Licence STAPS parcours Activité physique adaptée et santé (APA-S) at Université de Nîmes

A multidisciplinary degree on physical, sporting and artistic activities, with a common first year (licence portail) followed by specialisation in the APA-S mention, which trains adapted physical activity teachers for people with specific health, participation or inclusion needs. The degree stresses longevity and healthy ageing, linked to new technologies and tourism.

Faculty: Promotion des Activités Physiques, Sportives et Artistiques (PAPSA)  |  Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Nîmes, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Four semesters of scientific core, English and support for the professional project; the mentions start in the third year (semester 5) with theoretical and practical teaching, sports-practice modules (polyvalences) and placements; the intermediate national diploma DEUG is awarded after the first two years.

Career pathways

Adapted physical activity teacher in specialised settings, sport-health hubs or under medical prescription, sport-health prevention manager, rehabilitation and reconditioning professional; progression to licence professionnelle and masters in APA-Santé.

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