GENERAL INFORMATION
Adapted Physical Activity Over Life-Span
European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity (EUCAPA)
In conjunction with The Finnish Congress of Adapted Physical Activity
May 6 - 8, 2010 Jyväskylä, Finland
Purpose
The main purposes of the congress are:
(1) to present knowledge of adapted physical activity over the whole life-span, including early as well as later years of life, (2) to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between researchers and practitioners within the field of adapted physical activity, and (3) to present a forum of good practical examples in adapted physical activity in consideration of accessible facilities and programmes.
Congress Format:
• Keynote lectures
• Invited presentations
• Oral presentations
• Poster presentations
• Workshops/demonstrations
• Exhibition
Congress Language
The official language of the congress is English.
Important Dates to Remember:
• Submission of Abstracts: Dec 31, 2009
• Notifi cation to Authors: Feb 15, 2010
• Registration: April 23, 2010
• Congress Dates: May 6-8, 2010
Main Organizers:
University of Jyväskylä
Finnish Society of Sport Sciences (FSSS)
Collaborators:
• European Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
• City of Jyväskylä
• Ministry of Education in Finland
Congress Secretariat:
Finnish Society of Sport Sciences
Olympic Stadium
FI-00250 Helsinki, FINLAND
Mr. Toni Piispanen
Secretary of the Scientific Committee
European Congress of APA
Finnish Society of Sport Sciences
phone: +358 10 778 6610
email: toni.piispanen@lts.fi
http://www.eucapa2010.org