MASTER Mention STAPS Entraînement et optimisation de la performance sportive (EOPS)

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour · Pau, France

Master's Degree (Diplôme National de Master)French120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

Le Master STAPS propose un parcours "Expert en préparation physique et mentale et optimisation de la performance". Le titulaire d’un Master STAPS «Entraînement, Préparation Physique et Mentale et Optimisation de la Performance» est un professionnel qui, de par sa double formation autour de la préparation physique et de la préparation mentale, possède des connaissances concernant la physiologie du corps humain en mouvement et la psychologie humaine ainsi que sur les modalités d’intervention.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): €255/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): €3,950/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-03-16
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2025-12-15
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: French
Study format: On Campus
Starts: September 2026
Intake: Fall (September)

Language requirements

Required proficiency

French B2 Certificate (DELF B2, or TCF B2 with a minimum score of 400 out of 699) is required for French-taught modules.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (Licence or recognized international equivalent) with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits in a relevant field of study. Admission is highly competitive and based on academic records (GPA), relevancy of previous coursework, and motivation.

Required documents

Official Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma (with legalized/apostilled translation if applicable); Complete academic transcripts; CV/Resume; Letter of Motivation (1-2 pages); Two academic/professional letters of recommendation; valid passport or national ID copy; Proof of language proficiency (DELF/DALF B2 certificate).

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-03-16

Non-EU students

2025-12-15

Programme overview

DegreeMaster's Degree (Diplôme National de Master)
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageFrench
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryFrance
FacultyGraduate School

Official university

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for France, over 2 years of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	€510	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	€7,900	—	needs the fee

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