Program Overview

Introduction to the STAPS Program

The STAPS program at the University of Montpellier offers a comprehensive education in the field of sports and physical activity. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the scientific, methodological, and professional aspects of sports and physical activity.

Presentation of the Formation

The STAPS program is a three-year undergraduate degree that combines theoretical and practical coursework. The program is divided into four mentions: Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé (APA-S), Éducation et Motricité (EM), Entraînement Sportif (ES), and Management du Sport (MS). Each mention has its own specific objectives and outcomes.

Mention Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé

The APA-S mention is designed to train students to become teachers in adapted physical activities. The program focuses on the acquisition of solid competencies that can be invested in various professional sectors, including inadaptation, health, and prevention.

Mention Éducation et Motricité

The EM mention is designed to train professionals in the field of education, sports animation, and intervention. The program prepares students to conceive and lead training activities in the domains of physical education, sports, and health education.

Mention Entraînement Sportif

The ES mention is designed to train professionals in the field of sports training, animation, and preparation. The program prepares students to intervene with various publics (children, adolescents, adults, and elderly) and at all levels (beginners, leisure, confirmed, and high-level athletes).

Mention Management du Sport

The MS mention is designed to train professionals in the management and organization of sports activities for all types of public (children, adolescents, adults, elderly, or disabled) and in various sectors of activity related to sports.

Dispositifs d'aide à la réussite

The program offers various support mechanisms to help students succeed, including:

• Organization of a pre-semester week
• Information and orientation device
• Directed work for scientific and methodological support
• Teaching of "Personal and Professional Project"
• Pedagogical tutoring
• Availability of reference teachers

Plaquettes de documentation

The program provides various documentation plaquettes, including:

• General STAPS license plaquette
• STAPS license - Health option
• STAPS license - Education and Motricity mention
• STAPS license - Adapted Physical Activity and Health mention
• STAPS license - Sports Management mention
• STAPS license - Sports Training mention
• Sport specialty plaquettes (Fitness, Triathlon, Handball, etc.)

Pedagogical references

The program provides pedagogical references, including:

• Regulation of license studies
• FAQ on the transition to competence blocks

Research areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Sports science
• Physical education
• Health education
• Sports management
• Sports training