Welcome to the Master's EOPS program at the Université Paris-Saclay, the curriculum that places you at the intersection of Human Movement Sciences and sport applications. Our program aims to provide you with an essential dual competence: cutting-edge scientific expertise (Physiology, Biomechanics, Neuroscience, Nutrition) and the ability to apply it directly in the field to improve training and performance.
The second year of the Master's program is structured into two distinct periods. During the first period, from September to January, students attend theoretical lectures and practical classes. These courses are held at the University of Évry, the University of Paris-Saclay (Orsay), and at the Racing Club 92.
During the second period (of the year), from February to June (first session) or September (second session), students complete an internship lasting approximately 300 hours. The internship takes place within a research laboratory or a sports organization/facility. Students must write a thesis based on the writing standards of a scientific article, and defend it orally before a panel composed of academics and professionals from the sports world.
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Skills
Upon completion of the EOPS Master's program, students will have acquired the following competencies:
- Carry out original research projects in human movement and sport science based on scientific literature review.
- Communicate research results to the scientific community and sports federations.
- Evaluate the performance of sedentary people and athletes using field and laboratory testing with the appropriate material, methods and tools commonly used in human movement science.
- Optimize athlete performance and implement training methods with advanced multidisciplinary knowledge in human movement science.
- Adapt and personalize training to preserve athlete health and well being.
Objectives
The objective of the second year of the Master is to implement and improve practices in sport training and methods for performance optimization, based on the multidisciplinary scientific knowledge and skills acquired in the first year of the Master. In this regard, a special emphasis is devoted to the athletes’ health and well-being in both its physical and mental dimensions. Also, the unit “materials and methods for the human movement sciences”, initiated in the first year of the Master, is supplemented by a teaching of statistics and systematic reviews in the field of sports science. Finally, basic knowledge and practical skills are strongly developed and consolidated during a 300 hours internship carried out in a French or international research laboratory or a professional structure (e.g. sport federations or institutes).
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Après Master + Doctorat : chercheur ou enseignant-chercheur
Après un Master ou Master + Doctorat : chercheur ou enseignant-chercheur
Chargé.e de recherche et innovation
Direction d'un service des sports
enseignant.e-chercheur.se (après un doctorat)
Ingénieur de recherche ou d'études
ingénieur.e de recherche
Ingenieur R&D
Responsable de projets R&D
Further Study Opportunities
Doctorat
Ingénierie études, recherche et développement
Les étudiants titulaires d’un M2 ont la possibilité de poursuivre dans la recherche en doctorat
Mémoire de recherche
Thèse de doctorat
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
Students hoding a master 1 EOPS or equivalent
Application Period(s)
From 30/01/2026 to 21/04/2026
Supporting documents
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 English level.
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
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.