Bachelor's Degree

Sport, Fitness and Wellness

Higher School of Social Sciences, Education and Sports

Introduction

Course Coordination

António Carlos Rodrigues Sampaio

coord.ip.dcfbe@ipmaia.pt

Description

This Bachelor’s degree pursues the general goal of graduating in Sport, Fitness and Wellness. It is a 1st cycle course with 6 semesters (180 ECTS), whose main objective is to train qualified and specialized professionals who can act with competence and commitment in a rapidly expanding sector, with urgent needs of qualified human resources :

at the level of gymnasiums and academies, in physical activities in the areas of fitness;
in personalized training (PT);
in physical evaluation and physical exercise prescription;
in the technical direction of gymnasiums;
in physical activity for recreation and leisure, focusing on the promotion of health and well-being.

Admission

Admission exams 2026/2027

Requires the satisfaction of prerequisites of GROUP B - Interpersonal Communication (medical statement).

Proof of functional and physical aptitude

Medical Statement under the terms of the deliberation of the National Commission for Access to Higher Education that defines the pre-requisites for application to higher education. This medical statement is mandatory for matriculation and enrolment.

Holders of a Portuguese secondary education diploma may apply through one of the following options:

1. One admission exam

Choose one of the following exams:

17 Math. Applied to Social Sciences

18 Portuguese

2. A set of two admission exams

Choose one of the following exam combinations:

02 Biology and Geology
18 Portuguese

09 Geography
17 Math. Applied to Social Sciences

09 Geography
18 Portuguese

17 Math. Applied to Social Sciences
18 Portuguese

02 Biology and Geology
09 Geography

02 Biology and Geology
17 Math. Applied to Social Sciences

Calculation of the Application Score

The calculation of the application score depends on the number of admission exams used in the application:

1. One admission exam

Secondary Final Average 50%

Admission Exam 50%

2. A set of two admission exams

Secondary Final Average 50%

1st Admission Exam 25%

2nd Admission Exam 25%

Distinctive Features

The degree in Sport, Fitness and Wellness at IPMAIA provides a full professional and personal development for students, enhanced by the academic relationship with highly qualified teachers, with a strong connection to the world of sports organizations, in the context of an excellent Academic Campus. National students will be able to contact with colleagues from different nationalities, cultures and visions, and may also benefit from incentives for international exchange programs.

Partner Organisations

Professional Opportunities

Gymnasiums and academies, fitness and wellness centers, health clubs, public administration institutions and rehabilitation clinics are the natural market for holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Sport, Fitness and Wellness, who are qualified to conduct, among others, the following tasks:

Teaching specific fitness and wellness activities, such as:

bodybuilding, localized, water aerobics, cardiofitness, step, indoor cycling, body & mind, crosstraining, swimming, pilates;

Providing physical condition assessments and exercise prescription in different populations, including children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with chronic diseases;
Developing personalized training programs to maintain and improve the physical condition and well-being of young people and adults;
Leading teams for the development and monitoring of programs to promote the health and well-being of the population, and public health surveillance;
Conducting the technical direction of gymnasiums and academies, fitness and wellness centers, and health clubs;
Teaching in Curriculum Enrichment Activities (AEC) - Physical and Sports Activity, 1st Cycle of Basic Education (cf. Dispatch no. 14460/2008).

Accreditation

Registry

Course registered at the General Directorate of Higher Education with the numbe R/A-CR 28/2018, 16 May of 2018.

Publication in the Official Gazette

Notice nº 7359/2018 , 2nd series, nº 104 of 30 May

Accreditation of the Study Program

Study Program self-evaluation guidelines(in portuguese)

Decision: Accredited for 6 years

Publication Date: 10-04-2018

Official information A3ES: Accreditation result

Study Program Evaluation

Sttudy Program self-evaliation report (in portuguese)

1st Year	Period	ECTS
1st Year	61274 - Anatomophysiology I	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
1st Year	61275 - Anthropology Of Sport And Exercise	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	3
1st Year	61276 - Physical Activity, Health And Wellness	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	5
1st Year	61277 - Fitness I	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	5
1st Year	61278 - Introduction To Scientific Research In Sport And Exercise	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
1st Year	61279 - Psychology Of Development In Sport And Exercise	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
1st Year	61280 - Systematics Of Sport I	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	5
1st Year	61281 - Anatomophysiology II	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	5
1st Year	61282 - Motor Control And Learning	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	5
1st Year	61283 - Motor Development	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	4
1st Year	61284 - Fitness II	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	6
1st Year	61285 - Nutrition In Sports And Exercise	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	4
1st Year	61286 - Psychology Of Health And Wellness	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	3
1st Year	61287 - Systematics Of Sport II	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	3

2nd Year	Period	ECTS
2nd Year	61288 - Evaluation And Prescription Of Exercise I	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61289 - Biomechanics Of Sports Activities	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61290 - Physiology Of Effort	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61291 - Fitness III	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	6
2nd Year	61292 - Sports Management I	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61293 - Systematics Of Sport III	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
2nd Year	61294 - Evaluation And Prescription Of Exercise II	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61295 - Fitness IV	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	6
2nd Year	61296 - Methodologies Of Scientific Research In Sport And Exercise	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61297 - Pedagogy Of Sport And Exercise	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61298 - Psychology Of Sport And Exercise	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	5
2nd Year	61299 - Traumatology And First Aid	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	4

3rd Year	Period	ECTS
3rd Year	61300 - Evaluation And Prescription Of Exercise III	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
3rd Year	61301 - Group Dynamics In Sport And Exercise	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
3rd Year	61302 - Fitness V	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	7
3rd Year	61303 - Fitness VI	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	7
3rd Year	61304 - Sports Management II	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
3rd Year	61305 - Sociology Of Sport	Period	1st Semester	ECTS	4
3rd Year	61306 - Physical Activity In Work Context	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	3
3rd Year	61307 - Internship	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	17
3rd Year	61308 - Fitness Ethics, Deontology And Legislation	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	3
3rd Year	61309 - English	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	3
3rd Year	61310 - Public Health And Physical Activity	Period	2nd Semester	ECTS	4

Ana Isabel da Silva Meneses Ana Isabel da Silva Meneses Ana Isabel da Silva Meneses
Ana João Coelho Querido Ana Joao Coelho Querido Ana João Coelho Querido
Ana Luísa Teixeira Nunes Pereira Ana Luisa Teixeira Nunes Pereira Ana Luísa Teixeira Nunes Pereira
Andreia Patrícia de Sousa Pereira Teques Andreia Patricia de Sousa Pereira Teques Andreia Patrícia de Sousa Pereira Teques
António Carlos Rodrigues Sampaio Antonio Carlos Rodrigues Sampaio António Carlos Rodrigues Sampaio
Bruno Rafael Rodrigues Sampaio Bruno Rafael Rodrigues Sampaio Bruno Rafael Rodrigues Sampaio
César Edgar de Sousa Leão Cesar Edgar de Sousa Leao César Edgar de Sousa Leão
Iolanda Catarina Moreira Cardoso Iolanda Catarina Moreira Cardoso Iolanda Catarina Moreira Cardoso
João Henrique Pataco Tomás Joao Henrique Pataco Tomas João Henrique Pataco Tomás
Jorge Miguel Teixeira Nunes Pereira Jorge Miguel Teixeira Nunes Pereira Jorge Miguel Teixeira Nunes Pereira
Lígia da Costa Guilherme Ligia da Costa Guilherme Lígia da Costa Guilherme
Luís António Magalhães Pinto de Sousa Luis Antonio Magalhaes Pinto de Sousa Luís António Magalhães Pinto de Sousa
Luís Filipe Gonçalves Fernandes Luis Filipe Goncalves Fernandes Luís Filipe Gonçalves Fernandes
Mafalda Iolanda Costa Machado Mafalda Iolanda Costa Machado Mafalda Iolanda Costa Machado
Nuno Jorge Sousa Moreira Pimenta Nuno Jorge Sousa Moreira Pimenta Nuno Jorge Sousa Moreira Pimenta
Paulo Miguel Pinto Moreira Santiago Paulo Miguel Pinto Moreira Santiago Paulo Miguel Pinto Moreira Santiago
Pedro Daniel Nunes Martins Pedro Daniel Nunes Martins Pedro Daniel Nunes Martins
Ricardo Jorge Lemos Pimenta Ricardo Jorge Lemos Pimenta Ricardo Jorge Lemos Pimenta
Ricardo Luís de Almeida Maia Ferreira Ricardo Luis de Almeida Maia Ferreira Ricardo Luís de Almeida Maia Ferreira
Ricardo Manuel Almeida Maia Ricardo Manuel Almeida Maia Ricardo Manuel Almeida Maia
Sandra Isabel Dinis Santos Sandra Isabel Dinis Santos Sandra Isabel Dinis Santos
Sara Salomé Gabriel Mota Sara Salome Gabriel Mota Sara Salomé Gabriel Mota
Sónia Maria dos Santos Leite Ruão Pinheiro Harry Leite Sonia Maria dos Santos Leite Ruao Pinheiro Harry Leite Sónia Maria dos Santos Leite Ruão Pinheiro Harry Leite
Tatiana Gonçalves dos Santos Costa Tatiana Goncalves dos Santos Costa Tatiana Gonçalves dos Santos Costa
Thabata Castelo Branco Telles Thabata Castelo Branco Telles Thabata Castelo Branco Telles
Tiago Rafael Oliveira Moreira Tiago Rafael Oliveira Moreira Tiago Rafael Oliveira Moreira

Course Regulations

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