EUCAPA 2024 - Book of Abstracts

Abstract

The city of Seville (Spain) hosted the 17 th edition of the European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA) during June 11 -14 th , 2024. This scientific and academic event is a true reference in the area of physical activity and sport for people with disabilities in Europe but also in the world. More than 200 professionals, academics, researchers, teachers, educators, coaches, therapists, rehabilitation professionals and students in the field participate in this event, together with sports entities, disability service providers and associative movement.EUCAPA 2024 is organized by the European Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (EUFAPA) and Events GB, hosted by the University "Pablo Olavide" of Sevilla in collaboration of the "Fundación Sanitas" Chair for Inclusive Sport Studies (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) and the Spanish Paralympic Committee.Adapted physical activity (APA) is currently a fundamental part of vocational and university studies related to Physical Activity and Sports Sciences in Europe, where other academic and professional fields are also welcome. EUCAPA is a showcase for updated research and innovation in APA and a unique meeting point to learn, to contribute and to network in the field.EUCAPA 2024 is held just a few weeks before the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. That´s why its theme is "Participation and Inclusion in Sport for Quality of Life: Paris 2024". Without a doubt, this occasion makes the congress a very pertinent and a current room to discuss about the research and application of APA in its different manifestations. This European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity (EUJAPA) special issue contains all peer-reviewed contributions to the congress. We truly appreciate the dedication of all Scientific Committee members in this process.This EUJAPA special issue is structured following the four subthemes of EUCAPA 2024: Disability sport: focus in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Physical education and inclusive sports, Physical activity and exercise for a healthy life and rehabilitation & Leisure, recreation and social values in APA. It contains the contributions from four top references keynotes at the congress: Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee (BRA),