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 institution. Registration is available year-round through your digital workspace (ENT) and does not require a medical certificate. Sign up directly online and explore the full range of sports activities on the SUAPS website. Visit the SUAPS website What sports activities are available?
Some classes are open to anyone, while others require registration up to 7 days in advance to participate in sports in Montpellier, Sète, Béziers, Nîmes, Carcassonne, and Mende. List of activities: Team sports: handball, soccer, futsal, basketball, ultimate frisbee, rugby, volleyball Combat sports: judo, boxing, French boxing, Muay Thai, capoeira, kickboxing, karate Fitness: fitness, gymnastics, weight training, yoga, step, Pilates, physical conditioning, muscle strengthening Dances: salsa, bachata, Latin, jazz, contemporary, neoclassical, lindy hop, solo jazz, Afro, dancehall, reggaeton, street jazz, Zumba, rock sol, acrobatic rock, cardio Water sports: swimming, lifesaving Racquet sports: table tennis, badminton, padel, tennis Other sports: track and field, rock climbing Check out the full SUAPS program lineup. About SUAPS
SUAPS offers: 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, weight training, health-oriented sports, dance, track and field, gymnastics, rock climbing, swimming... Sports tournaments and events: catamaran sailing, sports night, trail running, introductory scuba diving, aquathlon, outdoor rock climbing, rowing, beach volleyball... The sports track to highlight your athletic involvement in your academic program: enroll in the Evaluated Sports Training (FSE) program as part of your curriculum (available at ENSCM, the Montpellier/Nîmes/Sète/Béziers IUTs, and within the academic departments and institutes: Montpellier Management, Economics, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Sciences, Law, and Political Science). University sports competitions, to challenge yourself and represent the university: the University of Montpellier Sports Association (ASUM) and the SUAPS will coach and support you. “High-Level Athlete” status, to balance your studies with your athletic career: the SUAPS will assist you with your application for “SHN” status (possible adjustments to your course of study and exams). Access to various sports facilities and the option to rent them for events, sports activities, or specific projects: all use is granted exclusively through an agreement that outlines the terms of use, responsibilities, and access conditions. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure optimal organization and compliance with the department’s operating rules. For more information: Find all the information on the SUAPS website. Our team
Jean-Yves CASSANDirector04 11 75 97 Mathilde MANDELBAUM, Administrative Manager, 04 11 75 97
Loïc Lalague is the 2019 French kickboxing champion, has also qualified for the French team boxing championships, and is a second-year master’s student in hydrogeology at theUM.
Carol-Ann Borel, 20, is a swimmer on the Montpellier university team—which was crowned the 2019 French champion—and a junior at the UFR STAPS in Montpellier.
Tom Picard is the captain of the French university volleyball championship team and a bronze medalist at the European Championship. He is a master’s student in Sports Science (STAPS) at theUM.