Overview

The M2 Physical Activity, Exercise and Health program at Paris-Saclay University trains the student in the evaluation and prescription of physical activity for patients suffering from different pathologies (metabolic, inflammatory, cardiorespiratory, cancer); and/or using all physical and/or sports activities for purposes of prevention, rehabilitation (or recovery), post-rehabilitation, re-education, education; and/or for the social integration of people with disabilities or from at-risk populations.

The course also aims to foster students' integration in the job market as executives in the health and social sectors and in associations, as well as in sports and educational organisations (health institutes, rehabilitation centres, retirement homes, educational medical centres, medical-professional and medical-social institutes, health networks, PA associations, specialised sports federations, fitness centres, local bodies, working in conjunction with at-risk populations).

Career prospects

There are many opportunities in research, development, prevention, rehabilitation, recovery, reintegration and re-education bodies that employ the effects of physical activity for drug-free therapy. These activities address both healthy public (primary prevention) and populations at specific risk (metabolic, cardiorespiratory pathologies, cancer, etc.).

Project manager in prevention
APA teacher
APA development officer
Engineer in adapted physical activities
APAS coordinator, consultant or project manager
Training and social organisations officer for special needs public
Team manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Activity and Health Interventions
Physical Activity and Disease
Material and Methods for Exercise and Health
Project Development
Research and Professional Interaction
Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 20 other Masters in Health Sciences in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Curriculum Vitae. (Written in English)
Motivation letter. (Written in English)
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Paris

1195 - 1778 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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