tennis is an opponent sport.The subject looks at general aspects of the sport and introduces the basic techniques and tactics used in tennis.We present the tools and methodological resources of tennis and their transfer to other racket sports.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Esports d'adversari IIDeportes de adversario IIAdversary Sports II  (3159G02064)

Judo is a combat sport that encourages the acquisition of values and new forms of movement, enabling participants to choose from a wide range of responses to the motor problems presented.The subject looks at judo and combat sports from a practical and experiential perspective, to transmit basic contents (techniques, tactics and rules) working on the judo teaching methodology in different areas: educational, recreational and for training purposes.

OBCompulsory 6.00 A 2second semester
SUN 2second semester

Valoració i diagnòstic en fisioteràpiaValoración y diagnóstico en fisioterapiaAssessment and diagnosis in physiotherapy  (3159G01061)

The content aims to provide the skills required to evaluate the functional state of the patient/user from the perspective of physiotherapy, considering physical, psychological and social aspects.It is necessary to understand and apply manual and instrumental assessment methods and procedures in Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation and the scientific evaluation of their use and effectiveness.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Fonaments de fisioteràpiaFundamentos de Fisioterapia Fundamentals of Physiotherapy  (3159G01062)

Integration of the basic principles of the profession of physiotherapy, in addition to learning about its history and the basic tools for developing a correct clinical history and diagnosis in physiotherapy.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Anatomia IIAnatomía IIAnatomy II  (3159G01063)

Knowing the basic structures and tissues of the human body, to establish dynamic relationships with its functional organisation and to assimilate anatomical nomenclature.Knowing the types of neurons and the communication between them.Defining, locating and orientating each part of the human body.Knowing and describing the structures of the different apparatus and systems of the body, in order to understand how the body functions at a systematic level.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Teràpia manual ortopèdica ITerapia manual ortopédica IOrthopedic manual therapy I  (3159G01066)

This subject aims to provide students with the tools they need to suitably develop practical and theoretical skills within the framework of passive articular movement.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Integració clínica IIntegración clínica IClinical integration I  (3159G01068)

It includes the application of physiotherapy based on scientific evidence within the framework of effective physiotherapy. It proposes the integration of theoretical aspects for case studies.Medical history in physiotherapy. Clinical reasoning in physiotherapy.

OBCompulsory 3.00 SUN 2second semester

Second course84 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Fisiologia de l'exercici IIFisiología del ejercicio IIExercise Physiology II  (3159G02051)

It looks at the biological responses to exercise. It carries on from the Physiology of Exercise I, focusing on the adaptations of different training systems, the evolutionary aspects and physiological adaptations in different types of conditions, and fatigue in relation to physical exercise.

Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester
SUN 1first semester

Kinesiologia i biomecànica del movimentKinesiología y biomecánica del movimiento humanoKinesiology and Biomechanics of Human Movement  (3159G02052)

This subject covers human movement from the biomechanical and kinesiological perspective, and more specifically analyses different gestures and actions in sport.

Bbasic 6.00 A 1first semester
SUN 1first semester

Principis didàctics de l'activitat física i l'esportPrincipios didácticos de la actividad física y el deporteDidactic Principles of Physical Activity and Sport  (3159G02056)

The teaching theory covers the knowledge and skills required when if comes to teaching, which means this subject revolves around teaching skills and has two main objectives: knowing, analysing and evaluating the theoretical and practical foundations of teaching in general education and in physical education in particular, and building the knowledge and developing the skills that enable students to design, develop and evaluate teaching-learning situations in the framework of physical education and sport, and also, to start to evaluate teaching practice from a reflective and critical perspective.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Programació dels ensenyaments de l'educació física en el sistema educatiuProgramación de las enseñanzas de la educación física en el sistema educativoProgramming of physical education teaching in the education system  (3159G02057)

Programming teaching in the education system involves systemising the teaching-learning process to ensure it is aligned as closely as possible with the intended educational objectives. This process requires constant decision-making to determine the objectives, content, methodologies and activities and assessments that will define educational practice. The purpose of the subject is for students to acquire declarative, procedural and attitudinal knowledge related to this process.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Estadística i metodologia de la investigació aplicada a l'activitat físicaEstadística y metodología de investigación aplicada a la actividad físicaStatistics and Research Methodology Applied to Physical Activity  (3159G02058)

This subject serves as an introduction to the world of science, knowledge creation and as a gateway to the field of science, a distinctive feature of university education.This knowledge should help students respond to any questions that arise in different areas of their physical activity and sports study programme. It is for that reason that they also need information-searching skills, to find information related to the problem they wish to resolve. Statistics and scientific method are key to carrying out the research methodology and process in our area. Lastly, the aim is for students to learn the basic procedures for understanding and producing scientific texts based on different methodologies.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Esports aquàticsDeportes acuáticosAquatic Sports  (3159G02066)

This subject aims to give an easy-to-understand overview of the tasks of a professional directing activities that take place in a swimming pool, with a more in-depth focus on learning and developing swimming skills. Likewise, it is intended to provide sufficient resources for planning any type of activity in this environment so highly demanded by the public.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Teoria de l'entrenament 1: Bases de l'entrenamentTeoría del entrenamiento I: Bases del entrenamientoTraining Theory I: Training Fundamentals  (3159G02067)

Over the course of the degree programme, students will study 3 training subjects. In this first subject, the aim is for students to understand the foundations of training theory, and the changes to the different organic systems caused by physical activity.Students will complete the subject by organising work loads to achieve improvement objectives for non-complex situations.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Bases patofisiològiques IBases patofisiológicas IPathological bases I  (3159G01070)

The subject presents the study of the concepts of health and illness through fundamental definitions, the identification of the main vital signs and the physiopathological processes. It also includes the study of the main pharmacological groups. It examines the most frequent medical-surgical pathologies, including descriptions, diagnosis and the main treatments, all from a psycho-bio-social perspective.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Teràpia manual ortopèdica IITerapia Manual Ortopédica IIOrthopedic manual therapy II  (3159G01072)

Foundations, general and specific approaches within the framework of massotherapy and its application to different pathologies and to preserve health.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Patologia traumatològicaPatología traumatológicaPathology of Trauma  (3159G01073)

A medico-surgical approach to orthopaedic and traumatic disorders of the neuro-muscular-skeletal system.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Bases patofisiològiques IIBases patofisiológicas IIPathological bases II  (3159G01074)

It includes the study of the medical-surgical pathologies typical of the different clinical specialities, through content on physiopathological processes, the recognition of signs and symptoms, as well as their diagnosis and treatment.

Bbasic 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Fisioteràpia neuromusculesquelèticaFisioterapia neuromusculoesqueléticaNeuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy  (3159G01076)

Addressing and treating physiotherapy patients with locomotor system injuries.Specific physiotherapy treatments for bone, joint and soft tissue injuries.Addressing and treating physiotherapy patients with amputations and serious burns.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Teràpia manual ortopèdica IIITerapia Manual Ortopédica IIIOrthopedic manual therapy III  (3159G01077)

Knowledge and foundations of structural osteoarticular treatment from the perspective of physiotherapy

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Agents electrofísics en FisioteràpiaAgentes electrofísicos en FisioterapiaElectrophysical agents in physiotherapy  (3159G01078)

The aim of this subject is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the Application of Physical Agents within the framework of Physiotherapy, as a treatment tool, through theoretical and practical classes.In order to put into practice the knowledge students acquire over the course of the year, (and also over the course of the degree up to that moment) Clinical Activity Sessions will be included in the teaching period where students will have the opportunity to offer a physiotherapy service to real patients.

OBCompulsory 3.00 SUN 2second semester

Integració clínica IIIntegración clínica IIClinical integration II  (3159G01079)

The application of clinical reasoning in physiotherapy in cases of different complexity through the integration of theoretical and practical contents on the study of cases. It will also include the implementation of professional skills and attitudes for solving problems.

OBCompulsory 3.00 SUN 2second semester

Third course84 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Activitat física a la naturaActividad física en la naturalezaPhysical Activity in Nature  (3159G02061)

The concept of physical activity in the natural environment is defined, giving the main characteristics and classifications.The normative and legislative framework that regulates them is reviewed.We propose experiences in the natural environment with the intention of assessing their use in future professional work.We propose tools for planning, directing, putting into practice and evaluating physical activities in the natural environment.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Esports col·lectiusDeportes colectivosTeam Sports  (3159G02065)

This subject focuses on the basic concepts of organising and developing team sports and on the practice and assimilation of understandable models of introducing students to sport.

OBCompulsory 12.00 SUN 2second semester

Teoria de l'entrenament 2: Metodologia de l'entrenament esportiuTeoría del entrenamiento II: Metodología del entrenamiento deportivoTraining Theory II: Sports Training Methodology  (3159G02068)

This subject focuses primarily on acquiring knowledge in the areas of planning and programming for sports training.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Nutrició i ajudes ergogèniquesNutrición y ayudas ergogénicasNutrition and Ergogenic Aids  (3159G02072)

In this subject, the students study physiology and the metabolism in relation to energy balance, health and sports performance.To this effect, an in-depth analysis is made of the different nutrients and their contribution to the diet and performance of the sportsperson.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Legislació esportiva i direcció d'organitzacions esportivesLegislación deportiva y dirección de organizaciones deportivasSports Legislation and Management of Sports Organizations  (3159G02073)

The subject aims to equip students with the resources that will enable them to interpret for themselves the legislative framework of sport in their professional work.Knowing the legislative and institutional framework in which physical activity and sport is carried out will enable the future graduate to develop their professional activity with a guaranteed level of quality and legal security.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Gestió econòmica i direcció de recursos humans en l'esportGestión económica y dirección de recursos humanos en el deporteEconomic management and human resources management in sport  (3159G02074)

The subject integrates the different areas of knowledge acquired by students during their degree, but applies it particularly to real-world cases or simulated situations that introduce students to the reality of the professional world.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Disseny, intervenció i avaluació en l'educació física i l'esportDiseño, intervención y evaluación en la educación física y el deporteDesign, intervention and evaluation in physical education and sport  (3159G02077)

The subject provides students with the tools that will enable them to carefully analyse the context in order to design physical activity and sports programmes and services.For the analysis they need to collect relevant information, correctly interpret this information, design a programme and finally have the capacity to evaluate it.The subject provides a professional intervention methodology for adapting to the needs and opportunities of the context.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Fisioteràpia uroginecològicaFisioterapia uroginecológicaUrogynecological physiotherapy  (3159G01080)

The subject addresses the study and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions from a physiotherapy perspective.

OBCompulsory 3.00 SUN 1first semester

Fisioteràpia en geriatriaFisioterapia en geriatríaPhysiotherapy in geriatrics  (3159G01081)

This subject aims to help students understand and address the ageing process and the elderly through physiotherapy.

OBCompulsory 3.00 SUN 1first semester

Patologia en neurologiaPatología en neurologíaPathology in neurology  (3159G01082)

Introduction to movement disorders and pathological gait of neurological origin.This course aims to cover the physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems, complementary examinations in neurology and related systems and the most relevant neurological diseases in children and adults.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Patologia cardiorespiratòriaPatología cardiorrespiratoriaCardiorespiratory pathology  (3159G01083)

The subject covers the physical and biomechanical properties of the cardiorespiratory system.Students will learn the pathophysiology of the main cardiac and respiratory pathologies.The bases of the main complementary tests in the respiratory area and their interpretation will be studied.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Patologia en pediatriaPatología en pediatríaPathology in pediatrics  (3159G01084)

The course provides a foundation in the pathophysiology of the main paediatric pathologies.

OBCompulsory 3.00 SUN 1first semester

Fisioteràpia en pediatriaFisioterapia en pediatríaPhysiotherapy in pediatrics   (3159G01086)

This subject aims to teach child development and the various factors related to it, as well as how to perform physiotherapy assessments and treatments for different paediatric pathologies.

OBCompulsory 3.00 SUN 2second semester

Fisioteràpia cardiorespiratòriaFisioterapia cardiorespiratoriaCardiorespiratory physiotherapy  (3159G01087)

“Notions of anatomy and biomechanics of the thoraco-pulmonary system will be covered, as well as the physiology and pathophysiology of cardiac and respiratory diseases.The physical properties of the locomotor system and the defence mechanisms of the airways will also be studied. Knowledge will be gained of the main respiratory (obstructive and restrictive) and cardiac illnesses and their effect on a physiotherapy level.Students will learn about the main respiratory examinations, as well as the basics of respiratory physiotherapy techniques both at a ventilation level and at the level of draining secretions.Another aim of the subject is to learn the main methods of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.”

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Fisioteràpia en neurologiaFisioterapia en neurologíaPhysiotherapy in neurology  (3159G01088)

Evaluation and treatment of the different neurological alterations caused by injury to the nervous system.

OBCompulsory 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Fourth course33 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Pràcticum IPrácticum IPracticum I  (3159G01090)

The aim of the practicum is to establish an exchange between the theoretical knowledge, observation and decision-making needed to practise physiotherapy.

EPExternal Placements 15.00 SUN Aannual

Optional subjects 4th course24 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Futbol IFútbol IFootball I  (3159G02078)

In this theoretical and practical introduction to football course, students will acquire the concepts, abilities and specific skills needed to resolve real match situations and, at the same time, be able to teach football at a beginner's level.

OPoptional 6.00 B 1first semester

Bàsquet IBaloncesto IBasketball I  (3159G02079)

Team sports are part of the Physical Education curriculum in compulsory secondary education (ESO) and upper secondary school education.This course reflects on the technical, tactical and regulatory elements of basketball.Different activities will be proposed for the creation of tasks, assessment and sequencing applied to the real context.With a view to students acquiring procedural, declarative and strategic knowledge that provides them with a level of proficiency in the teaching of basketball to beginners and in secondary education.

OPoptional 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Handbol IBalonmano IHandball I  (3159G02080)

This course presents the regulatory, technical, tactical and strategic fundamentals of handball and its reduced-size version, mini-handball.It also shows the stages of the process of introducing handball to beginners: from the point where the ball is the centre of attention to the start of the structured game.For each stage, we define the specific objectives, the technical, tactical and strategic contents around which it is structured and the guidelines and methodological recommendations to achieve them.

OPoptional 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Fitness i noves tendències esportives IFitness y nuevas tendencias deportivas IFitness and new sports trends I  (3159G02081)

The aim of this course is to offer students the opportunity to learn about new trends in training and physical preparation for athletes.Resources related to personal training in the fitness sector will be presented.

OPoptional 6.00 SUN 1first semester

Futbol IIFútbol IIFootball II  (3159G02082)

In this theoretical-practical module on improving football skills, students will work to acquire specific concepts and abilities to address real game situations and, at the same time, become competent in terms of technical skills and performance in football and physical preparation.

OPoptional 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Bàsquet IIBaloncesto IIBasketball II  (3159G02083)

The subject will be structured into study of the technique, tactics, planning and physical preparation in basketball.The course will cover topics related to technical and tactical training, as well as planning and specific preparation for high-performance basketball.

OPoptional 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Handbol IIBalonmano IIHandball II  (3159G02084)

This advanced handball course offers a much more specific approach to teaching the sport.In the first part of the "Specialisation in Handball" course, we present all the content that students need to master in order to train as a handball professional and there will be theoretical and practical classes where we will learn to work with this content and create a methodological progression in order to be able to teach the material.In the second part of the “High Performance Handball” course we will look at more competitive aspects such as planning, team direction and the role of a handball coach.

OPoptional 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Fitness i noves tendències esportives IIFitness y nuevas tendencias deportivas IIFitness and new sports trends II  (3159G02085)

The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about new trends in group fitness activities.

OPoptional 6.00 SUN 2second semester

Third-language requisite

* Level B2 - German
* Level B2 - English
* Level B2 - French
* Level B2 - Italian
* Level C1 - German
* Level C1 - English
* Level C1 - French
* Level C1 - Italian
* Level C2 - German
* Level C2 - English
* Level C2 - French
* Level C2 - Italian
* Level C1.1 - English
* Level C1.1 - French
* Level C1.1 - German
* English third-language requirement
* French third-language requirement
* Italian third-language requirement
* German third-language requirement

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