Sport Performance Formation - SPF

What Sport Performance Formation - SPF does

Sport Performance Formation (SPF) is a French professional training school specializing in sports performance and physical preparation education, headquartered in Tournefeuille in the Toulouse metropolitan area. Founded in 2019 (with the legal entity registered under SIREN 983097106 in 2022) and operating with approximately 5 employees, the company delivers a catalog of 22 courses spanning motor, athletic, and physiological profiling, rehabilitation, strapping, sports data analysis, nutrition, sleep, breathing techniques, plyometrics, velocity-based training, and professional development. Its three professionalizing curricula — the CQP Instructeur Fitness (RNCP 40595), the Profilage et Optimisation de la performance sportive certification (RS7008), and the 100-Day Profiling and Individualization program — anchor the offering, with delivery across four formats: in-person at partner facilities in Toulouse, Reims, Brest, Nice, Toulon, and Troyes; hybrid learning; synchronous live video-conference; and asynchronous e-learning via a proprietary digital platform with lifetime video access, QCM-based evaluations, and progress tracking.

The organization serves four primary segments: sports professionals (coaches, personal trainers, fitness instructors, physical preparers) seeking state-recognized credentials; healthcare professionals in sport (physiotherapists, osteopaths, sports doctors, dentists) deepening performance-science expertise; sports science students (STAPS and equivalent programs) seeking practical credentials; and amateur athletes pursuing self-optimization. Pricing per course ranges from €19.90 to €1,990, with a 20% student discount on most courses and specialty add-ons for the CQP program priced at €690–€1,750. Revenue is generated through course fees supplemented by public funding reimbursements via the CPF (Mon Compte Formation), OPCO partners (FIF-PL, AFDAS, AGEFICE), and France Travail, with the Profilage certification structured so €1,700 of the €1,990 cost is CPF-financed and €290 is retained by SPF as an administrative fee. Payments are processed via Stripe, and corporate or multi-course enrollments are priced on a custom devis basis.

SPF holds Qualiopi certification since 2021 and obtained dual state recognition in 2025 through France Compétences (RS7008 in January 2025, RNCP 40595 on April 30, 2025), enabling CPF financing and qualifying CQP graduates for the legal carte professionnelle. The company's competitive positioning rests on the Sport Performance Center (SPC) methodology developed at the linked private sports center managed by founder Baptiste Hamid, taught by approximately 11 contributing trainers who are active practitioners in elite French sports clubs (Stade de Reims, PSG, LOSC Lille, Toulouse FC, Olympique Lyonnais, Stade Toulousain). Marketing is community-led, centered on a blog with 100+ expert articles, an active Instagram/Facebook/YouTube presence, and a Calendly-based consultation funnel, with strategic partnerships including ABD Formation for CQP co-delivery and OPCO funding partners for distribution.

Name

Sport Performance Formation - SPF

Legal name

SPORT PERFORMANCE FORMATION

Website

https://sport-performance-formation.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sport Performance Formation is a French Qualiopi-certified training school delivering state-recognized sports performance certifications (RNCP 40595, RS7008) and 22 courses to coaches, physical preparers, healthcare professionals, and students via in-person, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous e-learning formats across multiple French cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Training & Certification

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athlete Testing & Combine Prep (metrics, scouting prep) (HSADAEAK), Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ) Training (HSADAEAC)

Keywords

• Sports performance training
• Fitness instructor certification
• Athletic profiling education
• Sports science courses
• Professional coaching certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tournefeuille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Course Fees: SPF generates revenue primarily through course fees charged to individual learners and professionals. Courses are priced individually (e.g., €49–€1990 per course) or as bundled packages. Students receive a 20% discount on most courses. The CQP Instructeur Fitness program offers specialty add-ons (1 specialty: €690, 2 specialties: €1,200, 3 specialties: €1,750).
2. Public Funding Reimbursement (CPF, OPCO, France Travail): As a Qualiopi-certified and France Compétences-recognized organism, SPF's courses are eligible for public and mutualized funding. The 'Profilage et Optimisation de la performance sportive' certification (RS7008) costs €1,990 total, with €1,700 financed via CPF, OPCO, or France Travail, and €290 in administrative fees paid directly to SPF. This represents a revenue stream from public funding bodies reimbursing learner tuition.
3. Corporate/Bulk Enrollment and Devis: SPF accepts multiple-course enrollments from the same learner, with custom pricing provided via devis (quote). Corporate or group bookings involve a telephone interview followed by a custom quote. This multi-course pathway includes cumulative deposits and pre-payment requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sport Performance Formation (SPF) is a French professional training school that delivers certified courses in sports preparation, athletic profiling, and physical performance optimization. The organization offers 22 distinct courses — including state-recognized certifications (CQP Instructeur Fitness RNCP 40595 and Profilage RS7008), individual profiling modules (motor, athletic, physiological), and specialized topics (nutrition, sleep, rehabilitation, strapping, plyometrics, HIIT, data analysis). Courses are delivered in four formats: in-person, hybrid, synchronous distance learning via video-conference, and asynchronous e-learning with lifetime access.

Product overview

Sport Performance Formation is a professional sports training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of courses organized around athletic profiling methodologies. The core offering centers on three integrated profiling disciplines: motor profiling (Profilage Moteur), athletic profiling (Profilage Athlétique), and physiological profiling (Profilage Physiologique), which together form the foundation of their state-recognized certification program. The flagship Certification Techniques de Profilage (RS7008) and CQP Instructeur Fitness (RNCP40595) represent the primary credentials. Additional specialized modules include data analysis, rehabilitation, nutrition, breathing techniques, plyometrics, and velocity-based training, all delivered through multiple formats (in-person, synchronous distance learning, and asynchronous e-learning). The e-learning platform serves as the digital delivery infrastructure for self-paced courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CQP Instructeur Fitness - Option Musculation et Personal Training 490-hour professional certification qualifying graduates as fitness instructors with specialization in bodybuilding and personal training. Delivered in partnership with ABD Formation, combining in-person training, e-learning, and hands-on experience, plus bundled ISSA CPT certification. Targets aspiring sports coaches seeking legal recognition to practice in France.
• Certification Techniques de Profilage pour Optimiser la Performance Sportive Government-recognized certification covering motor, athletic, and physiological profiling techniques to optimize athletic performance and establish individualized training plans. CPF-fundable (€1,700 of €1,990 total cost financed via public funding). Targets sports professionals seeking specialization in athlete assessment.
• Profilage Moteur et Prise en Charge Prophylactique
• Profilage Athlétique 14-hour athletic profiling course enabling sports professionals to deliver individualized athletic training through a structured gym methodology using Velocity Based Training (VBT). Synchronous distance format.
• Profilage Physiologique Physiological profiling course teaching professionals to evaluate athletes' cardiovascular profiles using cycle testing and interpret results for personalized training strategies.
• Offre 100 Jours: Techniques de Profilage et Individualisation Comprehensive 30-hour, 100-day training program combining motor, athletic, and physiological profiling with practical implementation in gym and field settings for injury prevention and performance optimization. Priced at €1,998.
• Nutrition du Sportif 4-hour sports nutrition course covering dietary fundamentals, energy expenditure calculation, competition nutrition planning, supplements, and hydration strategies for athletes. E-learning format.
• Techniques de Strapping 8-hour in-person strapping and taping techniques course covering effective bandaging for key joints (acromioclavicular, glenohumeral, elbow, thumb, knee, ankle) and physiotaping principles.
• Réhabilitation Rehabilitation training course teaching professionals to design effective rehabilitation programs for injured athletes, enabling return to competition at optimal performance levels while reducing recurrence risk.
• Analyse des Data dans le Sport Sports data analysis course teaching professionals to monitor training load, use GPS tracking devices, and implement performance monitoring systems for injury prevention and athlete optimization.
• Maîtrise du HIIT High Intensity Interval Training course covering physiological profiling, 30-15 IFT testing, HIIT methodology, and practical application across different sports.
• La Pliométrie Plyometrics training course providing methodology and knowledge for implementing effective plyometric techniques adapted for elite athletes. Priced from €19.90.
• Capteurs de Puissance & Velocity Based Training Power sensors and VBT course teaching professionals to use power sensors in weight rooms, create force-velocity profiles, and individualize training using velocity metrics.
• Sommeil du Sportif 4-hour sleep education course helping sports professionals understand normal sleep architecture and athlete-specific sleep patterns to improve athlete support and performance.
• Techniques de Respiration 6-hour breathing techniques course teaching the Wim Hof method and sport-specific respiratory training, including breathing profiling, result interpretation, and personalized protocol development.
• Parcours Sur Mesure Customized training pathway created based on individual professional objectives, combining rehabilitation, motor/physiological/athletic profiling, and methodology expertise from high-level sports trainers. Priced via custom quote.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% learner satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABD FormationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPF partners with ABD Formation, a recognized sports coaching training organization, to co-deliver the CQP Instructeur Fitness — Option Musculation et Personal Training program in Reims. ABD Formation provides the official CQP certification pathway while SPF contributes its methodology, trainers, and facilities (Fitness Park Cormontreuil, Strong Fight Gym). The partnership enables learners to obtain two certifications simultaneously: the French CQP and the international ISSA CPT.
• France CompétencescoreOthersFrance Compétences is the French national authority for professional certifications. SPF's Profilage et Optimisation de la performance sportive certification is registered in the Répertoire Spécifique (RS7008) and the CQP Instructeur Fitness is registered in the RNCP (RNCP 40595), both under France Compétences. This recognition enables CPF financing for learners.
• Fitness Park Cormontreuil & Strong Fight Gym (Reims)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPF uses Fitness Park Cormontreuil and Strong Fight Gym as training venue partners for the CQP Instructeur Fitness in-person sessions in Reims. These fitness facilities provide the physical space and equipment for practical training delivery.
• Agefiph (Association pour la Gestion du Fonds pour l'Insertion Professionnelle des Personnes Handicapées)minorOthersAgefiph is the French organization supporting people with disabilities in employment. SPF has developed a Handicap Accessibility Policy and partners with Agefiph's regional Ressource Handicap Formation (RHF) contacts across France to provide training accommodations for learners with disabilities.
• OPCO Partners (FIF-PL, AFDAS, AGEFICE)coreOthersSPF works with multiple OPCOs (Opérateurs de Compétences): FIF-PL (healthcare professionals), AFDAS (culture, media), and AGEFICE (executives and freelancers) as funding partners for professional training. These mutualized funding bodies reimburse course fees for eligible professionals.
• Sport Performance CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSport Performance Center (SPC) is the linked private sports performance center managed by Baptiste Hamid. SPF teaches SPC's proprietary methodology to external sports professionals. SPC serves as the in-person training venue in Toulouse for practical sessions and is the origin of the SPC methodology taught across SPF's profiling and training courses.
• OVH SASminorOthersOVH SAS provides web hosting services for the SPF website (sport-performance-formation.fr), located at 2 rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la Formation Professionnelle des Adultes): Large French public vocational training organization offering a wide catalog of certifications including sports-related programs. AFPA represents the broader public-sector competitor for Qualiopi-certified, CPF-financed training pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Université de Toulouse – STAPS: French university faculty of Sport Sciences (Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives), which SPF explicitly identifies as a feeder audience. STAPS competes academically while SPF targets the practical gap STAPS leaves for working sports professionals.
• NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association): Established US-based organization offering the CSCS and other strength and conditioning credentials. NSCA's subject matter (S&C, athletic testing, profiling) overlaps heavily with SPF's core curriculum, but at much greater scale and global reach.
• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine): Large US-based personal trainer and sports performance certification body. Operates at much greater scale and global reach than SPF, with overlapping content on athletic profiling, S&C, and corrective exercise, and competing for international learners.
• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): France's national elite sport institute, training top athletes and producing sports science research. INSEP is a broader incumbent in French sports performance expertise and a potential upstream feeder of methodologies or talent into SPF's curriculum.

Emerging players

• Be Athlete: Emerging French sports performance and education platform that overlaps with SPF's positioning in athlete profiling and coaching methodology, with a more digital-first delivery model.

Direct peers

• ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association): International personal trainer certification body whose ISSA CPT credential is bundled into SPF's CQP program. ISSA is a competing fitness-coaching certification provider and an actual commercial partner, making it both ally and competitor in the trainer-certification market.
• Sport Santé Formation: French training organization focused on sports coaching and physical preparation certifications, directly overlapping with SPF's positioning in athletic preparation and CQP-style instructor training.
• ABD Formation: Recognized French sports coaching training organization that SPF partners with to co-deliver the CQP Instructeur Fitness program. ABD and SPF offer directly comparable fitness instructor certification pathways to the same French professional audience.
• Kreaktiv Formation: French training organization specializing in sport coaching certifications and continuing education, serving the same sports professional audience with comparable Qualiopi-certified pathways and CPF-financed courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZT_iZts9VJYxX1EaNrhUrw
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/sport_performance_formation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sport-performance-formation

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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