The original French based intensive study program DEUAPA has made transition from course taught fully in French/Italian to mixed teaching in French/Italian and English (guaranteed by Claire Boursier at Paris X University in Nanterre, France) to new degree European University Diploma in Adapted Physical Activity which is based at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences;
Faculty of Physical Activity; 19120 Vierumäki in Finland (guaranteed by Jyrki Vilhu).
GENERAL OBJECTIVES of EUDAPA are defined through competencies, skills and attitudes the student has or will gain:
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The student acts equal way to all people in her/his actions.
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She/he is able to take into consideration the qualities of different individuals when planning, organizing and carrying out sports activities.
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She/he wants and is able organize physical activity to different people in inclusive settings, whenever it is possible and makes sense.
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The student is able to adapt school curriculum in physical education to reflect current conditions and the needs of all students with special needs in physical education. (EIPET 2009)
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The student is aware of the risk factors of health and physical activity and is able to give counseling in these matters.
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She/he is able to take into consideration factors connected to contacts and interaction in individual and group activity.
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She/he is familiar with special questions concerning apa administration.
- Through creativity she/he is able to bring new elements to adapted physical activity – to continue adapting.
STRUCTURE of EUDAPA:
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Step 1. 10 ects. Studies of apa at home university.
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Step 2. 30 ects. Intensive 3 months in Finland at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. (in English)
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Step 3. 20 ects. Apa-related 12 week work-training in a foreign country.
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The diploma is granted by the home university.
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Jyrki Vilhu (
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