Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy - STAPS Nancy

What Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy - STAPS Nancy does

The Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy (STAPS Nancy) is a French public university faculty (UFR) within the Université de Lorraine, located in Villers-lès-Nancy in the Grand Est region. It delivers higher-education programs in sports sciences (Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives) to approximately 1,400 students. Academic offerings span five undergraduate tracks — APAS, EM, ES, ESPM, and MS — and several Master's specializations including MEEF EPS, MS, IEAP, and MIPPE/EOPS, alongside continuing-education certifications (IHPS-CDI, AV-SDS, Yoga & Santé, PRAP IBC) priced between roughly €850 and €8,300.

Research activity is anchored in four affiliated laboratories (DEVAH, CREM, LISEC, INSPIIRE) and supported by competitive regional and European funding. Notable multi-year initiatives include the CARE Grand Est project (~€5M, 2019–2023) financed in part by FEDER, and the more recent DREAM (2024–2027) and CROIRE (2024–2028) programs. The faculty has formalized a partnership with IFDIS to support high-performance sports coaching through digital tooling, and has begun deploying 100%-online formats for certifications such as IHPS-CDI and AV-SDS.

As a non-commercial public institution, STAPS Nancy does not generate revenue in a market sense. Funding flows from French state allocations routed through Université de Lorraine, regulated national tuition fees, continuing-education registration income, and competitive research grants. The customer base is highly diversified across prospective undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals seeking certification, and regional public- and private-sector partners engaged in sports and public-health research, with no single large external customer dominating the funding mix.

Name

Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy - STAPS Nancy

Legal name

Université de Lorraine

Website

https://staps-nancy.univ-lorraine.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STAPS Nancy is a public French university faculty within Université de Lorraine delivering sports-sciences higher education to roughly 1,400 students across five undergraduate tracks and multiple Master's programs, with four affiliated research laboratories and continuing-education certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Sports Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

College/University Athletic Departments & Varsity Programs (MPAKACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Media, Entertainment & Sports (EDABALAS), Training & Practice Facilities (Team Performance Centers) (MPAKAEAI)

Keywords

• Sports sciences education
• University sports programs
• Continuing professional education
• Sports performance research
• Physical activity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nancy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public University Funding: As a public institution under the University of Lorraine, STAPS Nancy receives government funding for operations, research, and educational activities. Funding is allocated based on student enrollment, research output, and institutional objectives.
2. Tuition and Registration Fees: Students pay annual registration fees set by ministerial decree. Additional CVEC contribution of 100€ required for initial enrollment. Continuing education participants pay program-specific tuition fees that vary by course.
3. Continuing Professional Education: Professional development programs generate revenue through program fees charged to individuals or employers/OPCOs. Programs include DU certifications, PRAP trainer certification, and specialized diplomas.
4. European Funding (FEDER Projects): Research projects like CARE Grand Est and DREAM receive European Regional Development Fund financing for research infrastructure and collaboration activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Faculté des Sciences du Sport de Nancy delivers university-level education in sports sciences through Licence (undergraduate) programs with five specializations (APAS, EM, ES, ESPM, MS), Master's programs (MEEF EPS, MS, IEAP, MIPPE EOPS), and professional university diplomas (IHPS-CDI, AV-SDS, Yoga & Santé, PRAP IBC). The faculty also conducts sports science research through four affiliated UMR laboratories (DEVAH, CREM, LISEC, INSPIIRE) and supports high-performance sports via the CARE Grand Est center. Programs are delivered in-person, via distance learning, or in blended formats.

Product overview

The UFR STAPS Nancy is a university faculty offering a comprehensive portfolio of sports science education programs. The core undergraduate offering is the Licence STAPS with five specializations (APAS, EM, ES, ESPM, MS), representing five distinct professional pathways. At the master's level, the institution offers four main programs: MEEF EPS (teaching preparation), MS (sports management), IEAP (engineering and ergonomics), and MIPPE/EOPS (high-performance sports methodology). Professional development is served through university diplomas including IHPS-CDI (high-performance coaching with data innovation), AV-SDS (video analysis and sport data science), Yoga & Santé, and the PRAP IBC workplace injury prevention certification. Programs are delivered in-person, 100% distance learning, or hybrid formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licence STAPS - Activité Physique Adaptée – Santé (APAS) Undergraduate program training students to become Adapted Physical Activity specialists for public health, rehabilitation, and disability integration contexts.
• Licence STAPS - Éducation Motricité (EM) Undergraduate program preparing professionals to teach and educate through physical activities in educational and community settings.
• Licence STAPS - Entraînement Sportif (ES) Undergraduate program focused on competitive sports performance, including video analysis, physical evaluation tools, injury prevention, and sports project management.
• Licence STAPS - Ergonomie du Sport et Performance Motrice (ESPM) Undergraduate program studying human activity through multidisciplinary approaches (biomechanics, psychology, physiology, neuroscience, sociology) to optimize sport performance.
• Licence STAPS - Management du Sport (MS) Undergraduate program training students in sport project management, second-line professional intervention, organization, and communication through physical activities.
• Master MEEF EPS Master's program preparing students for teaching careers in Physical Education and Sport (CAPEPS), combining theoretical and practical learning with observation and practice stages.
• Master STAPS Management du Sport (MS) Master's program forming future leaders to design and execute transformation projects within the sports ecosystem, with two tracks: MAESTROS and TPACAP.
• Master STAPS Ingénierie et Ergonomie de l'Activité Physique (IEAP) Master's program preparing students as experts in sports engineering, ergonomics, equipment optimization, motor skills analysis, and sports gesture modeling, with MPS and EMP tracks.
• Master 2 STAPS MIPPE mention EOPS Professional master's program focused on high-performance sports preparation factors: biomechanics, physiology, psychology, nutrition, evaluation, modeling, training design, data management, and technology integration.
• Diplôme Universitaire - Ingénierie de la Haute Performance Sportive : Coaching-Data-Innovation (IHPS-CDI) Distance learning university diploma training professionals in sports modeling, analysis, physical preparation, training software, and sports structure development.
• Diplôme Universitaire - Analyse Vidéo & Sport Data Science (AV-SDS) 100% distance learning university diploma forming video and data specialists for clubs, federations, and high-level sports structures to analyze performance through video and sports data science.
• Diplôme Universitaire Yoga & Santé In-person university diploma exploring scientific, preventive, and pedagogical aspects of yoga practices for health, targeting yoga teachers and health professionals.
• Formation Formateur PRAP IBC INRS-certified training program preparing professionals to implement workplace physical risk prevention projects using the PRAP methodology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four research laboratories support student and faculty research output
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut Jean Lamour (IJL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Research laboratory partner in the CARE Grand Est project, contributing materials science expertise for sports equipment analysis and optimization. Part of the multidisciplinary approach to high-performance sports research.
• DEVAH LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Development, Adaptation and Handicap research unit (UMR 3450) serving as the lead laboratory for ergonomic studies in the CARE Grand Est project, focusing on motor control, posture, and sports performance optimization.
• IUT Nancy-BraboiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Technology institute providing access to technological platforms for sports performance measurement and biomechanical analysis in the CARE Grand Est initiative.
• Région Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Regional government authority co-financing the CARE Grand Est high-performance sports research center and supporting sports development initiatives.
• Maison Régionale des Sports Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Regional sports house providing access to sports facilities, athlete networks, and industry connections for research and training programs.
• CREPS de NancycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Regional center for sports expertise providing training facilities and collaborating on athlete development and high-performance programs.
• CDOS 54 (Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Departmental Olympic and Sports Committee supporting sports development initiatives and connecting the faculty with local sports organizations.
• IFDIS Ingénierie du SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner specializing in sports engineering and performance technology. Provides expertise and digital tools for distance learning programs in high-performance sports coaching, including software for physical preparation and training monitoring.
• GNVB (Grand Nancy Volley-Ball)minorOthersLocal volleyball club providing match tickets as prizes for student-organized STAPS League tournament, demonstrating partnership with regional sports clubs for student events.
• Ligue du Grand EstminorOthersRegional sports federation providing French Cup jerseys as prizes for student-organized football tournament, supporting student sports event management projects.
• Délégation militaire départementale de Meurthe-et-MoselleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary delegation supporting the Sport-Armées-Jeunesse day event, contributing to student learning about event organization in collaboration with institutional partners.
• Rectorat de l'Académie de Nancy-MetzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority collaborating on the Sport-Armées-Jeunesse event for middle and high school students.
• Service Départemental de l'UNSSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Union of School Sports service supporting school sports events and student participation in the Sport-Armées-Jeunesse initiative.
• Métropole du Grand NancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government authority providing support and facilities for sports events organized by students at the faculty.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• UFR STAPS Strasbourg - Université de Strasbourg: Sister STAPS faculty at neighbouring Université de Strasbourg; offers the same Licence/Master/DU portfolio in sports sciences with the closest geographic and academic overlap to STAPS Nancy within the Grand Est region.
• ISSUL - Université de Lausanne (Institut des Sciences du Sport et de l'Éducation Physique): Swiss sports sciences institute within Université de Lausanne; delivers comparable Bachelor/Master programs in sport sciences, sport management, and training/performance, with strong research output in motor control and physiology.
• UFR STAPS Université de Bordeaux: Sports sciences faculty at Université de Bordeaux offering the standard STAPS curriculum (Licence/Master) plus research units in physical activity and human movement; national competitor for student enrollment.
• German Sport University Cologne (Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln): Germany's dedicated sport university offering full Licence/Master/PhD portfolio in sports sciences with affiliated research institutes; closest international academic peer, particularly for STAPS Nancy's ESPM and IEAP research lines.
• UFR STAPS Université Paris-Saclay: Leading STAPS faculty at one of France's top-ranked universities; offers parallel Licence tracks, Master's, and DU programs in sports sciences, competing for the same national recruitment pool via Parcoursup/Mon Master.
• UFR STAPS Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1: Largest STAPS faculty in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region; offers comparable Licence APAS/EM/ES/MS tracks plus research labs (LIBM, CRNH), directly competing for top sports science candidates nationally.
• UFR STAPS Université de Montpellier: Major French STAPS faculty within Université de Montpellier; delivers the same five-track Licence STAPS structure plus master's programs and continuing education, with comparable UMR research lab affiliations.

Broad incumbents

• INSEP - Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance: France's national elite sport institute in Paris; offers high-performance coaching certifications, professional diplomas, and applied research that overlap with STAPS Nancy's high-performance sports programs (MIPPE EOPS, IHPS-CDI), but operates at national-team level rather than academic degree-granting.
• Loughborough University - School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: Internationally ranked UK sports science school delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching plus applied research; benchmark for global positioning that STAPS Nancy competes with for international reputation and student mobility via Erasmus.

Regional players

• CREPS de Nancy: Regional public training centre (Centre de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives) based in the same Grand Est region; offers applied sport certifications and athlete preparation programs that overlap with STAPS Nancy's high-performance and coach education offerings, including as a listed institutional partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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