UFR STAPS Université Paris Cité

What UFR STAPS Université Paris Cité does

UFR STAPS (Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives) is a public higher-education faculty within Université Paris Cité, located at 1 rue Lacretelle in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Founded in 1928 as France's first Institut régional d'éducation physique, it is now one of only two doctoral schools in the country dedicated to sports science, motor skills, and human movement, and operates through Université Paris Cité following the 2019 merger of Paris Descartes and Paris Diderot universities. The faculty serves approximately 1,500 enrolled students per year and engages 8,000+ students across teaching units, free practice, and federation events, while also accommodating 46 high-level athletes (36 women, 10 men).

Its core academic portfolio spans the Licence STAPS (bachelor's), Master STAPS with two main mentions — APAS (Adapted Physical Activity and Health, with tracks in psycho-social vulnerabilities, physiology/health/nutrition, and aging/disability) and EOPS (Sports Performance Optimization, including physiology and an INSEP-partnered scientific support track) — and the Doctorat STAPS. Adjacent offerings include a Licence professionnelle Métiers de la forme, Diplômes Universitaires (notably a Natural Training program), competitive-exam preparation (CAPEPS, aggregation), and continuing-education modules. The faculty hosts the I3SP research institute (URP3625), which conducts interdisciplinary research on motor, physiological, ecological, and psychological capabilities. Physical infrastructure comprises lecture halls, gyms, athletics tracks, and stadiums on the historic Lacretelle campus.

As a public French university faculty (Établissement public à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel), UFR STAPS is funded through French Ministry of Higher Education subsidies and nationally regulated tuition fees, with no commercial revenue generation. Distribution runs through the national Parcoursup, eCandidat, and Mon Master admissions platforms, supplemented by annual Journées Portes Ouvertes, university fairs, Campus France for international recruitment, and active social channels. Direct teaching is delivered on-campus. Recent strategic positioning has been reinforced through flagship partnerships with Decathlon (Paris 2024 volunteer equipment center), CNOSF, FFSU, the Circle U European alliance, and the Fédération Internationale de Raqball.

Name

UFR STAPS Université Paris Cité

Legal name

UFR STAPS Université Paris Cité

Website

https://staps.u-paris.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UFR STAPS is a public French university faculty within Université Paris Cité delivering Licence, Master, and Doctorat programs in sports sciences and hosting one of only two doctoral schools in France dedicated to sports science, motor skills, and human movement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Sports Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Performance Training (EDALAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Performance Training (HSADAEAB)

Keywords

• Sports science education
• Physical education programs
• University degree programs
• Athletic training research
• Sports sciences faculty

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public university department (Établissement public à caractère scientifique, culturel et professionnel), UFR STAPS is primarily funded through government subsidies and tuition fees regulated by the French Ministry of Higher Education.

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Core offering

UFR STAPS is a public university faculty within Université Paris Cité that delivers Licence, Master, and Doctorat degree programs in Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives (STAPS). It offers multi-disciplinary training combining sport sciences, physical education teacher preparation (INSPE pathways), sport management, sport-health, and adapted physical activity, supported by an associated research institute (I3SP).

Product overview

UFR STAPS Université Paris Cité is an educational faculty within Université Paris Cité offering a comprehensive range of programs in Sports and Physical Activity Sciences, from undergraduate (Licence) to doctoral levels. The portfolio includes the core STAPS License and Master programs, specialized professional training (Licence professionnelle Métiers de la forme), university diplomas (Diplômes Universitaires), and competitive exam preparation. The Master programs are organized into two main mentions: APAS (Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé) with tracks for psycho-social vulnerabilities, health and nutrition, and aging/disability; and EOPS (Entraînement et Optimisation de la Performance Sportive) focusing on sports physiology and performance. The faculty also houses the I3SP research institute conducting interdisciplinary research in sports science and health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licence STAPS - Éducation et Motricité Three-year undergraduate degree preparing students for careers in physical education teaching, coaching, and movement sciences. Targets high-school graduates entering via Parcoursup.
• Licence STAPS - Entraînement Sportif Three-year undergraduate degree focused on sports performance, training methodology, and athlete preparation for careers as trainers or performance analysts.
• Licence STAPS - Management du Sport Three-year undergraduate degree covering the business, marketing, and organizational aspects of sport, targeting future sport-sector managers.
• Licence STAPS - Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé Three-year undergraduate degree preparing students to design and deliver adapted physical activity programs for populations with specific health needs.
• Master STAPS - Entraînement, Optimisation et Performance Sportive Two-year graduate degree for advanced training in sports performance, sports engineering, and high-level athlete support.
• Master STAPS - Management du Sport Two-year graduate degree in sport management, sport marketing, and sport organizations, aligned with professional or research tracks.
• Master STAPS - Ingénierie et Ergonomie de l'Activité Physique (IEAP) Two-year graduate degree focused on movement ergonomics, human factors, and physical-activity engineering for working populations.
• Master STAPS - Activité Physique Adaptée et Santé Two-year graduate degree specializing in physical activity for prevention, rehabilitation, and populations with chronic or disabling conditions.
• Doctorat STAPS Three-year doctoral program in sport sciences attached to a doctoral school, hosted with research laboratories of the faculty. Open to holders of a Master degree or equivalent.
• Préparation aux Métiers de l'Enseignement (INSPE pathway) Master-level teacher-training pathway preparing students for the CAPEPS/CRPE competitive examinations and physical-education teaching careers.
• Formation Continue / Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) Continuing-education and accreditation-of-prior-learning programs allowing working professionals to obtain STAPS qualifications on a part-time or recognition basis.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• DecathlonflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024Decathlon partnership for Paris 2024 Olympics: UFR STAPS hosted the volunteer equipment distribution center. Decathlon provided volunteer uniforms and pledged to restore facilities and supply sports equipment for university use. 30,000 of 45,000 total Games volunteers equipped at the Lacretelle campus.
• CNOSF (Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Olympic Committee partner in the Educ'Sport Festival organized by ANESTAPS at UFR STAPS premises.
• FFSU (Fédération Française du Sport Universitaire)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench University Sports Federation co-organizing events including the Educ'Sport Festival and dance performances at UFR STAPS.
• Circle U AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university alliance (Université Paris Cité, King's College London, Aarhus University, University of Vienna, University of Pisa, University of Belgrade, Humboldt University Berlin) organizing joint events like Circle U.lympics focused on Olympic values and European citizenship.
• Fédération Internationale de RaqballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Raqball Federation partnered with UFR STAPS to introduce the 100% French-made Raqball sport to students through demonstration events.
• Amnesty InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHuman rights organization listed as financial partner for the Educ'Sport Festival organized by ANESTAPS.
• MGEN Ile-de-FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth insurance mutual partner for the Educ'Sport Festival organized by ANESTAPS at UFR STAPS.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UFR STAPS Université Paris-Saclay: The STAPS faculty of Université Paris-Saclay, one of France's largest and most research-intensive STAPS departments. Directly comparable as a public French university sports science faculty competing for the same Licence/Master students via Parcoursup.
• UFR STAPS Université de Montpellier: The STAPS faculty at Université de Montpellier, known for a strong sports science and APAS tradition. Directly comparable public French university sports science faculty with similar research intensity.
• UFR STAPS Sorbonne Université: The STAPS faculty at Sorbonne Université, also in the Paris region. Directly comparable on program structure (Licence/Master/Doctorat STAPS), student demographics, and competition for Île-de-France-based students.
• UFR STAPS Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1: Lyon 1's STAPS faculty, historically one of the largest STAPS departments in France. Comparable program portfolio and APAS/EOPS-style specialization tracks targeting similar French student segments.
• Institut des Sciences du Sport de l'Université de Lausanne (ISSUL): ISSUL is the sports science faculty at the University of Lausanne, a French-speaking public university. Directly comparable as a Francophone public university sports science department with research-driven Master/Doctoral programs.
• Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon: Portugal's leading public sports science faculty, offering Licence through PhD programs with strong research output. Comparable public European university sports science institution with similar continental academic structure.

Broad incumbents

• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): France's national elite sport institute, partner of UFR STAPS via the EOPS Master's 'Scientific Support for Performance' track. Overlaps on elite-athlete training and sports science research but focuses on high-performance rather than academic credentialing.
• Loughborough University (School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences): UK's leading sports science university, consistently ranked #1 globally for sports-related subjects. Comparable on research output, elite athlete support, and the same Licence-to-PhD academic structure adapted to the UK system.
• German Sport University Cologne (DSHS Köln): Germany's largest and most research-intensive sports university, with comparable doctoral-level sports science research and English-language Master programs. Comparable as a European public specialist sports science institution.

Others

• Université Paris-Saclay (Faculty of Sciences): Broader French public university parent/peer institution that also houses a competing STAPS faculty. Relevant as a comparator on governance, public funding flows, and Université Paris Cité's main academic peer.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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