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
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences Sports Sciences View 17 other Masters in Health Sciences in FranceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic 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).
Tuition Fee
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International
243 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 243 EUR per year during 12 months. -
National
243 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 243 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Paris
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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