Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Primary Education
The courses you need, including international teaching placements, if you want to work as a PE teacher, coach or sports trainer
What is the Dual Bachelor's Degree in CAFYDE and Primary Education?
The Double Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFYD) and Primary Education at Comillas Pontifical University is a five-year on-campus programme that trains professionals to work as primary school PE teachers, fitness trainers, sports coaches or sports directors. It is taught in Madrid and allows students to specialise in up to three areas: Teaching Physical Activity and Sport, Physical Education, and a Foreign Language (English).
With this five-year Bachelor's Degree, you can specialise in up to three areas:
- CAFYDE: specialisation in the Teaching of Physical Activity and Sport.
- Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education: specialisation in Physical Education (required to teach in this subject area).
- Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education: specialisation in Foreign Language: English (required to teach in this subject area).
- CentersCiencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
- LanguagesSpanish
- CertificationOfficial Bachelor's degrees
- ModalityFace to face
- Duration5 years (401,5 ECTS)
- Starts On01/09/2027
- Seats50
Si necesitas más información puedes rellenar el siguiente formulario y recibirás información de este programa.
Why study it at Comillas CIHS?
If you are passionate about sport and physical education, this dual Bachelor's Degree will qualify you to become a primary school teacher specialising in physical education, as well as a professional in the various branches of sports science. The Bachelor's Degree emphasises practical learning, with work placements from the second to the fifth year, as well as ongoing experiential learning in direct contact with the professional world, both nationally and internationally. It is taught face-to-face at the Comillas CIHS Campus in Madrid.
Furthermore, Comillas offers small class sizes, a specialisation in English, access to the Catholic Schools Network’s job bank, preparation designed to develop the skills needed to sit the Physical Education teaching qualification exams, and the opportunity to continue your training by undertaking our Master’s in Teacher Training.
Registration
1.788,54€Monthly
758,94€During
9 monthsTotal
8.619,00€
Curriculum
Study Plan
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, and Primary Education / GCAFYDE+GEP 16
YEARS
Subjects of the Diploma in Personal, Communicative, and Professional Skills
Subjects of the Diploma in Ecclesiastical Declaration of Sufficiency as Professor of Religion (DECA)
ANNUAL COURSES
Credits
- Functional anatomy of the locomotor system
- Motor Development, Learning and Control
- General Didactics
- English for Education I
- Human Physiology
- Foundations of sports initiation
- Foundations of sports played against opponents and their Didactics
- Basic Psychoeducational Processes
- Psychology of development in school age
- Society, Culture and Education
- Religion, Culture and Values
ANNUAL COURSES
Credits
- Scientific Updating and Experimental Science Curriculum
- Biomechanics applied to the teaching of physical activity and sport
- The Christian Message
- Teaching Staff in the Organisation of Educational Centres
- English for Education II
- Physiology of exercise
- Foundations of the Team Sports and their Didactics (I)
- Foundations of Individual Sports and their Didactics (I)
- Learning and Service
ANNUAL COURSES
Credits
- Scientific Updating and Spanish Language Curriculum
- Scientific Updating and Mathematics Curriculum
- Fundamentals of Individual Sports and its Didactics II
- Research Methodology and Data Analysis in Physical Activity and Sport
- Practicum II
- Theory and Practice of Sports Training
1st TERM
Credits
The data speaks for itself...
Students on this degree course who are undertaking work placements
University students involved in service-learning projects
Alumni of the university who would recommend the degree programme they studied.
What sets us apart?
Our admissions process is rigorous; we want the best students and the best people. That is why we offer high-quality programmes, including Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate degrees, PhDs and specialised courses, which will equip you with the professional skills you need to succeed in the world of work and in society.
Where to find us
We are situated in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of Madrid, surrounded by nature. Come and visit us.
CANTOBLANCO HEADQUARTERS
Address:
C. Universidad de Comillas, 3–5, 28049 – Madrid
Transport:
Commuter train: Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Buses: Routes 714, 827, 827A, 828
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Useful resources
Download all the useful information relating to your Bachelor's Degree programme.
Work Experience
We prepare you for your future and introduce you to the real world through comprehensive work experience placements.
Career prospects
With this dual Bachelor's Degree, you’ll be able to work towards transforming society
With this Bachelor's Degree, you will be eligible for the following roles:
Physical Education Teacher
Fitness Coach (Personal Trainer)
Sporting Director
Sports Coach
Primary school teacher and tutor
Primary School PE Teacher
Primary School English Teacher
Alumni
Find out what students who have studied with us have to say and see what their experience was like!
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Álvaro Bueno
Doble Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, y Educación Primaria
My education at this university has allowed me to acquire the technical knowledge necessary to offer a rigorous and high-quality training service.
Ciencias Humanas y Sociales (Comillas CIHS)
Álvaro Cara Carrasco
Doble Grado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, y Educación Primaria
I would like to highlight two strengths of Comillas: the training and attention of the teaching staff, and the ability to carry out work placements from the first minute.
Comillas Core Skills Program
Whatever subject you study, Comillas Core Skills complements your Bachelor's Degree: 12 credits spread across your Degree programme that develop the skills and judgement needed to round off your education. Communication, teamwork, technology, critical thinking and leadership are developed throughout your Degree and tailored to your professional field.
Admissions and Scholarships
Follow all the steps in our admissions process and become a student at Comillas
Apply for admission
Please fill in the form with your details and indicate which programmes you are interested in.
Validation
The General Secretariat will review the documentation and notify you once it has been validated.
Entrance examinations
Candidates will sit the written entrance examinations.
Letter of acceptance
We will let you know whether you have been accepted and into which year group. All you need to do is confirm that you wish to join Comillas.
Enrolment formalities
You will officially become a Comillas student and will have access to your personal online account.
Scholarships and grants
Follow all the steps and become a student at Comillas
Comillas is firmly committed to supporting students who demonstrate academic ability and merit but have limited financial resources; each academic year, the university invests a significant amount of resources in scholarships and study grants. This effort is funded through the university’s own resources and contributions from the Comillas University Foundation, but also thanks to donations from major foundations, organisations and individuals.
Information for students
Information and requirements
- Entry Requirements
The recommended entry profile for anyone wishing to study the Double Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (CAFYDE) and Primary Education is that of a person interested not only in practising sport, but also in promoting physical activity as a fundamental element of personal development and wellbeing, and who would like to share this knowledge with others as a coach or PE teacher, as a sports manager, or as a promoter of sport and health-related activities both within and outside educational settings. It is also very important that candidates demonstrate an interest in the pedagogical training that is essential to the preparation of future teachers. If you wish to become a teacher, you should have a keen interest in understanding human beings and a reasonable confidence that educational intervention, in both formal and non-formal settings, can make a decisive contribution to people’s well-being. Furthermore, it is important to be convinced that, through the education of future citizens, we can help to create societies that are increasingly fair, better equipped to face the challenges of the future, and more united. Likewise, students are expected to demonstrate a strong desire to commit to achieving academic excellence at university level and to be characterised by an interest in cultural, educational, psychological and social matters.
- Entry Requirements and Documentation
To begin your studies, you must demonstrate that you meet the legal entry requirements for the University.
Faculty of teachers
The lecturers at Comillas CIHS represent a wide range of expertise and are recognised as leading professionals and academics in their fields.
Quality and regulations
Information on the quality and official regulations governing the qualification.
Official qualification
Documentation relating to the official status of the qualification
Quality Management System
Composition of the Monitoring Committees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Comillas University offers up to three specialisations within its Dual Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Primary Education: Teaching of Physical Activity and Sport, Physical Education, and a Foreign Language (English). In addition, the programme includes work placements from the second to the fifth year, both in schools and at sports organisations.
Whilst attending information sessions and open days is not essential, it will help candidates gain a deeper understanding of the programmes, familiarise themselves with the syllabuses and clarify any queries. Apply for admission and, once your application has been approved, you will be able to sit the entrance exams. Once you have been notified of the result, you can complete your enrolment.
Yes. There are various scholarship schemes available, depending on the faculty and the degree programmes. However, they are all designed to help students and their families with the payment of monthly fees. Generally speaking, grants cover between 40 per cent and 75 per cent of fees, although in exceptional circumstances they may cover a higher percentage. Comillas students can also apply for various publicly funded schemes, such as the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Scholarship or the Community of Madrid Excellence Scholarship. In collaboration with a number of halls of residence and university accommodation providers, Comillas also runs a grant programme for accommodation in Madrid, aimed at students who need to commute from other areas.