Program Highlights

Program Dates

May 31 – June 20, 2025

Faculty Directors

Adam Kiefer, Department of Exercise and Sport Science

Program Highlights

Integrated Academic Experience: The program centers around the intersection of sport science, data analytics, and performance technology. You’ll explore the latest innovations used by top football clubs and sports organizations to optimize performance and health. Through project-based learning, you’ll also analyze broader connections between sport, technology, and urban ecosystems.

Professional Exposure: Expect behind-the-scenes access to FC Barcelona, the Olympic Performance Center in St. Cugat, and other cutting-edge sport science hubs. Experts from Girona FC and elite training facilities will offer unique insights into the science and application of athlete management.

Broad Themes: Coursework emphasizes group projects on Health vs. Performance – two critical themes in modern sport science – allowing students to delve into real-world challenges faced by elite athletes.

Barcelona Innovation Hub (BiHub): Experience firsthand how one of the world’s top sport clubs fosters innovation in sport science, including applications of data science, biomechanics, and AI in sports performance and athlete health.