Sports (SUAPS)
The SUAPS at the University of Montpellier is the sports department open to all students at the University of Montpellier and to staff employed by the university. Registration is available year-round through your digital learning platform (ENT) and does not require a medical certificate. Register directly online and explore the full range of sports activities on the SUAPS website.
What kinds of sports?
Some classes are available on a walk-in basis, while others require reservations up to 7 days in advance to participate in sports activities in Montpellier, Sète, Béziers, Nîmes, Carcassonne, and Mende.
List of activities:
- Team sports: handball, soccer, futsal, basketball, ultimate frisbee, rugby, volleyball
- Combat sports: judo, English boxing, French boxing, Thai boxing, capoeira, kickboxing, karate
- Physical fitness: fitness, gymnastics, weight training, yoga, step aerobics, Pilates, physical conditioning, muscle strengthening
- Dances: salsa, bachata, Latin, jazz, contemporary, neoclassical, lindy hop, solo jazz, Afro, dancehall, reggaeton, street jazz, Zumba, rock solo, acrobatic rock, cardio
- Water sports: swimming, lifesaving
- Racket sports: table tennis, badminton, padel, tennis
- Other sports: track and field, rock climbing
Check outthe full SUAPSprogram lineup.
About SUAPS
SUAPS offers you:
Free, unlimited sports all year round: 255 classes per week for all skill levels, 50 sports: physical conditioning, fitness, Pilates, yoga, combat sports, racquet sports, team sports, fitness training, weight training, health and fitness, dance, track and field, gymnastics, rock climbing, swimming …
Sports tournaments and events: catamaran sailing, sports night, trail running, introductory scuba diving, aquathlon, rock climbing in the great outdoors, rowing, beach volleyball …
The sports track to highlight your athletic involvement in your academic program: Enroll in the Assessed Sports Training (FSE) program as part of your academic path (this track is available at ENSCM, the IUTs in Montpellier, Nîmes, Sète, and Béziers, and the UFRs and institutes: Montpellier Management, Economics, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Sciences, Law, and Political Science).
College sports competitions—a chance to challenge yourself and represent your university: the University of Montpellier Sports Association (ASUM) and SUAPS are here to coach and support you.
"High-Level Athlete" status, to balance studies and athletic careers: SUAPS will assist you with your application for "SHN" status (which may allow for adjustments to your course schedule and exams).
A variety of sports facilities are available for rent for events, sports activities, or specific projects: All loans are made exclusively through an agreement that sets forth the terms of use, responsibilities, and conditions of access. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure optimal organization and compliance with the service’s operating rules.
For more information:
Find all the information on the SUAPS website.
Our Team
Jean-Yves CASSAN
Director
04 11 75 97 71
Mathilde MANDELBAUM
Administrative Manager
04 11 75 97 74
mathilde.mandelbaum@umontpellier.fr
