It is known to all that sport plays a leading role in the lives of individuals in our society. There are many advantages that come with regular physical exercise. Among them, the improvement of health, both physical, psychological and social.
In this sense, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 1990). Therefore, with the aim of providing more quality to the years of life, today, sport is not only a hobby, but also a source of experiences that improve the well-being of individuals in a society highly cohesive by these practices. , also reducing the risk of suffering from certain diseases.
Following the study of the labor market carried out in the White Paper, it is deduced that sport is a significant source of employment in our country. In the last decade, sports employment has increased by up to 57% in Europe and by 100% in Spain. On the other hand, the current social reality reveals the consolidation of the practice of physical activity and sport in our society, as a right of citizens and an indicator of well-being and quality of life in developed societies. Both circumstances justify the need to prepare scientists to meet this demand, in order to produce advances in the area, thus improving the quality of life of the population.