ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Sports Science
Language(s) of instruction
English
Presentation
The IDIL Digital and Movement Sciences for Health (DigiMove) master's program offers a comprehensive curriculum that promotes skills in the fusion of experimental research, human movement sciences, and data sciences through a combination of courses and internships.
This program is structured around three main areas: Experimental research, including research ethics, measurement chains, statistical analysis, mathematical tools, human movement sciences, including biomechanics, sensory-motor control and learning, exercise physiology, the psychology of physical activity, and data science, including time series analysis, system dynamics modeling, data visualization, artificial intelligence (machine learning), and reproducible data science.
Supported by a network of laboratories in the Montpellier region, students work closely with professors and research teams, tailoring their training to their individual goals.
Objectives
Training researchers in engineering and ergonomics of movement and digital technology for sport and health (Master's degree as part of the IDIL program (Master's + Doctorate) at the University of Montpellier.
Organization
Program
The IDIL model:
The IDIL (Interdisciplinary In lab') graduate program at the University of Montpellier opened its doors in September 2022, with the aim of training students through and for research via educational innovation. The IDIL courses available are diverse and cover many disciplines, from bio-health to political science. Taught entirely in English, IDIL courses offer students the opportunity to follow their courses through a unique structure based on four main aspects:
- Learning by doing. IDIL courses place a strong emphasis on learning by doing, including In-lab units (courses held in a laboratory) and a research internship in M1 and M2. The IDIL program opens the doors to around a hundred laboratories at the University of Montpellier, where students will be immersed in their work.
- Customization of the curriculum. IDIL students have the opportunity to tailor their course of study to their career plans and interests by selecting courses from three different teaching units: Non Core, In-lab, and Transversales. Support will be offered to ensure that the student's curriculum corresponds to their chosen field of study.
- Introduction to a new discipline. All IDIL students must choose a Non-Core teaching unit, an introductory course to a discipline from another IDIL program. For example, a student in Comparative Politics and Public Policy may take an introductory course in the Applied Ecological and Evolutionary Sciences program.
- Support from a mentor. Throughout their IDIL program, students will be coached by a researcher from Montpellier's laboratories. The mentor will help prepare students for their internships, teach theory through various workshops, and help students develop their professional network.
More information about the IDIL graduate program can be found here: https://idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/
MASTER 1
Teaching units: 20 ECTS
- Core units: Fundamental teaching specific to a discipline.
- Non-Core Unit: Introduction to another discipline in the IDIL graduate program.
- In-lab Units: Workshops and practical cases in the laboratory to acquire specific skills or techniques over a few days.
- Cross-disciplinary Units: Methodological and professional training.
Personal Project: 10 ECTS
Development of a personal project related to research, preparation for the research internship
Research Internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project, and learning theory and skills through practice.
MASTER 2
Teaching Units: 20 ECTS
- Core Units: Fundamental teaching specific to a discipline.
- Non-Core Unit: Introduction to another discipline in the IDIL graduate program.
- Cross-disciplinary Units: Methodological and professional training.
Multidisciplinary Team Project: 10 ECTS
Interdisciplinary project led by students from different IDIL backgrounds
Research Internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project, and learning theory and skills through practice.
Admission
Admission requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or equivalent
• Minimum English level B2
• CV and cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation from a researcher and/or professor
• Estimated ranking of the student in their class
• Explanatory transcript
Registration procedures
First, please contact the program director for the Master's degree you are interested in to obtain information about the expected level and type of instruction offered.
French & European students:
- For the M1, follow the "My Master's Degree" procedure on the website:https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For M2 students, applicants must submit their application via the e-candidat application:https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
Tuition fees
Scholarships available
- Paid internships for all M1 & M2 students
- For international students | A 4-month IDIL scholarship is available for M1 & M2 students (€600/month)
- For international students | The IDIL program reimburses your travel expenses to come and study in Montpellier (up to €600)
- For international students | French as a foreign language courses are offered to facilitate the integration of international students.