Intended Level of Study
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
STAPS School
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The Master's in Sports Science and Physical Education (STAPS) with a specialization in Coaching and Sports Performance Optimization (EOPS) consists of two tracks:
Science and Techniques of Psychological Preparation and Coaching (PsyCoach)
Physical Preparation and Re-athletization (PPR)
Objectives
The objective of the training is to:
- to equip students with scientific, technological, and professional knowledge and skills in the psychology, physiology, biology, and biomechanics of sports, as applied to the design, organization, and development of:
- Psychological support and counseling in sports settings (PsyCoach)
- Physical conditioning training for rehabilitation (PPR)
2. To train professionals capable of conceptualizing, organizing, and implementing projects in the fields of mental preparation and sports psychology (PsyCoach) and physical preparation and return-to-sport training (PPR).
Expertise and Skills
Upon completion of the Master’s degree in Sports Science (STAPS) with a specialization in EOPS-E3PR, graduates will possess scientific, professional, and athletic skills listed in the National Register of Professional Certifications (RNCP32169).
Program
Select a program
Physical Conditioning and Return to Sport (PPR)
This program is designed to train future physical conditioning professionals for the federal and private sectors. It is part of the policy of the Montpellier Faculty of Sports Sciences, which offers a comprehensive university education in Sports Coaching and Physical Conditioning. The Languedoc-Roussillon region is home to several clubs that compete at the highest national and European levels in various sports and benefits from high-quality sports facilities. The Faculty itself has an indoor sports complex (track and field, five training rooms, including a weight room) and facilities dedicated to research.
- Be able to design, develop, innovate, and manage a physical fitness program within existing or newly established public or private organizations,
- Provide theoretical and practical knowledge in physical conditioning, tailored to the professional setting
- Applying scientific knowledge to physical training,
- To familiarize participants with technology monitoring and modern assessment tools,
- Contribute to the development of applied research protocols in sports science.
Science and Techniques of Psychological Preparation and Coaching (PsyCoach)
The Master’s program in “Psychological Preparation and Coaching” aims to train future specialists in mental preparation and coaching for athletes, teams, coaches, and sports organizations… The university program is designed to equip students with the skills, theoretical knowledge, and practical experience needed to support and guide—at all levels of training and competition—athletes, sports teams or groups of participants, sports organizations and specialized staff, coaches, and management. Mental preparation and coaching support athletic performance and personal fulfillment while promoting sports values and ethics.
The graduate—who has received training focused on sports science, particularly sports psychology and mental coaching—is able to analyze requests, diagnose the nature of psychological problems, and select the appropriate measures with rigor and ethical standards.
He is able to draw on various approaches (clinical, cognitive, and social psychology, coaching, etc.) using both qualitative (interviews) and quantitative (tests) methods and tools to establish a contract outlining objectives with the client(s), implement interventions, and evaluate them.
He is called upon to work as a consultant, expert, or evaluator.
And then
Continuing Education
It is possible to continue on to a doctoral program.