Program Overview

Program Overview

The M1 Sport Sciences for Health and Performance program is a full-time academic program that focuses on human movement and sport science. The program is structured into two distinct periods: Theoretical and Practical Instruction, and Internship and Final Assessment.

Program Structure

• The first period, from September to March, consists of theoretical lectures and practical classes held at the University of Évry, the University of Paris-Saclay (Orsay), and the Racing Club 92.
• The second period, from April to June (first session) or September (second session), involves an internship lasting approximately 200 hours (roughly 6 weeks) within a research laboratory or a sports organization/facility.
• Students must write a thesis (or an internship report) based on the writing standards of a scientific article and defend it orally before a panel composed of academics and professionals from the sports world.

Skills and Objectives

• The program aims to equip students with the skills to carry out original research projects in human movement and sport science based on scientific literature review.
• The objective of this first year is to facilitate the acquisition of basic knowledge and scientific skills in the fields of Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology, and Neuroscience applied to human movement.
• Understanding the multifactorial dimension of movement organization and related motor performance will allow students to better handle complex situations in sports during their internship in laboratory and professional structures.

Fees and Scholarships

• The amounts may vary depending on the program and personal circumstances.
• More information on tuition fees and scholarships is available.

Admission

• The admission route is through Sciences de la vie and Sciences et techniques des activités physiques et sportives.
• The program has a capacity of 20 available places.
• The target audience includes individuals with a degree in human movement science (Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives - STAPS, Kinésiologie, etc.) or an equivalent diploma, as well as health professionals (e.g., doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, etc.).

Application Period and Supporting Documents

• The application period is from January 30, 2026, to April 21, 2026.
• Compulsory supporting documents include a motivation letter, a letter of recommendation or internship evaluation, all transcripts of the years/semesters validated since the high school diploma, and a curriculum vitae.
• Additional supporting documents may include a certificate of English level and a VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

Location

• The program is located in Orsay and Évry.

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