Training Program

The curriculum at the UFR STAPS in Montpellier goes beyond just sports practice. Students also receive scientific, methodological, and professional training that meets the needs of today’s job market.

Scientific training

At the STAPS Department, science is at the heart of every program. Students gain knowledge in a variety of disciplines, such as anatomy, physiology, psychology, and sociology. This rigorous multidisciplinary curriculum is a defining feature of the STAPS program.

Vocational training

Starting in their second year of the bachelor’s program, students choose a specialization aligned with a specific career path. This specialization includes courses designed to help them acquire the skills needed to pursue careers in sports and physical activity.

Methodology Training

The STAPS program also aims to equip students with skills in languages, computer science, and project management. These skills are essential for their future adaptability in the job market.

Sports training

Sports training is a central component of the STAPS program. Over the course of the three-year bachelor’s degree, each student deepens their theoretical and practical mastery of a specific sport. In addition to this specialized instruction, students engage in complementary activities tailored to their chosen career path.

Lifelong learning

Continuing education is designed for people who have taken a break from their studies at some point in their lives and who wish to find or return to a job, advance in their careers, enhance their skills, or acquire new knowledge.

With the exception of preparatory programs for health-related studies (physical therapy track and LAS – health track), most of our programs are available through continuing education. The recognition of prior learning program allows working professionals to pursue our various degrees.

Learn more about continuing education