Bachelor's Degree in Sport Sciences

The work developed by a student during one academic year, according to the indicative plan of the course and on a full time basis, totals 60 ECTS.


Study Programme

Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Auxology and Kinanthropology 1 1st Semester Compulsory CD 4.5
General Human Physiology I 1 1st Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
History of Education 1 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 4.5
Kineanthropology 1 1st Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Kinesiology I 1 1st Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Practical Sports I - Gymnastics 1 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies I - Rugby 1 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies I - Swimming 1 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies I - Skating 1 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Pratical Studies I - Athletics 1 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Pratical Studies I - Portuguese Traditional Games 1 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
General Human Physiology II 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Introduction to Statistics 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Kinesiology II 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Motor Development and Adaptation 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Practical Studies II - Aerobic 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies II - Canoeing 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies II - Football 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies II - Volleiball 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Pratical Studies II - Capoeira 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Pratical Studies II - Climbing 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Sociology of Education 1 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 4.5
Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Biomechanics 2 1st Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Integrated Teaching in Physical Education 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 4.5
Motor Control and Learning 2 1st Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Pedagogy of Sports 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 4.5
Physiology of Exercise 2 1st Semester Compulsory CAF 4.5
Practical Studies III - Basketball 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies III - Orienteering 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies III - Handball 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Practical Studies III - Tennis 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Pratical Studies III - Judo 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Pratical Studies III - Rowing 2 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 1.25
Exercise Biochemistry 2 2nd Semester Compulsory CAF 6.0
Exercise Prescription 2 2nd Semester Compulsory CAF 6.0
Planning and Periodisation of Training 2 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 6.0
Sports for Children and Youth 2 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 6.0
Teaching Practice 2 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 6.0
Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Analysis of Educational Organisations 3 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 4.0
Analysis of the Teaching Process 3 1st Semester Compulsory CEF 4.0
Educational and Sports Gerontology 3 1st Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Optional Individual and Team Sports I 3 1st Semester Compulsory CD 6.0
Organisation of Leisure Activities 3 1st Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Sport and Exercise in Special Populations 3 1st Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Sports Psychology 3 1st Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Curricular Development 3 2nd Semester Compulsory CEF 4.0
Nutrition and Sports 3 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Optional Individual and Team Sports II 3 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 6.0
Physical Conditioning Methods 3 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Sociology of Sport 3 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Sports Ethics and Law 3 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 4.0
Sports Organisation and Management 3 2nd Semester Compulsory CD 4.0