School of Physical and Sports Sciences and Techniques (STAPS)

Overview

Founded in 1978, the UFR STAPS is now one of the largest sports faculties in France (with approximately 2,400 students, more than 600 of whom are first-year students). It offers a diverse range of programs: 4 bachelor’s degree specializations, 5 master’s degree specializations, and 9 master’s degree tracks.

One of the distinctive features of the STAPS Department is that it has retained its sports specializations. As a result, each student has two specializations: a professional one and a sports-related one.

Director: Angèle Chopard

Executive Director: Pascal Mandelbaum

Assistant Administrative Director: Isabelle Verdu

Some figures

• 2,203 students
• 70 teachers and Professors
• 133 external speakers
• 31 administrative staff
• 93% employment rate after completing a master’s degree
• 3 affiliated research institutions

Training

The STAPS department prepares students for a wide range of careers in sports and physical activity, such as coach, physical education teacher, sports equipment designer, sports tourism professional, and more.

The programs offered by the UFR STAPS lead to bachelor’s, master’s, and university diplomas. While practical sports training plays a central role in these programs, scientific and theoretical coursework accounts for 70% of the curriculum.