Nicolas Baptiste
About Nicolas Baptiste
Nicolas Baptiste is a doctoral candidate at Aix-Marseille Université, focusing on social mechanisms within recreational nature practices. He has a diverse background in tourism and sports management, having held various positions in organizations related to sports and tourism in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Currently, Nicolas Baptiste holds the position of Doctorant contractuel at Aix-Marseille Université. He has been engaged in this role since 2021, focusing on research that explores the social mechanisms within recreational nature practices. His work is conducted at the university campus located in Gap, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, where he emphasizes the intersection of sports and environmental sociology.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Baptiste has a solid educational background in sports and environmental studies. He earned a Master’s degree in Gestion des territoires ruraux et montagnards et développement local from Aix-Marseille Université, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he obtained a Licence in STAPS Entraînement Sportif mention Fonction Publique Territoriale from Université de Montpellier, studying from 2013 to 2016. His foundational education includes a Baccalauréat Economique et Social from Lycée Philippe de Girard Avignon, where he graduated with Mention Très bien.
Background in Sports and Tourism
Nicolas Baptiste has diverse experience in the fields of sports and tourism. He worked at the Office de Tourisme d'Orcières (SEMILOM) in various roles, including Chargé de développement and Chargé d'événementiel et animations, contributing to the development and organization of tourism-related activities from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as an Assistant chef de projet at GAP HAUTES ALPES ATHLETISME for seven months in 2020, where he supported project management efforts.
Military and Volunteer Experience
Nicolas Baptiste has a background in military training and volunteer service. He completed a Préparation militaire Gendarmerie at Gendarmerie Nationale in 2017, achieving Mention Bien. He also served as a Réserviste with the Gendarmerie Nationale from 2017 to 2020, contributing to the Groupement des Hautes-Alpes. His military training began with a Préparation militaire Marine at CIRFA Avignon from 2012 to 2013, where he graduated with Mention Très bien.
Research Focus and Interests
Nicolas Baptiste's research interests lie at the intersection of sports and environmental sociology. His current research at Aix-Marseille Université investigates the social mechanisms that influence recreational nature practices. This focus reflects his commitment to understanding how social dynamics interact with environmental contexts, particularly in relation to sports and outdoor activities.