Master Staps:Activite Physique Adaptee Et Sante

Université de Lorraine offers the Master Staps:Activite Physique Adaptee Et Sante, based at its Metz campus in France, a two-year graduate program taught in French. This field, part of the broader STAPS domain covering sport and physical activity sciences, focuses specifically on adapting physical activity for people with health conditions, disabilities, or aging-related needs, combining exercise physiology, rehabilitation science, and health promotion. Students typically study the physiological effects of exercise on different populations, the design of adapted physical activity programs for chronic illness, disability, or older adults, and the theory behind using movement and sport as tools for prevention and rehabilitation. Coursework often includes practical training in designing and supervising adapted exercise sessions, alongside study of anatomy, physiology, and the psychosocial aspects of physical activity and health. Because the field bridges sport science and healthcare, students also engage with topics such as public health policy around physical activity, working with medical and paramedical teams, and the evaluation of program outcomes for participants. Graduates commonly pursue careers as adapted physical activity specialists in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, retirement homes, or specialized sports associations, as well as roles in public health programs promoting physical activity for at-risk populations. Some continue into research or further specialization in exercise science. The program is conducted in French, so applicants should have solid French-language skills. It is scheduled to begin in September, with an annual tuition of 250 EUR. The Metz campus situates this training within a broader sport science offering at the university.