M2 Ingénierie, Data Science, Mouvement Humain

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  • Places available
    25
  • Language(s) of instruction
    English
    French
  • Enrolment type
    Formation initiale
    Formation continue
Présentation
Objectives

The Master’s program in STAPS – Engineering and Ergonomics of Physical Activity (IEAP) at Université Paris-Saclay trains professionals at the intersection of human movement science, engineering, and data science. It is built around a single track, Engineering, Data Science, Human Movement (Ingénierie, Data Science, Mouvement Humain, IDSMH), open to students from STAPS (sport sciences), fundamental sciences, and engineering backgrounds, as well as engineering students in a dual-degree program.

The curriculum develops a dual expertise in engineering and data science applied to human movement, addressing the growing needs in assistive robotics, human-machine interaction, and movement analysis across professional, sports, and healthcare contexts. The goal is to design human-centered technological systems capable of measuring, modeling, and analyzing both healthy and pathological movement.

The curriculum covers a broad spectrum, including data science (statistics, machine learning, data visualization), human movement analysis (3D biomechanics, sensors, musculoskeletal modeling), physical engineering (mathematics, mechanics, robotics), scientific methodology, and cognitive sciences (AI, psychophysics). Programming, a transversal skill, is applied across all these fields.

In the first year (M1), students acquire strong foundational knowledge, applied through hands-on projects (technical reports, technological projects, internship). In the second year (M2), the program offers specialization in physical ergonomics, assistive robotics, human-machine interaction, AI for movement, and system-based approaches. The second semester is fully dedicated to a long-term internship, either in a research lab or in industry (health, sports, R&D, etc.).

The training also includes modules on project management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, reinforced through immersive experiences such as practical labs (measurement, programming), hackathons, interdisciplinary conferences, and collaborative projects.

Career opportunities include human movement analysis, physical ergonomics (occupational health, workplace design), sports performance, R&D in human-machine interaction, robotics, and data science applied to human behavior. Graduates go on to work as R&D engineers, data scientists, research officers, ergonomists, technical sales engineers, or pursue PhDs (CIFRE fellowships or ministerial contracts).

The program relies on a strong academic network within Université Paris-Saclay: the Faculty of Sport Sciences, the Faculty of Science (Departments of Physics and Biology), CentraleSupélec, UVSQ (Faculty of Sciences), and Polytech Paris-Saclay.

Skills

  • Acquérir et mobiliser des savoirs pluridisciplinaires complexes et hautement spécialisés.

    • Overall organisation

    The master’s program covers data science (statistics, machine learning, data visualization), movement analysis (3D biomechanics, sensors, musculoskeletal modeling), physical engineering (mathematics, mechanics, robotics), scientific methodology, and cognitive sciences (AI, psychophysics), with programming as a transversal skill.

    In the first year, students gain solid foundations through practical projects. In the second year, the program specializes in physical ergonomics, assistive robotics, human-machine interaction, AI for movement, and systems approach. The second semester is dedicated to an extended internship in a lab or company (health, sports, R&D, etc.). The program also includes modules in project management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, complemented by immersive experiences: practical work (measurements, programming), hackathons, interdisciplinary conferences, and collaborative projects.

    Career prospects

    -Recherche & Développement : ces diplômés trouvent des emplois dans les cellules de recherche et développement de groupes industriels développant des matériels et outils pour la pratique du sport, la réadaptation motrice, l’ergonomie physique.
    -Technico-commercial : ces diplômés s’insèrent dans des entreprises privées qui fabriquent et vendent du matériel dédié à l’analyse du mouvement humain. En connaissant à la fois les principes de fonctionnement des matériels et leurs applications potentielles, ces diplômés renforcent les équipes technico-commerciales des entreprises.
    -Cadre dans le milieu de l’ergonomie : à partir de leurs compétences sur le mouvement humain en milieu professionnel, ces diplômés trouvent des emplois dans les structures qui identifient les besoins en ergonomie physique des entreprises et qui proposent du matériel adapté.
    -Recherche scientifique : les compétences développées en méthodologie scientifique et en analyse du mouvement permettent à ces étudiants de poursuivre leurs études par un doctorat, que ce soit dans le milieu universitaire (thèse dans un laboratoire de recherche) ou en lien avec une entreprise (thèse CIFRE entre un laboratoire et une entreprise).

    Course Prerequisites

    To enroll in the M2 “Engineering, Data Science, Human Movement” program, you must have successfully completed the M1 STAPS:IEAP program at Université Paris-Saclay or be an engineering student (particularly at CentraleSupélec or Polytech Paris-Saclay, see dual degree agreement).

    Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the Master's program, students will be introduced to new academic content that may not be part of their original training. For instance, students from STAPS, Biology, Cognitive Sciences, or Ergonomics will be introduced to engineering and data sciences (including some mathematics), while those from Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics will learn about human movement sciences. Therefore, applicants must demonstrate strong motivation to invest in the program and acquire knowledge and skills in new scientific and technological fields.

    Transfer paths

    NR

    Post-graduate profile

    Les profils de sortie des étudiants ayant suivi le Master STAPS : IEAP peuvent être décrits à travers des compétences acquises dans les domaines suivants :
    -Analyse et modélisation du mouvement : considérant les spécificités du mouvement humain dans une approche intégrée, ces diplômés ont développé des compétences approfondies en acquisition, analyse et modélisation du mouvement humain
    -Ingénierie du mouvement : fortement orientés vers les méthodes et outils d’analyse, ces diplômés ont acquis des compétences solides en traitement de signaux issus du mouvement humain mais également des connaissances dans le domaine de la robotique
    -Gestion de projet et connaissance de l'entreprise : à partir des contenus dédiés à la connaissance du milieu professionnel et au développement de projets innovants, ces diplômés affichent des compétences en gestion de projet dans les domaines de R&D liés au mouvement de l'être humain dans ses interactions avec son environnement.
    - Démarche et communication scientifique : savoir utiliser la démarche scientifique pour appréhender un questionnement, sélectionner, justifier, mettre en oeuvre des méthodologies et procédures, diffuser et transférer des connaissances

    Location
    BURES SUR YVETTE
    ORSAY
    GIF SUR YVETTE
    VELIZY VILLACOUBLAY
    Collaboration(s)
    Laboratories

    Complexité, innovation, activités motrices et sportives
    Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Systèmes de Versailles
    Laboratoire des Signaux et Systèmes
    Laboratoire d'Informatique pour la Mécanique et les Sciences de l'Ingénieur.

    Programme

    The schedule will be posted shortly.

    Modalités de candidatures
    Application period
    From 30/01/2026 to 27/06/2026
    Admission criteria
    Dossier
    Compulsory supporting documents

    • Motivation letter.

    • All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

    • Curriculum Vitae.

    Additional supporting documents

    • Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).

      (Le niveau B2 est requis)

    • Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.

      (Mandatory for students who are applying and have not validated the 1st year of the same master program (M1 STAPS:IEAP))

    • VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

    • The application procedure, which depends on your nationality and your situation is explained here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.

    • Supporting documents :
      - Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
      - Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
      - Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
      - Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
      - Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
      - Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
      - Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.

    Contact(s)
    Course manager(s)
    Michel-Ange AMORIM - michel-ange.amorim@universite-paris-saclay.fr