Preparatory Programme: International Master of Adapted Physical Activity (Leuven)

IMAPA is a flexible programme, allowing students to custom design the content of their curriculum depending on the competences they wish to acquire. Students can follow the entire programme as KU Leuven students, or fit a number of selected courses within their home university programme, while remaining registered at their home university.

As such, 3 student profiles can be distinguished:

• The APA omni-practitioner is a full time student, and is registered for the 2 year full program International Master in Adapted Physical Activity. This student receives a broad, holistic perspective on APA, while acquiring specific competences in a chosen professional formation (Active Lifestyle or Adapted Physical Education) and a combination of 2 complementary scientific disciplines (Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology or Motor Control / Learning and Psychology or Applied Pedagogy and SocioCultural Theories). As such, the student is prepared for a professional career in APA or to pursue further academic development (PhD). This student is registered for both years at KU Leuven, and receives a diploma "International Master in Adapted Physical Activity" upon completion of the 2 year program.

• The PT, PE, OT ... student is a full time student and follows one or several course modules from EMMAPA to fit within his/her study curriculum. The student is registered in his/her home university and follows the module(s) as an international exchange student. The student receives a diploma "Master in [...]", follows the general courses in the home university, but receives the specific APA related competences through modules via exchange mobility and/or distance learning.

• The PT, PE, OT, etc. practitioner is a professional with a specific desire to gain competences in the specific APA topics of his profession. The practitioner becomes a part time student for one or more modules of interest and is registered at the host university via the credit contract system. Accreditation for this student profile is at present not foreseen, but the possibility of certification will be explored to validate the efforts, and acknowledge the enhanced competences of the practitioner.