Health & Performance Science

2nd Year of Master in Sports and Exercise Sciences

Welcome to Health & Performance Science, the international research master in sports and exercise science at University Jean Monnet in Saint-Etienne, France.

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About the Master

The Health Performance Science master programme is a second-year, 60 ECTS, Master of Science degree programme in the field of Sports and exercise science, taught entirely in English at UJM Saint-Etienne. With its strong emphasis on research, the HPS programme is a trampoline towards becoming one of tomorrow’s top-level sports scientists or pursuing a R&D career in the sports industry. 

Research topics include a dual focus on clinical research in exercise and health, and on sports performance and injury prevention. 

This master course involves extensive use of our different technical platforms offering an array of equipment and analytical possibilities unique in Europe. Come study with us to develop your research skills in our exceptional facilities under the supervision of internationally renowned scholars.

Degree Delivered: MSc in Sports Science Training and Optimisation of Sports Performance

Mention: Health Performance Science (HPS) International research track

Level and credits: 60 ECTS, 2nd year Master of Science

Study language: English (B2 CEFR level required)

Period: September to June

Keywords: Exercise physiology, Biomechanics, Sports performance, Human movement, Pathologies and aging, Fatigue, Sports science research, Injury prevention.

Eligibility: BSc in Sports Science or Biology or Health, + enrolment in 1st year MSc in a related field.

Careers: Sports science academics (PhD), Research or R&D professions in sports organisations or the sports equipment industry, Consultancy in sports studies...

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