View Course UPM123

Session: November 2026
Institution: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM)
Title: Inclusion in Sport: promotion sport participation of people with disabilities through technology and science
Code: UPM123
Type of Course: Classic ATHENS course
Location: Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Address: Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF), c/Martin Fierro 7
City: Madrid, Spain
Minimum Year of Study: 3
Language of Tuition: English
Prerequisites: The course is open to bachelor's and master’s students currently enrolled in programmes related to Sport Sciences or Physical Education.

Students from Health Sciences, Social Sciences and other STEM programmes are also welcome, provided they show a clear interest in sport, physical activity, inclusion, and disability.
Basic knowledge of sport, physical activity, or educational contexts is recommended, but no prior experience in adapted physical activity is required.
Objectives: ·       To address the importance of inclusion in sport as an essential topic in Adapted Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.

·       To analyse the role of education and training in the transfer of research evidence into organisational models for inclusive sport within schools, sport clubs, and national and international sport federations.

·       To present the more actual trends (from research and practice) in innovation, technology, educational programs and international ongoing projects in the field of inclusion in sport.

·       To use sport as a tool to promote inclusion at all levels (educational, sport initiation, development and competition, fitness and health, rehabilitation, active leisure and tourism) using research and examples of good practice.
To introduce European funding programmes that support inclusive sport projects and knowledge transfer (evidence to practice), and to promote international exchange and collaboration opportunities for European students interested in this field.
Programme to be Followed: Monday

Daytime: lessons. Topic: Inclusion through Sport from a biopsychosocial perspective and the role of education and training in clubs and sport federations.
Evening: Sport / cultural activity.

Tuesday

Daytime: lessons. Topic: How to do it? Technology, participation and performance optimization in adapted and inclusive sports.
Evening: Sport / cultural activity.

Wednesday

Daytime: lessons. Topic: Where to do it? Programmes in Physical Education and Sport initiation: Inclusive Sport at the School (Deporte Inclusivo en la Escuela, DIEmociones y DIEmpatía).
Evening: Sport / cultural activity.

Thursday

Daytime: lessons. With whom to do it? Ongoing European projects on inclusion, sport and disability.
Evening: free evening.

Friday

Daytime: examinations and programme assessment.
Afternoon: Farewell reception.
Course Exam: Theoretical and practical examinations will be performed on Friday to assess knowledge, skills and competences from every of the previous four days.
Professor Responsible: Javier Pérez Tejero
Participating professors: Javier Pérez, Javier Soto, Áurea Redondo, Benedetta Scotto, Celia Sánchez, Adriana Charry, Elena Redondo, Alejandro Barrera.
EDA Estimated Start Time: 14/11/2026 11:30
Cost of EDA: 25
EDA Content: Welcome ceremony, picnic, chocolate with churros, cultural visits and farewell party.

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