Proposed Symposium Themes

  1. Exercise & Sport Sciences (Focus: how the body performs, adapts, and improves).
    • Sport Physiology  .
    • Training Methods . 
    • Sport Nutrition .
    • Biomechanics & Technology 
  2. Motor Behavior  (Focus: human movement across the lifespan) .
    • Motor Learning .
    • Motor Development. 
    • Motor Control .
  3. Health, Injury & Prevention Sciences (Focus: athlete well-being and safety) .
    • Sport Psychology .
    • Sport Sociology .
  4. Sport Psychology & Sociology (Focus: behavior, mindset, and social context) .
    • Sport Injuries .
    • Rehabilitation .
  5. Education, Pedagogy & Coaching (Focus: teaching, learning, and instruction in sport & PE) .
    • PE & Pedagogy .
    • Disabled Sport for Youth.
    • Inclusion in Physical Activity. 
  6. Sport Industry & Management (Focus: organization, business, and promotion of sport) .
    • Sport Management & Marketing .

Symposium  Workshops

Half-Day Workshops | 21–24 June 2027
International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA 2027)
As part of the symposium program, a series of half-day professional development workshops will be offered to provide participants with practical knowledge and applied skills in adapted physical activity and inclusive sport. These workshops will bring together international experts, practitioners, and researchers to share innovative practices and practical tools that can enhance professional work in education, sport, and community settings.

Coaching Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

Inclusive Coaching in Practice
This workshop explores the essential role of coaches in supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential in sport and life. Participants will learn inclusive coaching strategies that foster confidence, skill development, and long-term engagement in sport.
The session will present practical coaching approaches used in inclusive sport programs and highlight how coaches can create motivating and supportive environments for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Key topics include:

  • Athlete-centered coaching approaches
  • Inclusive training environments
  • Motivation and confidence building in athletes with intellectual disabilities
  • The social and developmental impact of sport participation

Disability Etiquette and Inclusive Communication

Building Respectful and Inclusive Interactions
This interactive workshop provides practical guidance on respectful communication and interaction with people with disabilities across sport, education, and community environments.
Participants will develop greater awareness of disability diversity and learn how to communicate effectively while promoting dignity, inclusion, and equal participation.
Key topics include:

  • Understanding different types of disabilities
  • Effective and respectful communication strategies
  • Disability etiquette in everyday interactions
  • Promoting inclusive attitudes in sport and society

Sports Training for Coaches of Persons with Disabilities

Principles of Adapted Sport Training
This workshop introduces the fundamental principles of sport training for athletes with disabilities. Participants will learn how to design inclusive training programs that consider functional abilities, classification systems, and safe training loads.
The session will also highlight specialized training methods and equipment used in adapted sport.
Key topics include:

  • Foundations of adapted sport training
  • Training program design and planning
  • Functional classification in para sport
  • Adapted training methods and equipment
  • Ethical considerations in coaching athletes with disabilities

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