What program should you pursue after STAPS?

Many students opt for a STAPS degree after their A-levels to train for careers in sport. But if you want to broaden your professional horizons and move into more highly skilled jobs, it’s often a good idea to continue your studies after STAPS. Find out more about the courses available and the associated career opportunities.

What course should I take after STAPS? Find out in this article.

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In a nutshell:

Training after STAPS will broaden your career opportunities.
You can go on to university or business and management school.
Specialisations include sports management, coaching and sports leadership.
At INSEEC, bachelor’s and master’s degrees give you access to a wide range of strategic careers in sport business.

Definition

What is a STAPS course?

STAPS (Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives) provides a solid foundation for understanding the scientific, technical and educational aspects of sport.

Main features:

Content: physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, pedagogy and management.
Duration: 3 years for a bachelor’s degree, with the option of continuing to a master’s degree (bac +5).
Objective: to train professionals capable of moving into teaching, coaching or sports management.

The STAPS degree provides general skills, but specialisation or further study is often necessary to gain access to more qualified positions.

Training

What course should I choose after studying STAPS?

After a STAPS degree, there are a number of options available to you for continuing your studies and gaining access to specialist professions.

Passing the CAPES to become a PE teacher

The CAPES (Certificat d’Aptitude au Professorat de l’Enseignement du Second degré) in PE is a national competitive examination for teaching physical education and sport in collèges and lycées. To take it, you generally need to continue your studies on a Master MEEF (Métiers de l’Enseignement, de l’Éducation et de la Formation), which prepares you specifically for the competition.

Success rates and career opportunities :

The success rate for the EPS CAPES is around 30%, making it a selective examination.
Once you have passed the CAPES, you will be awarded permanent status after a year’s paid placement in a school.

Other training courses to diversify your skills

If the CAPES is not your choice or if you wish to explore other options, here are some alternatives:

Master’s in Sports Training: to become a physical trainer or coach.
Master’s degree in Sports Management: to work in the management of sports clubs or events.
Training in physiotherapy or sports rehabilitation: to work in the field of health and sport.

Why consider a business school after STAPS?

For those looking to move into sport business, going to a business school is an excellent option. These courses, like those offered by INSEEC, allow you to specialise in marketing, communications or sports events, opening the way to strategic and international careers.

Jobs

What are the main career options for a STAPS degree?

With an STAPS degree, you can enter a variety of professions:

Management: sports club management, event coordination.
Teaching and training: PE teacher, sports educator.
Training: sports coach, physical trainer.
Sports activities: activity leader in sports or leisure centres.

However, for positions of responsibility or more specialised positions, further study is recommended.

Opportunities

Why go into sports management after doing STAPS?

Sports management is a fast-growing sector, offering a wide range of opportunities in areas such as marketing, events management and sports infrastructure management.

Advantages :

Career development: possibility of promotion to management positions.
International career: sport is a universal language, opening doors all over the world.
Multidisciplinarity: this field combines strategy, marketing, communication and management.

Offers

What courses are available at INSEEC after STAPS?

Would you like to join INSEEC for a course after STAPS?
Visit our website to discover the list of programmes on offer as part of a sports specialisation. At our business school, you can obtain a bachelor’s degree at bac + 3 level and a master’s degree at bac + 5 level.

To gain access to a wider range of professions in the sports sector, you can continue on to a Master’s degree after your Bachelor’s or as part of a course after STAPS. At INSEEC, you can opt for an MSc Marketing du Sport Outdoor & Expérience Client or an MSc Marketing du Sport & Expérience Client.

By choosing INSEEC, you benefit from recognised training, an extensive professional network and integrated internships to maximise your career opportunities.

In our FAQ section, find out about all the careers available with a STAPS degree.