The STAPS Faculty

A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to the UFR STAPS at the University of Montpellier, one of the largest in France with over 2,200 students. Our UFR offers a diverse range of courses with 4 bachelor's degrees, 5 master's degrees including 9 specific tracks, 2 DEUSTs, 1 professional bachelor's degree, and numerous DEs (institutional diplomas, each dedicated to the study of a specific and unique aspect).

multidisciplinary training programs

The courses offered at the UFR STAPS combine scientific teaching with the specific skills required for each program. Our students devote a significant portion of their studies to practical and theoretical advancement in their chosen sport. This approach forms the backbone of the program, giving meaning to both the scientific and professional aspects of the studies. Each student thus has a dual identity: on the one hand, that of their chosen professional specialty, and on the other, that of their chosen sport.

Our training programs prepare students for all professions related to sports, physical activity, and movement: coaches, physical education teachers, adapted physical activity instructors, physical trainers, coaches, sports educators, sports equipment designers, sports tourism and event professionals, executives in the sports performance or health sectors, teacher-researchers, video analysts, etc. These are exciting professions, but above all, they are professions with a bright future that are currently in high demand in the job market.

Exciting but demanding courses

For several years now, we have noticed a significant increase in the number of applicants wishing to join the UFR STAPS. We constantly reiterate that the most important thing is not to get into the UFR STAPS, but to graduate with a degree. Too many students fail in their studies because they do not understand the true nature of the courses offered at our UFR, which is often mistakenly considered to be a sports training center.

Enrolling in STAPS only makes sense if you have a solid career plan and the skills and motivation necessary to pursue university studies until you obtain a DEUST, Bachelor's, Master's, or even PhD. STAPS studies are undoubtedly exciting and varied, but they are certainly not easy. We do everything we can to help students who are struggling and to diversify our teaching methods and training programs. Over the past four years, we have been able to increase the success rate by more than 15 points.

OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND TRUST

Created in 1976 in the city center, the UFR STAPS moved to the Veyrassi campus in 1980. The UFR benefited from significant academic support from an early stage. Despite a sharp increase in student numbers from 1994 onwards, the UFR STAPS in Montpellier has managed to maintain a strong identity in the north of the city.

Today, our department is proud to be a leading institution for teaching and research in the field of physical education and sports. Building on our experience and the successes of our students, we continue to enjoy the trust that high school students and their families place in our educational programs and remain committed to meeting their expectations.

Prof. Angèle Chopard
Director of the STAPS Faculty