Detailed programme by subject

The programs of the FSM are currently undergoing reforms.

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Mandatory Programme de base (150 credits)
Mandatory Formation de base en sciences exactes et biomédicales (58 credits)
Mandatory LFSM1101  General chemistry and biomolecules
FR q1  37.5h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Patrick Henriet

Patrick Henriet
Mandatory LFSM1102  Essentials of systematic and functional anatomy
FR q1  37.5h  5 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Catherine Behets Wydemans (coord.)

> Antoine Chretien

> Ludovic Kaminski

Catherine Behets Wydemans (coord.)
, Antoine Chretien
, Ludovic Kaminski
Mandatory LFSM1103  Critical thinking and scientific posture
FR q1  37.5h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Julie Duque

Julie Duque
Mandatory LFSM1104  Biology and fundamentals in histology
FR q2  45h  5 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Catherine Behets Wydemans

> Patrick Henriet

Catherine Behets Wydemans
, Patrick Henriet
Mandatory LFSM1105  Physics
FR q1  37.5h+15h  5 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Laurent Francis

> Dimitri Lederer

> Vincent Legat

Laurent Francis
, Dimitri Lederer
, Vincent Legat
Mandatory LFSM1109  Biomechanics and analysis of the musculoskeletal system
FR q2  45h+15h  5 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Arthur Dewolf

Arthur Dewolf
Mandatory LFSM1003  Anatomy of the locomotor system and movement analysis
FR q2  52.5h  7 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Catherine Behets Wydemans (coord.)

> Arthur Dewolf

Catherine Behets Wydemans (coord.)
, Arthur Dewolf
Mandatory LIEPR1003  Treatment of data
Ce cours ne sera pas organisé en 2024-2025 car il ne fait plus partie du nouveau programme mis en place dès la rentrée. Il reste cependant répertorié dans le catalogue par obligation technique pendant la période de transition.
FR q2  15h+15h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Yannick Bleyenheuft

Yannick Bleyenheuft
Mandatory LIEPR1021  Cellular physiology  
FR q1  30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux

Marc Francaux
Mandatory LIEPR1022  Systems Physiology  
FR q2  37.5h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Nicolas Tajeddine

Nicolas Tajeddine
Mandatory LIEPR1025  Physiology and biochemistry of exercise and nutrition  
FR q2  75h+7.5h  8 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Louise Deldicque

> Marc Francaux (coord.)

> Patrick Henriet

Louise Deldicque
, Marc Francaux (coord.)
, Patrick Henriet
Mandatory LIEPR1023  Life saving, resuscitation and first aid  
FR q1  30h+30h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Eddy Bodart

> Pierre Bulpa (coord.)

> Patrick Honoré

> Isabelle Michaux

> John Mitchell

> Henri Thonon

Eddy Bodart
, Pierre Bulpa (coord.)
, Patrick Honoré
, Isabelle Michaux
, John Mitchell
, Henri Thonon
Mandatory LIEPR1024  Fundementals of neurophysiology and neuropsychology in motor control and motor learning  
FR q1  45h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Julie Duque (coord.)

> Marcus Missal

Julie Duque (coord.)
, Marcus Missal
Mandatory Formation de base en sciences humaines (6 credits)
Mandatory LFSM1106  Philosophy and ethics in motor science
FR q1  30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Jacob Schmutz

Jacob Schmutz
Mandatory LFSM1107  Psychology
FR q1  30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Stefan Agrigoroaei

> Bénédicte Thonon (compensates Damien Brevers)

Stefan Agrigoroaei
, Bénédicte Thonon (compensates Damien Brevers)
Mandatory Formation théorique en sciences de la motricité (29 credits)
Mandatory LEPHY1108  Introduction to physical activity and health
FR q2  22.5h  3 credits       > English-friendly  
Teacher(s):

> Sebastiaan de Geus

Sebastiaan de Geus
Mandatory LEPHY1109  Sport and society
FR q2  22.5h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Géraldine Zeimers

Géraldine Zeimers
Mandatory LEPHY1110  Theoretical foundations of training
FR q2  22.5h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Louise Deldicque

Louise Deldicque
Mandatory LEDPH1028  Sports biomechanics  
FR q1  30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Dominique De Jaeger (coord.)

> Arthur Dewolf

Dominique De Jaeger (coord.)
, Arthur Dewolf
Mandatory LEDPH1029  Communication, observation and auto-evaluation in physical education  
FR q1+q2  15h+30h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Pierre Van Luchene

Pierre Van Luchene
Mandatory LEDPH1030  Theoretical basis of sport and physical activity training, and theoretical basis of motor learning  
FR q1  45h  4 credits       > English-friendly  
Teacher(s):

> Dominique De Jaeger (coord.)

> Robert Hardwick

Dominique De Jaeger (coord.)
, Robert Hardwick
Mandatory LEDPH1046  Psychomotor development throughout life  
FR q1  30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Christine Detrembleur

Christine Detrembleur
Mandatory LEDPH1048  Legal, economic and institutional aspects of physical and sport activities  
FR q2  30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Sebastien Depré

> Arthur Lefebvre (coord.)

Sebastien Depré
, Arthur Lefebvre (coord.)
Mandatory LEDPH1049  Socio-historical and ethical dimension of physical and sports activities  
FR q1  37.5h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Sebastiaan de Geus (coord.)

> Dries Vanysacker

Sebastiaan de Geus (coord.)
, Dries Vanysacker
Mandatory Formation pratique et méthodologique en éducation physique (51 credits)
Mandatory LEDPH1001  Fundamentals of team sports and games
Ce cours ne sera pas organisé en 2024-2025 car il ne fait plus partie du nouveau programme mis en place dès la rentrée. Il reste cependant répertorié dans le catalogue par obligation technique pendant la période de transition.
FR q1  0h+30h  2 credits      
Mandatory LEDPH1002  Basement of physical and sports activities
Ce cours ne sera pas organisé en 2024-2025 car il ne fait plus partie du nouveau programme mis en place dès la rentrée. Il reste cependant répertorié dans le catalogue par obligation technique pendant la période de transition.
FR q1  0h+30h  3 credits      
Mandatory LEPHY1100  Foundations of physical and sporting activity
FR q1  0h+60h  5 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Louise Deldicque

Louise Deldicque
Mandatory LEPHY1103  Fundementals of expression activities
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux

Marc Francaux
Mandatory LEPHY1104  Swimming 1
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux

Marc Francaux
Mandatory LEPHY1105  Collective sports
FR q2  0h+60h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Benoît Vercruysse

Benoît Vercruysse
Mandatory LEPHY1106  Foundations of gymnastics and acrobatic sports (Parts A and B)
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits       > English-friendly  
Teacher(s):

> Dominique De Jaeger

Dominique De Jaeger
Mandatory LEPHY1107  Athletism 1 (parts A and B)
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Louise Deldicque

Louise Deldicque
Mandatory LEDPH9001  Pratique complémentaire d'une activité physique et sportive 1
Ce cours ne sera pas organisé en 2024-2025 car il ne fait plus partie du nouveau programme mis en place dès la rentrée. Il reste cependant répertorié dans le catalogue par obligation technique pendant la période de transition.
FR q1+q2    3 credits      
Mandatory LEDPH1021  Expression  
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux

Marc Francaux
Mandatory LEDPH1022  Swimming 2  
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux

Marc Francaux
Mandatory LEDPH1023  Athletics 2  
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Louise Deldicque

Louise Deldicque
Mandatory LEDPH1024  Team sports and games  
FR q1+q2  0h+60h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Benoît Vercruysse

Benoît Vercruysse
Mandatory LEDPH1025  Gymnastics and acrobatic sports 2  
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits       > English-friendly  
Teacher(s):

> Dominique De Jaeger

Dominique De Jaeger
Mandatory LEDPH1026  Fitness  
FR q1+q2  0h+30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Louise Deldicque

Louise Deldicque
Mandatory LEDPH9012  Pratique complémentaire d'une activité physique et sportive 2 (stage)  
FR q1+q2    2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux (coord.)

Marc Francaux (coord.)
Mandatory LEDPH1042  Methodology of swimming  
FR q1+q2  7.5h+30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux

Marc Francaux
Mandatory LEDPH1043  Didactic of athletics  
FR q1+q2  7.5h+30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Louise Deldicque

Louise Deldicque
Mandatory LEDPH1044  Didactic in team sports and games  
FR q1+q2  15h+60h  6 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Jean-Philippe Dupont

> Benoît Vercruysse (coord.)

Jean-Philippe Dupont
, Benoît Vercruysse (coord.)
Mandatory LEDPH1045  Teachings methods for acrobatic sports  
FR q1+q2  7.5h+30h  3 credits       > English-friendly  
Teacher(s):

> Dominique De Jaeger (coord.)

> Frédéric Leroy

Dominique De Jaeger (coord.)
, Frédéric Leroy
Mandatory LEDPH1041  Methodology of danse and expression activities  
FR q1+q2  7.5h+30h  3 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Marc Francaux

Marc Francaux
Mandatory Formation en langues (6 credits)
Mandatory LANGL1851  English for physiotherapists and physical educators
EN q1+q2  45h  4 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Fanny Desterbecq

> Sandrine Meirlaen

> Jean-Paul Nyssen (coord.)

> Hila Peer

> Mark Theodore Pertuit

> Florence Simon

Fanny Desterbecq
, Sandrine Meirlaen
, Jean-Paul Nyssen (coord.)
, Hila Peer
, Mark Theodore Pertuit
, Florence Simon
Mandatory Cours au choix
Un cours à choisir parmi les cours proposés ci-dessous.
Optional LANGL2451  English - communication skills  
EN q2  30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Stéphanie Brabant

> Philippe Denis

> Claudine Grommersch (coord.)

> Carlo Lefevre

> Sandrine Meirlaen

> Jean-Paul Nyssen

> Lutgarde Schrijvers

Stéphanie Brabant
, Philippe Denis
, Claudine Grommersch (coord.)
, Carlo Lefevre
, Sandrine Meirlaen
, Jean-Paul Nyssen
, Lutgarde Schrijvers
Optional LNEER2451  Dutch communication skills for students in Physiotherapy, Sports and Physical Training  
NL q2  30h  2 credits      
Teacher(s):

> Katrien De Rycke (coord.)

Katrien De Rycke (coord.)
Mandatory Minor or additional module (30 credits)     (> See the list of available minors and/or additional modules)
L'étudiant choisit une mineure parmi l'ensemble des mineures offertes à l'UCLouvain ou un approfondissement en pratiques sportives à raison de 15 crédits en BAC2 et 15 crédits en BAC3.
Maximum 1 element(s)