Scientific tourist" magazine
Editorial
" Le Touriste Scientifique " is a magazine produced by the Master's program in Sports Tourism Management at Montpellier's UFR-STAPS. The Sports Tourism Management program trains future specialists in sports management, tourism and leisure (over 800 professionals since 1992).
Our course is distinguished by its dual component of tourism and sport, giving it a unique multidisciplinary approach. The students, who come from a wide range of backgrounds, bring real added value to this master's degree thanks to their varied skills. The aim of this course is to reinforce the fundamentals of management, develop in-depth knowledge of the players and issues involved in sports tourism, and deepen the skills specific to this field. Beyond the professional aspect, the research-oriented teaching enables students to develop a critical mind and become specialists on a specific issue.
As students in this program, we are committed to responding to the new tourism and sports challenges facing our society. Changes in behavior and lifestyles, as well as the emergence of new needs, challenge us to bring a new vision, to innovate and to give meaning to this demand.
Our magazine focuses on contemporary sports tourism. We publish scientific articles written by Master's students, covering various disciplines related to sports tourism. Our aim is to promote the work of our students to professionals in the sector, creating a lasting link between the university and the business world. Here you'll find research articles based on the dissertations of first-year Master's students.
All these publications are submitted to the expertise of social science researchers at Montpellier's UFR-STAPS ( SantESiH team, UR_UM211).
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What they wrote ... new section
This section contains reviews of recent books on topics of interest to students and professionals in the field of sports tourism. Do you have a suggestion? We'd love to hear from you!
When travel becomes pathological... Mad travellers
Ian Hacking, Les fous voyageurs, Paris, Seuil, coll. "Les empêcheurs de penser en rond", 2002, 391 p.
By Nathalie Le Roux
Tourism, Health, Wellbeing and Protected Areas
Iride Azara, Elini Michopoulou, Federico Niccolini, B. Derrick Taff and Alan Clarke (eds.), Tourism, Health, Wellbeing and Protected Areas, Croydon, CABI, 2018, 225 pp.
By Eric Perera
Understanding and using the sociology of gender
By Eric Perera
What they think .... new section
This section features interviews with sports tourism players (professionals or researchers) interviewed by students on a theme defined by the annual editorial committee. Want to contribute? Contact us!
In a few lines ... the challenges of contemporary sports tourism?
Interview with Yann Ramirez (sociologist), Clément Lopez (sociologist), David Quéfellec (Hérault Tourisme marketing manager) and Nathalie Le Roux (sociologist)
By the 2023-2024 editorial committee
What do you see as the future of sports tourism?
Video interview with Guy Castagné Consulting Director at AKINA STRATEGIES
By the 2020-2021 Editorial Board
campus 2023" special issue
Introduction
Readers,
This year, we are privileged to present a special edition of our magazine "Le Touriste Scientifique".
This magazine, produced as a result of research carried out by 2nd year students in the Sports Tourism Management master's program at Montpellier's UFR STAPS, has a special edition this year, following the CAMPUS 2023 program, which is being followed by part of the 2022/2023 graduating class.
CAMPUS 2023, created to coincide with the Rugby World Cup, is an "off-site" apprentice training center (CFA) which, in association with a number of educational partners throughout France, aims to train nearly 3,000 young people in apprenticeships in sports-related professions, alongside free diploma courses, in partnership with the Ministry of Employment and the French Rugby Federation.
Our first special edition features 5 articles on the impact of sport on our society.
These scientific articles, linked by the impact of sport on the evolution of today's society, are a source of reflection and inspiration for other disciplines not covered in these articles. They offer us a new vision of sport, of the impact it can have on different scales, and of its general interest. We hope that these articles will serve as a source of inspiration, and that this edition will help to demonstrate the importance of involvement in sport for young and old alike.
We hope you enjoy your reading.
Integrating young people from disadvantaged neighborhoods - Socio-professional and sports tools
By Lola Brun
Student in Master 2 Management of Sports Tourism in Montpellier and work-study within the committee of UFOLEP 30.
Emotional commitment in amateur sports partnerships
CAMPUS 2023 student in a STAPS Master's program in Sports Tourism Management at the University of Montpellier and "Sports Facility Manager" apprentice with RODEZ RUGBY. Responsible for the club's communications and marketing and also events project manager.
ZWIFT's impact on cycling
Studying for a Master's 2 in Sports Tourism Management at the STAPS in Montpellier, I'm doing a work-study placement at the Comité Régional ASPTT Occitanie in communications and event organization. I chose this subject because, having been a cycling enthusiast for a few years, I wondered about the place the Zwift app had taken among cyclists after the Covid 19 pandemic.
Sociology of Herault U16 rugby players: towards a new rugby?
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25 years old, Master's degree in international relations, student in a Master's program in sports tourism management at the Comité Départemental Rugby de l'Hérault. Responsible for various strategies aimed at the development of sports structures, as well as various issues concerning the practice of rugby in the Hérault department.
Masculinity and girls' emancipation through rugby
As a dance teacher and project manager for the Rebonds! association in Montpellier, I hold a Master's degree in Movement Science and Technique (STM). As part of my training (in Master Management of Sports Tourism (MTS) and in connection with my apprenticeship structure, I am very enthusiastic about this scientific writing project, which aims to understand the parameters that encourage girls' involvement in an activity considered to be masculine: rugby.
NUmEro 4
INtroduction of the number
By the editorial board, Master 2 MTS class 2023-2024
We are delighted to present the fourth issue of our magazine " Le touriste scientifique".
In this issue, we have selected the best scientific articles produced during the year 2022-2023. They represent topics and themes that are close to the hearts of graduate students in contemporary sports tourism.
Salomé Launay discusses the popularization of ultra-trail running, which has led to the promotion and enhancement of local areas. Louise Gahery confronts our fast-paced society through her experience of pedestrian itinerancy. Andréa Cavallo will talk about eSport as an opportunity to develop the tourism sector through sport and entertainment. Théo Brosse will show us the essential role of peers in making motorcycling accessible to paraplegics. Paul Vautier will show you the links between aquatic biodiversity and the behavior of sea kayakers. Finally, Léna Egio will present the historical development of handiskiing and its crucial role in destigmatizing disability.
Dive into the heart of this fourth issue to experience never-before-seen content. These young authors tackle key concepts of our modern society and take a fresh look at these themes. They are the actors of tomorrow's world, and their contemporary research offers you total immersion as they tackle the themes of accessibility, mountain sports and travel - so many interconnected fields designed to shed light on current social mutations.
Enjoy your reading!
Popularizing ultra-trail:
promoting and enhancing local communities
Following a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management at ESSCA Bordeaux from 2018 to 2021, I joined the Master 1 Management du Tourisme Sportif at the UFR-STAPS in Montpellier.
The link between tourism and sport has fascinated me for some years now, and my passion for outdoor sports led me to investigate the world of trail running. After graduating from university, my project is to work towards the development and awareness of outdoor activities.
Pedestrian itinerancy: an experience built to cope with our fast-paced society.
I'm passionate about outdoor activities, from running and canoeing to hiking. For almost two years now, I've been traveling around France, discovering incredible landscapes while taking my time. That's how I came up with the idea of studying the very meaning of this practice, and how does this trip differ from others?
Esport: A development opportunity in the tourism sector through sports entertainment
After completing my first two years of STAPS at the Université Savoie Mont-Blanc campus in Chambéry, I decided to pursue my studies with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management at the UFR STAPS in Montpellier, leading to a Master's degree in Sports Tourism Management.
In parallel with this pursuit of higher education in an unfamiliar region, I had an unbridled passion for the world of esports and streaming. With a particular interest in this ecosystem, I became interested in how it worked and in the organization of the various events created in the wake of the media explosion caused by the Covid-19 crisis.
Motorcycle accessibility for paraplegics: the essential role of peer assistance
By Théo Brosse
With a degree in STAPS APA-S (adapted physical activities), I went on to study for a Master's degree in Sports Tourism Management at the UFR-STAPS of the University of Montpellier, in order to combine tourism, sport and disability, with the aim of creating my own structure offering sports holidays adapted to people with specific needs (disabled, elderly, chronically ill, etc.).
Aquatic biodiversity and the behavior of sea kayakers
By Paul Vautier
Following a degree in sports management at ILEPS, I seized the opportunity offered by France 2023 to join the Master in Sports Tourism Management at the University of Montpellier, on a sandwich course with a great club: Palavas Kayak de Mer.
The discovery of paddle sports and contact with the club's team led me to start a sociological research project on kayaking.
Between autonomy and dependence, the practice of handiskiing as a path towards destigmatization
Captivated by the world of disability and that of outdoor sports, I wanted to interweave these two fields as part of my end-of-studies work. To do so, I chose to examine the practice of handiskiing. Indeed, after training to become a volunteer pilot, I wanted to understand more about it. This research enabled me to see the sport from a different angle than that of a mere spectator.
numero 3
Issue introduction
By the editorial board, Master 2 MTS class 2022-2023.
We are delighted to present the third issue of our magazine "Le touriste scientifique".
In this issue, students graduating from the UFR STAPS Montpellier Master's in Sports Tourism Management in 2022 are represented through their research. We have named the best scientific articles produced during the year 2021-2022. They represent the subjects and themes that are close to our students' hearts.
Anna Siegel will talk about the difficulties of access to mid-mountain sports sites and areas. You will then have the opportunity to read about Clément Montane's concept of "naturalness" in climbing gym practice. Then, Matteo Buin will talk about adaptation strategies and modes of governance in mid-mountain resorts in the face of global warming, a major issue at the heart of today's dialogues. Richard Lelong discusses the use of the 24h of Le Mans as an instrument of Public Action. And to bring this issue to a close, Yuna Beaumont looks at the militant commitment of organizers of solidarity and charity sporting events.
Dive into the heart of this third issue to experience never-before-seen content. These young authors tackle key concepts of our modern society and take a fresh look at these themes. They are the actors of tomorrow's world, and their contemporary research offers you total immersion as they tackle issues of public policy, accessibility, mountain sports and travel - so many interconnected fields designed to shed light on current social mutations.
Enjoy your reading!
Accessibility of mid-mountain sports sites and areas: difficulties in promoting the Tourisme & Handicap brand; study of the Hautes-Pyrénées region.
by Anna SIEGEL
" Passionate about sport and its environment, I started working in tourist resorts as soon as I was old enough. A degree in Sports Management from the University of Nantes enabled me to develop my knowledge of sport and its challenges. Access to sport for all is an issue that has always challenged me and to which I wanted to find answers. Like the expression: "make a contribution", this article is my contribution to making sports tourism accessible to all.
The concept of "naturalness" in the practice of indoor climbers
"After completing a BTS in Nature Management and Protection, I decided to combine my passion for sport with my studies by enrolling in a Licence Professionnelle in Nature Sports Management in Millau. The Master's degree in Sports Tourism Management at Montpellier University's UFR STAPS was the next logical step.
As an avid climber, I've seen a lot of changes in the places where I practice, both indoors and outdoors. In talking with other climbers, I've been struck by the great diversity of the sport. The sport has been evolving steadily since the 70s, while the role of naturalness is becoming increasingly blurred".
Adaptation strategies and modes of governance in mid-mountain resorts in the face of global warming: The example of the Jura mountains through the resorts of Les Rousses and Métabief Mont d'Or.
by Matteo BUIN
"After obtaining a Licence 3 in sports management in Besançon, I enrolled in the Master's program in Sports Tourism Management in Montpellier. Passionate about outdoor sports and attracted by tourism, I want to combine these two fields in my future professional life".
Using the 24 Hours of Le Mans sporting event as a tool for public action.
"Passionate about sport, tourism and the notion of heritage, my ambition is to join the world of local authorities in order to develop projects around these 3 areas. For this end-of-study article, I wanted to focus on my department's flagship event, the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race. This soon-to-be century-old event, a historic heritage event and a veritable technological laboratory, deserves to be examined as a tool for governance".
The militant commitment of organizers of solidarity and charity sporting events: From moral shock to identity-building
"After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in STAPS (Sports Training) from the Université de Bretagne Occidentale in Brest, I decided to pursue my studies with a Master's degree in Sports Tourism Management at the UFR-STAPS in Montpellier, in order to move into this new, highly diversified sector.
Thanks to my many years of practice in the field of sports training, I've become aware of the importance of transmitting values. That's why I'm particularly interested in all those people who fight to defend their values through sport and charitable events.
numero 2
Introduction
By the editorial board, Master 2 MTS class 2021-2022.
We are pleased and proud to present the second issue of our magazine: The Scientific Tourist.
In this second issue, we focus on the students graduating from the Master in Sports Tourism Management at the University of Montpellier in 2021. We have selected the best scientific articles produced during the year 2020-2021.
This second issue contains five articles on various themes and topics revolving around tourism, sport and the issues of modern society, such as the environment, the quest for well-being and discrimination.
At the top of the list is Filipa Teixara's vibrant account of Morocco's gendered enculturation of surfing practices. Gautier Pibre offers a detailed analysis of the strategies of canoe-kayak base managers in the Tarn region. His article is full of suggestions for improving the way in which base management and environmental ethics are combined. You'll also have the opportunity to read about touring and its relationship to well-being and health, an article written by the qualitative pen of Marion Duchez. Marc Smith's survey of Street Workout practices will get you thinking about the evolution of sports venues from indoor to outdoor. Finally, Alexia Beuriot's work brings this review to a close. She'll take you on a journey alongside backpacking riders, while detailing the concept of transmodernity as it relates to a return to nature.
Dive into the heart of this second issue, with its totally new content. These young authors tackle the key concepts of our modern society and take a fresh look at these themes. They are the actors of tomorrow's world, and their contemporary research offers you total immersion by tackling new practices, the development of tourism in sport and well-being, sustainable development, the place of women in sport - so many interconnected fields aimed at shedding light on current societal mutations.
Enjoy your reading!
Being a Moroccan surfer: overcoming the gendered enculturation of her country RESUME/ ARTICLE
"I'm passionate about traveling and discovering new cultures. During my Master's degree in Sports Tourism Management, I developed a real interest in research in the humanities and social sciences thanks to my teachers, and I'd like to continue with a doctorate.I'm particularly sensitive to themes related to gender and culture, the relationship with the body and nudity".
Environmental ethics and strategies of canoe-kayak base managers in the Tarn region SUMMARY / ARTICLE
"After graduating in Sports Management from the Institut National Universitaire Champollion in Rodez, I decided to pursue my studies in Sports Tourism Management at the UFR STAPS of the University of Montpellier. Passionate about outdoor sports, I've been a seasonal worker for 5 years now at a canoeing base on the Tarn river. This professional and sporting experience has made me aware of the environmental issues involved in protecting the natural environment.That's why I've decided to make my contribution to a subject that's close to my heart".
Hiking: between individual paths and the social injunction to health and well-being RESUME / ARTICLE
"I'm a graduate of the Master's degree in Sports Tourism Management at the UFR Staps in Montpellier, and I'm aiming for a professional future in the field of sustainable tourism. Passionate about hiking and having completed a five-day section of the Stevenson Trail, I wanted to use this study to link the health and well-being aspects to the practice of itinerant hiking".
The evolution of sports venues: from indoor to outdoor practice - The example of Street Workout RESUME / ARTICLE
by Marc SMITH
"Passionate about sport and its world, and bodyweight bodybuilding from an early age, it was through my long experience as a sportsman in French Guiana that I developed an interest in the region's sporting development. Access to local sports for all, access to training and the development of sports facilities in French Guiana are the themes I'd like to address.
Trail riders conquering well-being SUMMARY / ARTICLE
"I've been passionate about equestrian activities since I was a child, and this article deals with a field that I know inside out, a field whose practices are in line with current trends in the world of tourism. For those of you who are skeptical, I invite you to read this article, which is sure to challenge your preconceptions about equestrian tourism.
number 1
Introduction
By the editorial board, Master 2 MTS class 2020-2021
We are pleased and proud to present the first issue of our magazine: Le touriste scientifique.
In this first issue, the students graduating from the Master in Sport Tourism Management at the University of Montpellier in 2020 are in the spotlight. We present some of their scientific articles produced during the 2019-2020 year.
This first issue contains five articles on various themes and topics revolving around tourism, sport and the problems of modern society. It includes Jean Gosselin's analysis of the Cévennes National Park's choice of transmodernity, as well as Emilien Prat's on sustainable development in the logic of action of nature sports providers in southern Aveyron. Valentin Géraudie will bring his expertise on naturism and aesthetics, proposing an evolution of the various representations of the body through different generations and the considerable impact of new media on the body norm. We will also have the opportunity to understand the competitive commitment of young longeurs through the work of Aridj Achouri. Finally, Jessica Businaro will introduce us to the theme of business tourism, evoking corporate team building and the post-modern evolution between sport and HRM.
Dive into the heart of this first issue, which offers you totally new content. These young authors tackle the key concepts of our modern society and take a fresh look at these themes. They are the actors of tomorrow's world, and their contemporary research
offers you total immersion in new practices, the development of tourism in sport and well-being, sustainable development, handisport and media coverage - so many interconnected fields designed to shed light on current societal mutations.
Enjoy your reading
1 - Video interview with Guy Castagné on sports tourism, produced by the Master 2 Sports Tourism class - STAPS University of Montpellier
Sport tourism and the Cévennes National Park: the transmodern choice - Abstract / Article
by Jean GOSSELIN
"Originally from Normandy, my passion for sport, travel and nature led me to Montpellier to study for a Master's degree in sports tourism management. It was an opportunity for me to familiarize myself with this field of activity (2 internships: Mad Monkey and Discover France) but above all to discover research. So I'd like to continue in this direction and do a doctorate".
Sustainable development in the actions of nature sports providers in southern Aveyron - Abstract / Article
by Emilien PRAT
"Passionate about sports and nature, my studies steered me towards a Master's degree in Sports Tourism Management. Concerned with practices linked to sustainable development, I carried out a study in the south of Aveyron to show the role of nature sports in today's challenges. My end-of-study internship focused on scuba diving in Tahiti.
Naturism and aestheticism, values laid bare - Summary / Article
by Valentin GERAUDIE
"Sporting and scientific studies have been at the heart of my university studies. Since the body is the main focus of all sporting disciplines, I spontaneously and quite naturally chose to study the STAPS discipline. Between fascination and contempt, the body, often at the center of multiple controversies and the subject of numerous studies, aroused my interest and led me to choose this theme".
The competitive commitment of young longeurs between the ages of 17 and 29: Becoming the model champion - Abstract / Article
by Aridj ACHOURI
"Originally from Algeria, where I was a PE teacher in Khenchela, I decided to pursue my studies in Sports Tourism Management at the University of Montpellier. My first internship was with the DRDJCS de l'Hérault, supporting a study on the development of longe-côte, and I concluded this master's degree with an internship in a vacation village in Lozère.
Team building in the corporate world Postmodern evolution between sport and HRM Summary / Article
by Jessica BUSINARO
"I graduated from Sup de Co La Rochelle with a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management. After two experiences abroad (a university exchange in the United States, and a humanitarian mission in Malaysia), I decided to continue my studies in Master 2 Sports Tourism Management at the University of Montpellier. I ended my year with an internship as an assistant manager in the outdoor hotel industry, a sector I love and in which I'd like to develop.