The 17th European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA) is set to take place in the captivating city of Seville, Spain, from June 11-14, 2024. EUCAPA stands as a distinguished event known for fostering the exchange of research and practice in the realm of adapted sport and physical activity. This Congress serves as a gathering point for academics, researchers, students, stakeholders, and practitioners worldwide, all dedicated to advancing research and professional standards in adapted physical activity on a global scale.
Aligned with the Congress theme, “Participation and Inclusion in Sports for Quality of Life: Paris 2024 Horizon,” this congress is an optimal platform for cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships among all participants. The forthcoming Paris Paralympic Games in 2024 will serve as a significant focal point for discussions during this Congress, spanning a wide array of topics in adapted sports.
The EUCAPA 2024 is a face-to-face (in-person) scientific activity and its program will consist of the following:
- Keynotes speakers
- Invited speakers
- Oral presentations
- Poster presentations
- Symposiums
- Professional and video presentations
- Workshops
This congress will feature esteemed keynote speakers including:
- Hayley Fitzgerald (Leeds Beckett University)
“The Promise and Perils of ‘Intersectionality’: Considerations for APA Research and Practice” - Andrew Parsons (President of the International Paralympic Committee)
“Paralympic Games – the ambition to be the most transformational event of the planet, and what is the role of science and research to achieve that” - Kirstie Simpson (University of Chester)
“Inclusive Employment and Workforce Development” - Adolfo Cangas (Universidad de Almería)
“Mental Health, Physical Activity, and Sport: An Area to Discover”
In addition, check out the extraordinary line-up of Symposia Speakers that have been announced to hold their lectures at the event:
- Prof. Jan Burns – Joint Clinical Psychology Program Director at Canterbury University
- Prof. Kwok Ng – Docent (Adjunct Professor) Health Promotion and Adapted Physical Activity & Senior Researcher at University of Turku, University of Limerick & University of Eastern Finland
- Alba Roldán Romero – Professor Department of Sport Science, Center of Sport Investigation – University Miguel Hernández de Elche
- Caroline van Lindert – Senior Researcher at Mulier Institute in the areas of Inclusion in Sport & Disability Sport
A new deadline for key dates was released to submit abstracts and present scientific research at the 17th European Congress on Adapted Physical Activity 2024:
- Paper Submission Closes: 15th February 2024 (23:59 CET)
- Review and Decisions Process Concludes: 15th March 2024
- Presenting Authors Latest Registration: 11th April 2024
For more information visit the congress website: https://eucapa2024.com/
