ECTS
60 credits
Duration
1 year
Training structure
STAPS Faculty
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Physical activity has become a central component of successful, healthy aging. But not all activities are equal in terms of improving health and quality of life. Programming them requires solid scientific and methodological skills.
Following on from the " Adapted Physical Activity & Health " (APAS) Bachelor's degree, the " Health Management through Physical Activity for the Elderly " (GESAPPA) Master 2 in the "Physical Activity for Health" (APPS) specialization of the Grand Sud Master's program is now open. Its aim is to train physical activity managers specialized in supporting independent or dependent populations as they age.
Know-how and skills
The training provides the following skills:
- Mastery of gerontological concepts, autonomy and dependence, quality of life and successful aging,
- In-depth knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of ageing trajectories
- Identification of national, regional and local policies for support, education and care of older people, education and care of elderly populations
- Mastery of methodologies for evaluating populations and the effects of programs on health and quality of life,
- Expertise in the design, implementation and coordination of educational and health education projects adapted to various elderly publics,
- Financial and human resources management of physical activity intervention projects.
Organization
Open on a sandwich basis
This course is offered on a sandwich basis.
Program
Following a Master 1 course entirely shared with the RAPA course, during this year of Master 2, students will complete a 350-hour internship and 310 hours of classes comprising 4 blocks:
1. Knowledge of the public.
- Gerontological approach: conceptual, demographic and socio-economic aspects
- Biological, psychological and social approaches to independent and dependent people: influence of age and influence of sensory-motor activities.
2.Knowledge of environments and frameworks.
- Regulatory and legal aspects governing support and care for the elderly.
- Health, medico-social and social organizations for the elderly.
- National, regional and local policies in favor of seniors.
3. Methodological knowledge
- Programming and intervention methodologies for physical activities and health education adapted to the elderly.
- Methodologies for evaluating the effects of aging and the bio-psycho-social effects of physical activities and health education.
4. Research methodology applied to gerontology and Dissertation
Admission
Necessary prerequisites
Master 1 APA or equivalent (VAE/VAP)