Wednesday 18th June 2025

An Intersectional Examination of Blind and Visually Impaired Women's Physical activity Experiences

Lindsay E. Ball PhD, SUNY Cortland

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Body Normativity and Inclusion in Physical Education: A Critical Reflection Through bell hooks' Lens

Maria Luiza Tanure Alves, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Justin Haegele, Old Dominion University
Janine Coates, Loughborough University
Martin Giese, Phillips-Universität Marburg
Sebastian Ruin, Universität Graz
Anthony J. Maher, anthony.maher@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Bridging the gaps: trends and disparities in sport participation among people with disabilities, mental health disorders and chronic diseases in Flanders, Belgium

Debbie Van Biesen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Roi charles pineda, KU Leuven
Silke Dewaelle, G-sport Vlaanderen
Jeroen Scheerder, KU Leuven

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Chances and challenges for physical activity in adolescents and young adults with hemophilia

Tabea Nauschuetz, Philipps-University Marburg
Ulrich Theobald, Philipps-University Marburg

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Contributions of sport to Venezuelan refugees with disabilities

VINICIUS DENARDIN CARDOSO, State University of Roraima, Brazil
Rafaele Rodrigues Bastilha, Boa Vista City Hall, Brazil
Alyne Tavares Honorato, University of Roraima, Brazil
ALLANA LITHICIA OLIVEIRA CAMILO, University of Roraima, Brazil

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Development of fundamental motor skills of children with visual impairment in Switzerland: One step at a time

Valerie Caron Dr
Lauren Lieberman Dr, Suny Brockport, New York
Ali Brian Dr, College of Education, University of South Caroline

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Exploring the Adaptation Process and Experiences of Para Baseball Player with Physical Disabilities after an Accident

Hyundo Jun Mr., Seoul National University
Soojung Yoo Ms., Seoul National University
Seungeun Choi Ms., Seoul National University
Yongho Lee Dr., Seoul National University

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

From barriers to bridges: Key Learnings from the IDEAL Journey (2018–2025)

Debbie Van Biesen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Ingi Einarsson
Sean Healy
Alba roldan
Natalia Morgulec
jan burns

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Gateways and Pathways within Para Sport in Ireland; the Perspectives of Athletes

Alan Dineen Mr, University of Limerick
Phil Kearney Dr, University of Limerick
Elaine Murtagh Prof, University of Limerick
Frank Nugent Dr, University of Limerick
Ian Sherwin Dr, University of Limerick
Brian Hughes Mr, Paralympics Ireland
sean healy

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

“I didn’t even know any other visually impaired people, I was just on my own”: generative outcomes of football for visually impaired women

Jessica L. Macbeth, University of Central Lancashire
Andrew Sprake, University of Central Lancashire

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Lessons Learned using Participatory Research to Develop Physical Education Resources and Recommendations for Blind Students

Mary A. Keene, Elizabeth City State University
Nina Marranca
Julia LaGrand
Andrew Mead-Colegrove

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Parasport Development Model

Mariana Simões Pimentel Gomes, Faculty of Physical Education - State University of Campinas, Brazil
ciro Winckler
Elke Lima Trigo

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Physical activity and gaming activity among adolescents with disabilities

Kwok Ng, Lithuanian Sports University

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Progressive strength and balance training enhances physical functioning in older adults with decreased functional capacity

Saila Hänninen MSc (Health Science), Age Institute, Finland
Katja Borodulin PhD, MSc in Sport Sc, Adjunct Professor,, Age Institute, Finland

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Qualitative Exploration of Applied Sport Psychology Practices in Deaflympic Sports

Alon Markov-Glazer, OTH Regensburg
Rainer Schliermann, OTH Regensburg

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Safe Spaces or Enclaves? Negotiating Social Hierarchies in Specialized PE for Students with VI

Martin Giese, Philipps-University Marburg
Brigitta Höger, Universitat Vienna
Stefan Meier, University of Augsburg

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Social Impact of Friday Night Prime Time: An evaluation of athlete, peer, teacher, and fan experience

Allison Tsuchida, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Nathan Murata, University of Hawaii at Manoa
John Solomon, University of Hawaii at Manoa

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The existential nature of touch exchange for blind people as a bridge to confidence and participation in physical activities. A qualitative preparatory study using Reflexive Thematic Analysis

Mathias Alberton, St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Health-Related Quality of Life and Putative Factors of Icelandic and American Youth with Multiple Disabilities including Visual Impairments

Ali S. Brian, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Andrea R. Taliaferro, University of South Carolina - Columbia
Pamela S. Beach, Rochester Institute of Technology
Ben Lytle, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Adam Pennell, Pepperdine University
Lauren J. Lieberman, State University of New York College at Brockport
Ingi Thor Einarsson, Reykjavik University

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Activities of the Head of the Secondary Schools Creating a Friendly Environment for the Inclusion

Jurate Pozeriene, Lithuanian Sports University
Ugne Slapsyte, Lithuanian sports University
Oksana Macenaite, Lithuanian Sports Unoversity

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Attitudes and Intentions of Mothers of Autistic Children toward Yoga: A Qualitative Study through the Lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Gayatri Swarup, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Susan Andreae, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kristen Pickett, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Luis Columna, University of Wisconsin-Madison

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Beyond Just Moving - Cognitively Engaging Physical Activity Enhances Inhibitory Control in Children with ADHD: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Ruiyuan Tao, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cindy Hui-Ping Sit Prof., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Andy Chia-Liang Tsai Prof., National Cheng Kung University
Wendy Yajun Huang Prof., Hong Kong Baptist University
Stephen Heung-Sang Wong Prof., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Parco Ming-Fai Siu Prof., The University of Hong Kong
Savio Wai-Ho Wong Prof., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jie Feng Dr., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sima Dastamooz Dr., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chang Liu Dr., Tsinghua University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Brazilian School Paralympics: an analysis of the evolution

Pedro André da Silva Lins, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
José Antônio Fogão, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Gustavo da Cunha Silva, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Pablo Henrique Carneiro de Matos Viana, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
João Vítor Sebastião Rodrigues, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Rogerio Virginio dos Santos, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Beatriz Cuppi Machado, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Maria Luiza Tanure Alves, Universidade Estadual de Campinas

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Can sport counteract social isolation? The opportunity of innovative sports programs for people with Intellectual Disabilities

Sina Eghbalpour, Katholische Fachhochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen
Liane Prof. Dr. Schirra-Weirich

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Comparative study of inclusive local sports clubs: Ecosystem analysis of Sapporo and Berlin

Tomoyasu Yasui, Hokkaido University of Education, Sapporo Campus
Ai Senga, Hokkaido University of Education, Sapporo Campus
Rihito Yamamoto, Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Capmus
Gudrun Doll-Tepper, Free University of Berlin

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Conceptualizing Sustainable Physical Literacy for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review

Jooyeon Jin, University of Seoul
Hoo Kyung Lee, Oregon State University
Jiwoo Han, University of Seoul
Soomin Lee, University of Seoul

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Cross-sectional Descriptive Study Assessing Fundamental Motor and GAA Specific Motor Skills in Irish Primary-school aged Autistic Children

Edel Ryan Ms, South East Technological University Carlow
Dean McDonnell Dr, South East Technological University Carlow
Sean Healy Dr, University of Limerick
Rhodri Lloyd Dr, Cardiff Metropolitan Unviersity, Wales
Sharon Kinsella Dr, South East Technological University Carlow

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Deficits are not a limitation - adapted physical activity an opportunity for every student” - project assumptions and partial results

Diana Celebańska, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Anna Zwierzchowska, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Barbara Rosolek, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Differences in Physical Activity Levels and Adiposity Among Children with Special Educational Needs: Disparities in Gender and SEN Type

Min Yang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Effects of a School-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents with Disabilities: A Pre-Post Study

Mengyao Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Evaluating the Impact of the 'I Can' Health and Wellbeing Programme on Adults Who Are Blind and Vision Impaired.

Áine Stanley

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Evaluation of the Adapted Physical Activity Master study program at Lithuanian Sports University

Vida Ostaseviciene, Lithuanian Sports University
Kwok Ng, Lithuanian Sports University, University of Turku, University of Limerick
Jurate Pozeriene, Lithuanian Sports University
Diana Reklaitiene, Lithuanian Sports University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Every Move Matters: Experiences of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Physical Education Classes

Vida Ostaseviciene, Lithuanian Sports University
Airida Labeckaite, Lithuanian Sports University
Kwok Ng, Lithuanian Sports University, University of Turku, University of Limerick

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Experimental study of the effect of intelligent exercise APP on TGMD-3 in children with developmental delay

Jiayu zhou, East China Normal University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Forging Paths: Understanding Outdoor Play for Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood.

Alessia M. Capone, University of Toronto, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Maeghan E. James, Healthy Active Living and Obesity Group, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute
Louise de Lannoy, Outdoor Play Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos, University of Toronto, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mark S. Tremblay, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Investigation of the Relationship Between Functional Movement Screen and Postural Stability and Stability Limits in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals

Pelin Aksen, Kırıkkale University Faculty of Sport Sciences, Coaching Education Department, Kırıkkale, Turkey
Lauren Lieberman, State University of New York College of Brockport, Kinesiology, Sport Studies & Physical Education, New York, USA
Pamela Beach, Rochester Institute of Technology College of Health Sciences and Technology, New York, USA
Melanie Perreault, State University of New York College of Brockport, Kinesiology, Sport Studies & Physical Education, New York, USA
Sean Flanagan, Rochester Institute of Technology National Technical Institute for the Deaf, New York, USA

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Peer-Led Sport Socialization Intervention Programme on adaptive behavior functioning Amongst Children with Intellectual Disability in Kakamega County Kenya

ROSELYNE AJWANG ODIANGO Dr, MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE OF TECHNOLOGY

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Perceptions about Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review

Agueda Gomes

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

PIQ-PE - an innovative tool for assessing the student's perception of inclusion in physical education

Basia Rosołek, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Lauren j. Lieberman, State University of New York College at Brockport
Melanie Perreault, State University of New York Brockport
Pamela Beach, Rochester Institute of Technology
Anna Zwierzchowska

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

The Impact of a Self-Advocacy Physical Activity Training Program in Children with Visual Impairment

Lauren j. Lieberman, State University of New York College at Brockport
Ruth Childs, SUNY Brockport
Ali Brian, University of South Carolina
Pamela Beach, Rochester Institute of Technology

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

The memories of failure in PE turned into success in Sport by Brazilian Paralympic athletes

Maria Luiza Tanure Alves, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Isabella Santos Alves, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Nathali Fernanda Feliciano, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Gustavo Cunha Silva, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Janine Coates, Loughborough University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

The relationship of health literacy with physical fitness and exercise capacity among students with mild intellectual disabilities

Takahiro Watanabe, Juntendo University
Yujiro Kawata, Juntendo University
Tadashi Watari, Juntendo University
Kunio Odaka, Juntendo University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Thirty Years of Applied Physical Activity at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Charles University in Prague Czech Republic

Ilona Pavlová, Physical Education and Sport Charles University in Prague Czech Republic

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Understanding the Experience of Participating in a University-Hosted Inclusive Sports Event

Yaejee Kim, Ewha Womans University
So-Yeun Kim, Ewha Womans University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Understanding the Physical Activity Patterns of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China

Zichao Zhang, East China Normal University
Yuemei Lu, East China Normal University
Chenjun Zong, East China Normal University
Zhihui Li, East China Normal University
Xiaozan Wang, East China Normal University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Validation of AI-based Physical Function Test (myFitNote) in Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

muncheong choi CEO,Ph.D., exercowork Co., Ltd.
Hong-sun song Prof., Andong National University
Alchan Kim Prof., Seokyeong University
Da-Ae Kim Dr., Ajou University
Ji-woong Kim PhD candidate
Bogja Jeoung Prof., Gachon University

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Validation of the Czech Version of the SRS-22r Questionnaire for Assessing Quality of Life in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Pavlína Hušková, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Weekdays and weekends do not contribute equally: Uncovering the association between physical activity and adiposity among children with special educational needs in Hong Kong

Jie Feng Dr., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cindy Hui-ping Sit Prof., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Stephen Heung-sang Wong Prof., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Wendy Yajun Huang Dr., Hong Kong Baptist University
Martin Chi-sang Wong Prof., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Raymond Kim-wai Sum Prof., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Catherine Carty Ms., Munster Technological University
Judy Ka-wai Kong Ms., InspiringHK Sports Foundation limited
Jinghao Sui Mr., The Chinese University of Hong Kong

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

ENHANCING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EQUITY THROUGH COMMENSURATE ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

Kati Karinharju, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Reetta-Kaisa Kuusiluoma, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Henna Niemi, City of Helsinki, Finland
Kati Seppala, City of Helsinki, Finland

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Expanding Access to Adapted Sports: Preparing Future Educators to Champion Adapted Sports in Schools and Communities.

Kathleen Happel, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Rebekah Johnson, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Nikki Hollett, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Exploring the Influence of Group-Based Organized Physical Activity on Social Abilities and Motor Skills in Autistic Children: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis

He Jinrong, Shanghai University of Sport
Zhang Lei, Shanghai University of Sport
Wu Quanshuo, South China Normal University
Wu Xueping, Shanghai University of Sport

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Exploring the Interplay between diet, obesity, mental health, and the gut microbiome. The MIND-GUT pilot intervention study

Deborah Gustafson DG, Downstate University, New York (USA)
Elisabet Rothenberg ER, Kristianstad University, Sweden.
Fabrizio Belloni FB, University of Skövde, Sweden.
Nagalakshmi Eruvuri NE, University of Skövde, Sweden.
Steinn Steinngrimsson SS, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Hanne Carlssen HC, Västra Götaland Region, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Rajna Knez RK, University of Skövde, Sweden.
Erika Olsson EO, Uppsala University, Sweden.
Robert D. Burk RDB, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York (USA)
Hellas Cena HC, University of Pavia, Italy
Rachele de Giuseppe RDG, University of Pavia, Italy
Gianluca Tognon, University of Skövde, Sweden.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Health and Wellbeing in Intellectual Disability: A feasibility and evaluation study of a programme for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Helen McCready, Atlantic Technological University
Ken VanSomeren, Atlantic Technological University
Ben Fitzpatrick, Univeristy of Ulster
Sinead Martin, No Barriers Foundation

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Neurotraining for Adapted Physical Activity: Enhancing Coordination, Balance, and Perception.

Markéta Křivánková, Charles University, Prague Faculty of Physical Education and Sport

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Radical Inclusion

Christian Lauro Rodríguez Morales, IBILKI ELKARTEA

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Supporting Teachers to Include a Child with Visual Impairment in the PE lesson

Niamh Boylan, Dublin City University
Frances Murphy Dr., Dublin City University
Sinéad McCauley Lambe Dr., Dublin City University

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Working together to increase physical activity opportunities for children experiencing blindness/vision impairment in Ireland.

Úna Britton, Dublin City University
Stephen Behan, Dublin City University
Lisa Flynn, Dublin City University
Sarahjane Belton, Dublin City University
Ali Brian, University of South Carolina
Kristina Millar, Vision Sports Ireland

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM