International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) is an international scientific organization of higher education scholars, practitioners and students dedicated to promoting adapted physical activity. The fundamental purposes of IFAPA are:
- to encourage international cooperation in the field of physical activity to the benefit of individuals of all abilities,
- to promote, stimulate and support research in the field of adapted physical activity throughout the world, and
- to make scientific knowledge of and practical experiences in adapted physical activity available to all interested persons, organizations and institutions.
IFAPA coordinates national, regional, and international functions (both governmental and nongovernmental) that pertain to sport, dance, aquatics, exercise, fitness, and wellness for individuals of all ages with disabilities or special needs.
IFAPA is linked with several other international governing bodies, including the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Special Olympics International (SOI), and the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE).
Society for Adapted Physical Activity of Hong Kong China (HKSAPA)
The HKSAPA was founded in 2023, dedicated to promote and advance the education, practice, and research of adapted physical activity. The fundamental purposes of HKSAPA are:
- to encourage cooperation in the field of physical activity to the benefit of individuals of all abilities,
- to promote, stimulate, and coordinate scientific research and experiences in the field of adapted physical activity in Hong Kong, and to support the application of research results in various areas of professional practice such as education, coaching, leisure, and recreation, and
- to make scientific knowledge of adapted physical activity and practical experiences available to all interested local, regional and international organizations and institutions.
The HKSAPA has collaborated with various local and international organizations to promote and advance the development of adapted physical activity.
