
The teams associated with the PATHS Graduate School PATHS also offer training programmes for professionals in various fields, ranging from short advanced training courses to professional degree programmes. We plan to further develop this aspect of our educational activities in the coming years, particularly by expanding certified training programmes and micro-certifications, in line with the European Council Recommendation 2021/0402 (NLE).
The Graduate School also serves the professional world, be it for healthcare professions, physical trainers and coaches, or professionals in the sports and sports equipment industries. We are also open to various forms of collaboration in training and research with local and international partners.
The University Diploma (D.U.) in Sport and Locomotion is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the biomechanical, physiological, and neurophysiological aspects of movement. It is specifically aimed at sports, health, and rehabilitation professionals who are currently working and hold at least a bachelor’s degree in STAPS or an equivalent qualification in a related health field. This specialised training programme combines theory and practice, focusing on enhancing knowledge of human locomotion mechanisms and their application in sports and injury prevention.
Registrations open at the beginning of summer; the programme runs in 7 sessions of 2 to 4 days between February and November at the IRMIS facilities, Health Campus of Jean Monnet University Saint-Étienne.
The University Certificate (C.U.) in Trail Running is a training programme designed to provide a deep understanding of the specificities of trail running in terms of preparation, performance, and injury prevention. It is intended for trail running enthusiasts and professionals and requires a minimum level of physical ability (having already completed continuous endurance efforts of 3 hours and being able to run approximately 10 km in 1 hour) as well as the appropriate equipment for practical sessions. This programme covers specific training techniques, physical preparation, adapted nutrition, and effort management in natural environments. It targets coaches, athletes, and sports educators looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this rapidly growing discipline.
This international Inter-University certification is a training programme conducted entirely in English, focusing on the medical specificities of athletics, particularly in sports medicine, traumatology, and injury prevention. The programme is supported by the Sports Medicine Department of CHU Saint-Étienne, in partnership with European Athletics (CZ) and the Medical School of Hamburg (DE). This 90-hour certification programme is designed for doctors, advanced medical students, and kinesiology professionals working with athletes in the field of athletics.