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University Diploma in Physical Preparation: From Activity Analysis to Athlete Care (DU Préparateur physique) at Université Clermont Auvergne

Université Clermont Auvergne, France

Programme overview

A university diploma providing high-level knowledge in physical preparation: analysing the demands of sporting activity, assessing athletes' characteristics and planning and delivering the development of physical qualities and injury prevention, using a multidisciplinary approach combining human and social sciences with life sciences.

Faculty: UFR STAPS  |  Study mode: initial and continuing education; taught in French  |  Location: Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Analysis of sporting demands, evaluation tools, planning and programming of physical qualities, training sessions and injury prevention. Taught in Aubière, Clermont-Ferrand and Vichy with professional trainers and academics.

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Entry requirements

Initial education: Licence STAPS or a state diploma (BEES 2nd degree, DEJEPS, DESJEPS) conferring coaching rights for performance sport. Continuing education: state coaching diploma plus professional experience in sport. Admission on file reviewed by a recruitment committee (academic and sporting background, and further documents).

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