The professional EOPS (Training and Performance Optimisation) pathway offers research-oriented training. From the first year, SMS (Movement Sciences and Health) students combine professional specialisation with exposure to research through a laboratory internship. They benefit from research-focused training via their dissertation conducted in a laboratory. The two host laboratories are the LIBM, Research Unit 7424 (Interuniversity Laboratory of Motor Biology) and the L-VIS, Research Unit 7428 (Laboratory on Vulnerabilities and Innovation in Sport).
Research training is central, while the professional modules (UEs) maintain a strong link with careers in motor and mental performance as well as re-athletisation (PPMR). Specific UEs are based on the research themes of LIBM and L-VIS, and on other university programmes in Lyon, allowing students to deepen their expertise in a particular scientific field.
A personalised learning plan enables each student to tailor their programme according to their research project and professional orientation.
Admission is guaranteed for any student who has successfully completed a Master 1.
In addition to the general competencies of the EOPS master’s programme (https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rncp/32169/), the SMS pathway develops skills focused on scientific production:
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Acquire specific training in a particular research topic (specialisation).
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Master bibliographic research methods (database consultation).
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Master the main investigative methods in their scientific field.
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Master scientific communication tools: written dissertation, oral presentation.
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Master the key principles of scientific article production.
Fundamentals of scientific communication are particularly emphasised as essential tools for professional development.
The SMS Master is designed to be followed by a Doctorate, but its combination with professional training already allows specialisation in motor performance and health. It opens multiple professional pathways. The SMS programme corresponds to an “engineer” level within companies, with responsibilities such as research officer or research assistant. Careers in research are possible, including positions within R&D departments of large companies (manufacturers and suppliers of sports equipment). The SMS pathway also provides access to public research roles (research engineer). Pursuing a Doctorate enables application to positions as researcher (CNRS, INSERM, INRIA), academic lecturer (universities, grandes écoles), or research engineer.
The application file must include a research project approved by a faculty researcher within the first two weeks following the start of the academic year.
The SMS pathway is typically completed as a full-time initial training programme. However, professionals in human movement are admitted to the programme when resuming studies as part of a professional project.
