Certificate in Psychology Applied to Sports Injuries

€ 625 4 monthly payments of 156,25

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€ 625

4 monthly payments of 156,25

Inicia

Dez 10, 2025

Nível: introdutório
Modalidade:
Duração: 3 meses
Dedicação: 6/8 hs por semana
Ensinado em: Spanish

Descrição

Injuries are one of the greatest challenges athletes face throughout their careers. Beyond the physiological impact and consequences, injuries also significantly affect athletes’ mental health, motivation, and confidence—ultimately influencing their performance and overall well-being.

The Certificate in Psychology Applied to Sports Injuries aims to provide psychological tools based on the latest scientific advances to help understand and manage the emotional impact of injuries. Through this program, sports professionals will gain a deep understanding of the various psychological processes triggered by injury and will learn to apply strategies for prevention, intervention, and reintegration—supporting athletes in returning to their highest level.

This program is part of Barça’s philosophy of continuous education, designed for both athletes and the technical staff and professionals who support them. The goal is to train specialists capable of addressing recovery not only from a physical standpoint, but also from a mental one—aligned with the holistic and forward-thinking approach that defines FC Barcelona.

PROFESSORES ESPECIALISTAS

Profesor

Albert de Bonis Freixes
Sport and Exercise Psychologist, specialized in high-performance, nutrition, health, and well-being. Experience in providing psychological support to athletes, coaches, and teams in both development and high-performance sports environments.
Profesor

Stefania Paiz Carlos
Psychologist specialized in sport, with extensive experience working with high-performance athletes across various disciplines. She has been part of coaching staffs in professional football clubs and national teams, providing psychological support in highly demanding competitive environments.
Profesor

Rubén Bravo Carvajal
Sport and Health Psychologist with experience in clubs such as FC Barcelona, RC Celta de Vigo, and the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Profesor

Ricardo González Ferrada
Sports psychologist with extensive experience working with high-performance athletes and teams across various disciplines. As Director of WinningMind Consultores, he has advised Olympic and professional athletes at both national and international levels, contributing to the achievement of gold medals, Olympic records, and world records.
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MODULE 1: Introduction to Sport Psychology

Conceptualization of sport psychology for individuals and teams

Role and functions of the sport psychologist

MODULE 2: Mental Training; Psychological Preparation for Training and Competition

Training of psychological variables that affect performance

Cohesion, communication, and leadership

MODULE 3: Mental Health and Sport

Mental health in high-performance sports contexts

Common mental disorders in sports injury scenarios

MODULE 4: Introduction to the Psychology of Sports Injuries

Conceptualization of sports injuries: types and risk factors

Theoretical models on psychological response to injury (Kubler-Ross, Wiese-Bjornstal, Heil, biopsychosocial model)

MODULE 1: Psychological Response and Injury Assessment

Stress, grief, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, etc.

Psychological assessment tools in sports injury contexts

MODULE 2: Factors Influencing Sports Injuries

Stress and vulnerability to injury: Andersen and Williams' stress-injury theory, Bahr & Krosshaug (2005), etc.

Burnout, eating disorders, overtraining, workload, etc.

Psychological traits, trait anxiety, context and environment

MODULE 3: Psychological Phases in the Rehabilitation Process

Emotional reactions at each stage of recovery

Motivation and adherence to rehabilitation: strengthening commitment, resilience

MODULE 4: Injury Rehabilitation Intervention Techniques I

Cognitive restructuring and management of negative thoughts

Visualization and mental practice for functional recovery

MODULE 1: Psychological Factors in Sports Injury Prevention

Emotional regulation and its relationship with injury incidence

Prevention strategies: mindfulness, attention and arousal control, healthy lifestyle habits, sleep and rest, nutrition, etc.

MODULE 2: Injury Rehabilitation Intervention Techniques II

Biofeedback, applied relaxation techniques, neuroscience

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

MODULE 3: Return to Play and Psychological Readaptation

Fear of reinjury and confidence in recovery

Strategies for gradual return and rebuilding athletic identity

The role of the interdisciplinary team in the reintegration process

MODULE 4: Case Study and Practical Applications

Analysis of real cases in individual and team sports

Collaboration with coaches and medical staff for a comprehensive approach

Designing a psychological intervention plan for an injured athlete

Aprende a

  • The Certificate in Psychology Applied to Sports Injuries is designed to train professionals capable of: Identifying and assessing the emotional and psychological impact of an injury on athletes. Designing psychological intervention strategies to improve the recovery process and promote an effective return to competition. Understanding and contributing to the development of prevention and recovery programs to support a smooth return to training and competition. Working within multi- and interdisciplinary teams—alongside medical staff, strength and conditioning coaches, return-to-play specialists, physiotherapists, etc.—to provide a holistic approach to injury treatment. Upon completion of the program, participants will acquire the competencies to manage sports injuries from a psychological perspective, contributing to enhanced athletic performance through the promotion of emotional well-being.

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  • Garantir a transparência do processo de certificação.
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  • Acredita a aquisição de competências e habilidades específicas.

O que inclui?

ACESSO AO MATERIAL DE ESTUDO 24 HORAS, ONDE QUISER E A PARTIR DE QUALQUER DISPOSITIVO
Acompanhamento, acompanhamento e suporte virtual de um especialista na área
ACTIVIDADES E NOTAS COM FEEDBACK PERSONALIZADO
FÓRUNS DE DEBATE E INTERAÇÃO COM COMPANHEIROS DE TODO O MUNDO
CERTIFICADO EMITIDO PELO BARÇA INNOVATION HUB E VALIDADO PELA INSTITUIÇÃO CORRESPONDENTE.
Autoavaliações para medir o progresso de sua aprendizagem.

Educação

TODOS OS PROGRAMAS

4 monthly payments of 156,25

€ 625