Licence STAPS Adapted Physical Activity and Health (APAS) at Université Côte d'Azur

Programme overview

Licence that trains professionals able to apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to deliver adapted physical activity (APA) to people with specific needs. It is aimed at students with a versatile profile combining good sporting level, scientific culture and strong personal commitment. Three years, in French.

Faculty: Sports Science and Techniques of Physical and Sporting Activities (STAPS) portal | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time, taught in French | Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Career pathways

Adapted physical activity teacher; many civil-service competitions are accessible with a licence; further study is in the Master STAPS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalauréat or equivalent via Parcoursup, followed by progressive specialisation within the STAPS portal. Open to continuing education; contact the continuing-education service for conditions and fees. Aimed at students with a versatile profile combining good sporting level, scientific culture and strong personal commitment.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee under the university fee schedule for licence-level programmes (French and EU/EEA students); CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated tuition fee under the university fee schedule for licence-level programmes (non-EU international students, unless exempt); CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat-uca1.univ-cotedazur.fr/

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