Comité Régional EPGV Occitanie

What Comité Régional EPGV Occitanie does

Comité Régional EPGV Occitanie is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) operating as the Occitanie regional arm of the FFEPGV federation (rebranded in 2026 as Fédération Française Sport Vitalité). Headquartered in Balma with a secondary office in Montpellier, the organization delivers state-recognized vocational training for sports animateurs across the 13 departments of the Occitanie region. Its core offering consists of two CQP ALS (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Animateur de Loisir Sportif) certifications — CQP ALS AGEE for gym and expression activities (234 hours + 80 hours alternance) and CQP ALS ARPO for hiking and orientation — plus five specialization tracks (Univers Enfant, Adulte, Sénior, Extérieur, Santé) and a specialized cognitive-stimulation methodology (Quidiball®). Hybrid training is delivered at physical sites in Balma and Clermont-l'Hérault, supported by the CODEP departmental committee network and partnerships with AFOCAL (BAFA cross-training) and CAPALUD.

The organization has held Qualiopi certification since April 29, 2021 (renewed through 2027), positioning it to access CPF, OPCO (notably AFDAS for salaried sports instructors), AGEFIPH, and Région Occitanie funding. Revenue is generated through per-trainee fees (e.g., Marche Nordique Sport-Santé at €936 without funding, €628 with funding, hors taxes under CGI art. 261-4-4) and supplemented by public subsidies; the organization is non-profit and does not disclose financials. Customer segments include aspiring sports animateurs, career changers (including seniors up to age 62), employed animateurs seeking continuing education, club dirigeants/volunteers, and patients with chronic illness (ALD) seeking APA-prescribed activity.

The technology stack is conventional (WordPress/Elementor, Google Analytics 4, Brevo, OVH hosting, Wordfence security, AssoConnect for association management) with no AI/ML components. Distribution relies on direct website enrollment, CODEP referrals, social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok ambassador), and large regional events such as TANDEM and La Grande Marche de Lucie. The organization operates with a lean staff of approximately five employees and is led by President Frédéric Marin.

Name

Comité Régional EPGV Occitanie

Legal name

Comité Régional d'Éducation Physique et de Gymnastique Volontaire Occitanie

Website

https://formationepgv.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Comité Régional EPGV Occitanie is a non-profit regional sports committee in France delivering Qualiopi-certified CQP ALS certifications and specialization training for sports animateurs across the Occitanie region, under the FFEPGV (Fédération Française Sport Vitalité) federation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Sports Training and Certification

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

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PRIMARYMPAKAJAB

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYBPAEANAN

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

SECONDARYHSADAEAB

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

Keywords

• Sports instructor certification
• Professional training services
• Adapted physical activity
• Continuing education sports
• Fitness instructor training

Headquarters

HQ city

Balma

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Fees: The organization charges fees for its CQP ALS (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Animateur de Loisir Sportif) and specialized training programs. Prices are listed hors taxes (TVA non-applicable under art. 261-4-4 of the CGI). Fees vary by program and can be partially or fully covered through public funding mechanisms.
2. Public Funding (OPCO / CPF): The organization's training programs are eligible for funding through OPCO (Skills Operators), CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), AGEFIPH (for disabled workers), and FNE-Formation. The organization supports trainees in securing financing and handles the administrative relationship with financeurs. Pricing with funding support is lower than the standard rate, indicating subsidies are passed through as reduced fees.
3. Membership / Licence FFEPGV: For certain federal or regional training tracks, trainees must hold a current FFEPGV license for the year. The organization acts as the regional arm of the FFEPGV federation, linking membership revenue to the broader federation structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

COREG EPGV Occitanie is a Qualiopi-certified training organization that delivers state-recognized (RNCP) sports instructor certifications — primarily the CQP ALS AGEE (gym/expression) and CQP ALS ARPO (hiking/orientation) — along with five specialization 'Universes' (Enfant, Adulte, Sénior, Extérieur, Santé), bonus modules, volunteer leader training, webinars, and the Quidiball® cognitive-physical stimulation program. Training is delivered in hybrid (in-person + remote) format at Balma and Clermont-l'Hérault for individual learners seeking professional animation careers or specialization within the EPGV federation network.

Product overview

Comité Régional EPGV Occitanie operates as an accredited training organization offering a portfolio of sports instructor certification programs and specialized training modules. The core offerings are two CQP ALS (Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Animateur de Loisir Sportif) certifications: CQP ALS AGEE for gym and expression activities, and CQP ALS ARPO for hiking and orientation. These are supplemented by five thematic specialization tracks (Univers Enfant, Univers Adulte, Univers Sénior, Univers Extérieur, Univers Santé), specialty modules like Quidiball® for cognitive stimulation, web-based webinars, and leader training for volunteers. The organization also partners with AFOCAL to offer BAFA certification. The portfolio is unified under the shared mission of Sport-Santé (Sport-Health), delivering both initial professional certification and continuing education for the EPGV sports network throughout the Occitanie region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CQP ALS AGEE Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Animateur de Loisir Sportif, option Activités Gymniques d'Entretien et d'Expression. State-recognized (RNCP) certification enabling graduates to lead collective and individual gym sessions in halls and outdoors, covering cardio, muscle strengthening, soft techniques, and expression activities. For individuals seeking professional sports instructor certification.
• CQP ALS ARPO Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle Animateur de Loisir Sportif, option Activités de Randonnée de Proximité et d'Orientation. State-recognized (RNCP) certification for instructors leading hiking and orientation sessions on marked and secured trails. For aspiring outdoor sports animateurs.
• Univers Enfant (Children's Universe) Training specialization track for animateurs seeking credentials in children's physical activities. Includes the CQP ALS AGEE Bonus Enfant module for instructors leading sessions for children aged 9 months to 12 years.
• Univers Adulte (Adult Universe) Training specialization track for animateurs leading adult fitness and wellness sessions in gym settings. Targeted at instructors seeking to expand their client base in adult gym programming.
• Univers Sénior (Senior Universe) Training specialization track for animateurs leading senior fitness sessions, including Pilates and wellness activities. Targeted at instructors serving the senior market, including Quidiball® cognitive-physical stimulation.
• Univers Extérieur (Outdoor Universe) Training specialization track for outdoor physical activities, including Nordic walking (Marche Nordique), hiking, and outdoor fitness. Targeted at animateurs leading outdoor sessions.
• Univers Santé (Health Universe) Health-focused training specialization track including Sport on Prescription and Module Commun APA (Activit\u00e9 Physique Adapt\u00e9e) for animateurs serving people with chronic conditions (ALD). Targeted at instructors expanding into APA / Sport-Sur-Ordonnance markets.
• Formations Bénévoles / Dirigeants (Volunteer Leader Training) Training programs for volunteer leaders and club managers within the EPGV network, covering association governance, legal compliance, financial management, and federal culture. Targeted at bénévoles and dirigeants of EPGV-affiliated clubs.
• CQP ALS AGEE – Bonus Enfant Specialization bonus module for CQP ALS AGEE-certified instructors enabling them to lead physical activity sessions for children aged 9 months to 12 years.
• CQP ALS AGEE – Bonus Extérieur Specialization bonus module for CQP ALS AGEE-certified instructors enabling outdoor physical activity instruction.
• Webinaires (Webinar Sessions) Online webinar sessions for training and professional development of sports animateurs within the EPGV federation network.
• Quidiball® Cognitive-physical stimulation program combining physical exercises and cognitive balloons for seniors and people with loss of autonomy, working on memory, balance, coordination, and social interaction. Includes instructor training delivered by COREG in partnership with CAPALUD.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% success rate at catch-up certification sessions for CQP ALS trainees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FFEPGV (Fédération Française d'Éducation Physique et de Gymnastique Volontaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe COREG EPGV Occitanie is the regional arm of the FFEPGV national federation. The federation provides the pedagogical framework, CQP certifications aligned with RNCP, national marketing and brand, and a network of clubs across France. The COREG implements federal training programs (CQP ALS, specialization modules) on a regional level and coordinates with departmental committees (CODEP). The FFEPGV recently rebranded as 'Fédération Française Sport Vitalité'.
• AFOCALcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAFOCAL, an organization with 40+ years of experience in animation training (including BAFA), has partnered with COREG EPGV Occitanie to offer cross-training combining BAFA certification with CQP ALS sports instructor credentials. This partnership targets animateurs interested in child/youth animation and enriches the professional profile of graduates.
• CROS Occitanie (Comité Régional Olympique et Sportif)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CROS Occitanie is the regional arm of the French Olympic and Sports Committee, serving as a key institutional stakeholder in the regional sports ecosystem. Collaboration with CROS reinforces the COREG's legitimacy and positioning within the broader French sports landscape.
• CREPS Toulouse (Centre de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportive)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREPS Toulouse is a public institution for sports expertise and performance that partners with the COREG on training delivery, certification, and the broader sports development agenda in the Occitanie region.
• ARS Occitanie (Agence Régionale de Santé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARS Occitanie is the regional health agency that supports the Sport-Santé and APA (Activité Physique Adaptée) mission of the COREG, aligning sports activity with public health objectives for people with chronic illness and loss of autonomy.
• VVF VillagesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVVF Villages (Villages Vacances Familles) provides accommodation infrastructure for COREG events and training stays, as demonstrated by the TANDEM 2023 event hosted at Village Vacances des Rives des Corbières in Port Leucate.
• CAPALUDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPALUD is an association led by François Gary (creator of Quidiball®) that works with multidisciplinary teams including EHPADs. The COREG partners with CAPALUD to deliver Quidiball® training and promote cognitive-physical stimulation activities for seniors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français): The French National Olympic and Sports Committee, parent body to CROS Occitanie which partners with COREG. Operates as a broad industry incumbent offering overarching training, governance, and certification resources for French sports organizations.
• Fédération Française d'Athlétisme (FFA): National athletics federation with its own coach certification and training programs. Represents the federation-vertical alternative to COREG's multi-sport/gymnastique volontaire positioning, overlapping on coach formation but narrower in sport coverage.
• CREPS (Centres de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportive): The national public network of sports expertise and performance centers, including CREPS Toulouse which partners directly with COREG. CREPS offers broader sports training and certifications at national scale, making it an incumbent comparator with overlapping capability but a wider portfolio and direct state affiliation.
• UFR STAPS (Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives): The French university network for sports science degrees (Licence/Master STAPS). Represents the academic-degree alternative to COREG's CQP ALS vocational pathway, competing for the same aspiring animateurs via a longer, degree-based track.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): France's flagship national institute for elite sport training and coaching certification. INSEP operates at a broader incumbent scale than COREG, with overlapping sports instructor training mandates but focused on high-performance rather than recreational/animation segments.

Emerging players

• Siel Bleu: A French non-profit specializing in APA (Adapted Physical Activity) sessions for seniors and chronic-illness populations. Competes with COREG's Univers Santé offerings on the sport-santé vertical, with a service-delivery rather than training-certification model.
• CAPALUD: Association led by François Gary (creator of Quidiball®) working with multidisciplinary teams including EHPADs. Already a COREG partner for cognitive-physical stimulation training, it represents an emerging specialist peer in the senior cognitive-stimulation niche where Quidiball® is commercialized.

Direct peers

• COREG EPGV Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Another FFEPGV/Sport Vitalité regional committee delivering identical CQP ALS AGEE/ARPO and Univers programs in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Operates the same hybrid in-person/distance learning model with departmental CODEP distribution and Qualiopi-funded revenue streams.
• COREG EPGV Île-de-France (Fédération Sport Vitalité IDF): The Île-de-France regional committee of FFEPGV/Sport Vitalité, operating the same CQP ALS and Univers specialization model in a different region. It is the most directly comparable peer — same federation, same product portfolio, same Qualiopi-driven funding model — differing only by territory.
• AFOCAL: A 40+ year-old French training organization specializing in youth animation certifications (BAFA/BAFD). AFOCAL is already a COREG partner for BAFA+CQP ALS cross-training, making it both a collaborator and a directly comparable peer in the French recreational/sports instructor certification market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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