Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science (STAPS)

General overview

Founded in 1978, the UFR STAPS is now one of the largest sports faculties in France (approximately 2,400 students, including more than 600 first-year students). It offers a diverse range of courses: four bachelor's degree specializations, five master's degree specializations, and nine master's degree programs.

One of the distinctive features of the UFR STAPS is that it has retained its sports specializations. This means that each student has a dual specialization: professional and sports-related.

Director: Angèle Chopard

Administrative Director: Pascal Mandelbaum

Assistant Administrative Director: Isabelle Verdu

Some figures

• 2,203 students
• 70 teachers and Professors
• 133 external contributors
• 31 administrative staff
• 93% employment rate after a master's degree
• 3 affiliated research structures

Training courses

The UFR STAPS prepares students for all professions related to sports and physical activity, such as coach, sports teacher, sports equipment designer, sports tourism professional, etc.

The courses offered by the UFR STAPS award Bachelor's, Master's, and University Diplomas. Sports practice plays a key role in these courses, but scientific and theoretical teaching accounts for 70% of the curriculum.