The Middle East Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (MENA) is pleased to announce the inaugural Middle East and North Africa Conference on Adapted Physical Activity. This significant event will be held under the theme of “Mainstreaming – Integration – Inclusion in Physical Education and Sports,” spearheaded by Prof. Dr. Hussein Abu Al-Ruz, in collaboration with partners such as the Scientific Committee of the Paralympic Committee of West Asia, the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA), and the Asian Society of Adapted Physical Activity and Exercise (ASAPE).

Taking place in the vibrant capital city of Jordan, Amman, from April 21st to April 23rd, 2024, this conference aims to bring together diverse groups of sports scientists and experts in adapted physical education from across the globe. This conference wants to be the platform to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences regarding the latest developments in the field of adapted physical activity and its related domains. This event aims to showcase the most recent advancements in mainstreaming, integration, and inclusion within sports and physical activities for people with disabilities.

The conference includes the following themes:

  • Mainstreaming, Integration, and Inclusion in the sports of persons with disabilities and chronic conditions across recreational, educational, and competitive levels.
  • Mainstreaming, Integration, and Inclusion in various educational sciences.
  • Adapted physical activity-related sciences and developments.
  • Adapted physical activity and its scientific principles.
  • Health and rehabilitation sciences in the field of Paralympic sports and adapted physical activity.
  • Psychological and social sciences in the field of Paralympic sports and adapted physical activity.
  • Sport training sciences and kinesiology in the field of Paralympic sports and adapted physical activity.
  • Curricula development and teaching strategies in adapted physical activity.
  • Inclusion strategies in the sports domain.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis in Physical Education.

The conference confirmed the participation of different keynote speakers such as:

  • Prof. Dr. Gudrun Doll-Tepper, Germany
  • Prof. Dr. Cindy Sit, Hong Kong, China
  • Prof. Dr. Hussein H. Abu Al-Ruz, Jordan
  • Prof. Dr. Pamela Beach, U.S.A
  • Prof. Dr. Ashraf Marei, Egypt
  • Prof. Dr. Ibrahim El-Zraigat, Jordan
  • Dr. Justin A. Haegele, U.S.A
  • Prof. Dr. Yongho Lee, Korea

Participants are invited to submit their abstracts for presentation by March 28th, 2024, to info@mefapa.net. Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.

For more information please visit the conference website: https://mefapa.net/mena-conference-2024/?fbclid=IwAR2W_9C-79U8u2RDb8nQtiAplM7XRWWP_BAR9XLNw7gMaazbiVYEdN57wjA