The Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, is a postgraduate university program, providing a state of-the-art on research and teaching methodology in Adapted Physical activity (APA); and the social, pedagogical and technical aspects of physical activity, adapted to the needs of the persons with a disability.

The objective of the Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity program is to combine the competencies of a number of European and non -European universities in order to offer the students a comprehensive training and adequate knowledge in the many aspects of Adapted Physical Activity (APA).

1. To educate competent and critical professionals, who are able to design and evaluate adapted physical activity programs using an evidence-based approach. The course will provide the competencies to work in 3 professional areas: education (special needs schools), rehabilitation (late stage), and sports settings (competitive and recreational). It caters for working with individuals with a variety of disabilities both physical and mental across the life-span.
2. To educate people to participate in research to advance the field of APA . The course offers basic scientific skills which will enable graduates to pursue an academic career or undertake further research or doctoral study.
3. To educate people in identifying APA needs in different countries and seek out multicultural collaboration to enhance the opportunities for people with a disability.

The program is organised within the following universities, that are forming the EMMAPA Master Consortium:

Catholic University of Leuven (K.U.Leuven), Belgium
University of Limerick (UL), Ireland
Palacky University Olomouc (UP), Czech Republic
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NSSS), Norway
The University of Virginia (UV), USA
The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia
University of Stellenbosch (US), South Africa


Politiattest (for Nordic citizens only)
Politiattest skal leveres ved studiestart (Politiregisterforskriften kap 7 §39). Ny politiattest kan kreves i løpet av utdanningen.