Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity

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Fact sheet

The Master's

The programme aims to provide state-of-the-art research and teaching methodology in adapted physical activity and the social, pedagogical, and technical aspects of physical activity adapted to the needs of persons with a disability. This Erasmus Mundus programme combines the expertise of a number of universities throughout the EU and the world, and offers students comprehensive training and expert knowledge in the many aspects of adapted physical activity. Each year, visiting scholars from European and non-European Universities are invited to conduct teaching and research assignments. The programme promotes the exchange of ideas between professionals and future practitioners from around the world. The multicultural aspects of the Master’s programme are a great asset to the programme itself and to the field of Adapted Physical Activity (APA) in general.

My profile

Since the official language of the Master's programme is English, students are expected to be sufficiently conversant in English to be able to understand and discuss scientific literature. Applicants must prove their English proficiency with a language certificate (Proficiency, TOEFL, IELTS, Pitman, etc.), or by demonstrating that their previous studies were completed successfully in English.

Admission requirements

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Study programme

This is a co-operative programme organised by four European universities (the EMMAPA Consortium): KU Leuven (KU Leuven), University of Limerick (UL), Palacky University Olomouc (UP), and the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NSSS). The programme involves study periods in at least two of the four universities, but also links to a significant number of other European Universities. The EMMAPA Consortium has 3 non-European partners: the Uni versity of Queensland, the University of Stellenbosch, and the University of Virginia.

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Studying abroad

This Erasmus Mundus programme combines the expertise of a number of universities throughout Europe and the world, and offers students comprehensive training and expert knowledge in the many aspects of adapted physical activity. European students are given the opportunit to complete part of the Master's programme at one of the three partner universities, the University of Queensland in Australia, the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa or the University of Virginia in the USA. The programme promotes the inter - national exchange of ideas between professionals and future practitioners from around the world.

Assets

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences at KU Leuven is currently the only European university faculty that offers an international Master’s programme in Adapted Physical Activity.

Career prospects

Students specialised in adapted physical activity at the Master’s level often work with physically challenged persons in careers such as education, coaching, personal training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine or other health care professions. Some seek a research career by acquiring knowledge and expertise in both adapted physical activity and another discipline within kinesiology, and pursue a doctoral degree.

Registration fee

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Application

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