Humanities & Social Sciences STAPS Bachelor Revision Sheets
The STAPS Humanities block groups sports sociology, cognitive and social psychology, history of physical activities, and body anthropology. The UE that distinguishes STAPS from mere sports training: studying sport as a scientific object.
Humanities & Social Sciences curriculum in STAPS Bachelor
The curriculum covers sports sociology (sport and society, social classes, gender, violence), cognitive psychology (motor learning, attention, memory), social psychology (motivation, group dynamics, leadership), history of physical activities (Antiquity to modern Olympics), and body anthropology (cultural relations to body and sport).
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Tips to succeed in humanities & social sciences STAPS Bachelor
Know major sports sociology authors: Pierre Bourdieu (capitals, habitus), Norbert Elias (sport and civilization), Ehrenberg (performance culture)
For motivation psychology, master self-determination theory (Deci-Ryan): intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, tested at every exam
For physical activity history, remember major dates and figures (Pierre de Coubertin 1894 Olympics revival, Léo Lagrange, Tony Marchand)
Link sociology to concrete observation: why is football popular in working classes? Why is horseback riding bourgeois? Expected in essays
FAQ — Humanities & Social Sciences STAPS Bachelor
What's the weight of humanities in STAPS?
Humanities represent ~30-40% of hours in L1-L2 (decreases in L3 by specialization). Concretely: 6-8h weekly across sociology, psychology, history, anthropology. One of the points distinguishing STAPS from pure sports training: you're expected to analyze sport as a social phenomenon, not just practice or teach it.
How to link humanities and sports practice in STAPS?
The central pedagogical challenge of STAPS. Three angles: 1) analyze sports practice with humanities tools (why this social group practices this sport, how motor learning works, how to motivate a team), 2) apply theories to your own practice (training, coaching), 3) in L3 and master, you'll be evaluated on this transfer ability (theses, professional portfolios).
Does STAPS prepare for CAPEPS and agrégation?
Yes, one of the main paths. After STAPS, you can prepare CAPEPS (PE Teaching Certificate) — national competitive exam to teach PE in middle/high school — usually via a MEEF PE Master. The PE agrégation (more selective) opens to high schools and higher education. Humanities are heavily tested in these concours, especially the didactic written paper.
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