ISAPA Brazil 2007 ISAPA Program 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity UNESP - SOBAMA - RIO CLARO - JULY 24-28, 2007 ISAPA Brazil 2007 Program ISAPA Brazil 2007 is organized by the Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) and supported by the Brazilian Society of Adapted Motor Activity (Sobama). © Copyright 2007 ISAPA Brazil 2007 ISAPA Brazil 2007 Program Editors and Publishers Eliane Mauerberg-deCastro Debra Frances Campbell Sponsors and supporters UNESP Instituto de Biociências Departamento de Educação Física Ministério do Esporte Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1 ISAPA Location ............................................................................................................................................. 6 ISAPA Committees ........................................................................................................................................ 9 ISAPA’s Invited Guests ............................................................................................................................... 12 Awards ........................................................................................................................................................... 28 Pre-Conference Activities ......................................................................................................................... 32 Cultural Activities ........................................................................................................................................ 33 ISAPA Program ............................................................................................................................................. 34 Tourism .......................................................................................................................................................... 53 Information...................................................................................................................................................... 55 Introduction Welcome to Brazil The Department of Physical Education at UNESP-Rio Claro would like to thank you for the opportunity to organize the 16th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA). First of all, we welcome you to Brazil, one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating countries. We’re the largest country in Latin America, and the fifth largest in the world. Our population is also big: 170 million people, the sixth largest in the world. Almost all Brazilians speak Portuguese. We are famous for our Carnaval, and, of course, soccer. We have rainforests, deserts, mountain ranges, and several thousand miles of Atlantic coastline. Our natural resources are unsurpassed by almost any other place on earth. Despite its paradoxes, Brazil is a modern and advanced country. We still struggle with hunger and illiteracy, but we also are considered the “silo of the world,” have one of the fastest growing Internet systems, as well as a rapidly growing middle- class. We have a history of pacific relations with all nations, and we are a gateway to other South American countries, setting trends and sharing and exchanging our popular and academic cultures. Our interracial blend creates a mystic, diverse, and complex population with no clear boundaries, but with a mosaic of ethnic cultures. We are a land of friendly people with diverse cultures and stark contrasts. Here you’ll find skyscrapers and mud huts, heart surgeons and faith healers, and forest people and Gap-dressed technophiles. You’ll also find a group of dedicated pioneer researchers and professionals in the field of physical education, with many affiliations in related areas. Here at UNESP in Rio Claro, we have outstanding scholars, unique pedagogical methods, and many occasions to apply creative solutions to many social and individual conditions (e.g., poverty, violence, disability conditions, risk to development, health impairment, etc.). There is much work to be done, and many ideas and projects to implement. An international symposium presents an opportunity for ISAPA 2007 - Program 1 Introduction scholars from our institution and from many parts of the AREX - Assessoria de Relações Externas world to give visibility to international issues and cultural Alameda Santos, 647 - 12º andar diversity. Our unique environment provides the perfect São Paulo, SP 01419-901, Brazil opportunity for putting into practice and action worldviews Phone: (55) 11- 252-0312/313 Fax: (55) 11-252-0206 about diversity. We’re eager to share our knowledge and http://www.unesp.br/eng/ (English) hospitality with you. http://www.unesp.br/ (Portuguese) Historic and current facts about UNESP The campus in Rio Claro UNESP was founded in 1976, and today the university In Rio Claro, the two institutes are: The Institute of has the folowing dimensions: Biosciences and the Institute of Geosciences. The Institute Located in 23 cities (16 university campus, 7 experimental of Biosciences consists of 7 departments with a total of 122 unities) faculty members. Colleges and institutes: 33 The physical area of the campus covers 54 ha, including New unities: 7 departmental buildings, centers for research, three 166 undergraduate courses auditoriums, and numerous classrooms. In Rio Claro, 1.200 190 graduate courses students attend undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral 102 master’s and 88 Ph.D programs programs. Number of undergraduate students: over 34.000 Number of graduate students: over 9.000 Institute of Biosciences administrators Number of faculty: over 3.000 Number of staff: over 6.000 Dr. Amilton Ferreira (Dean) Every year more than 4.000 new professionals graduate all over the state. Address Dean of the Institute of Biosciences Av. 24-A 1515 - Bela Vista - Rio Claro SP - 13506-900, Brazil Phone (55) 19-526.4102 Fax (55) 19-534-0009 http://www.rc.unesp.br/ The Department of Physical Education The Department of Physical Education, created in 1984, is part of the Institute of Biosciences and currently has 30 faculty members with full-time dedication to teaching, research, administration and community services. Currently, over 300 students attend two concentration areas, bachelor and licensure degrees in physical education. In 2004 was considered one of the four best undergraduate courses in Brazil Faculty members have affiliations with researchers at other Brazilian institutions as well as with well-known The State University of São Paulo is comprised of 23 researchers from other countries. The direct outcomes of campuses throughout the state of São Paulo. One is in Rio these relationships are collaborative studies, training for Claro, and includes two institutes: The Institute of undergraduate and graduate students, scholarships from Biosciences and the Institute of Geosciences. UNESP at Rio national grant organizations, and placement of former Claro was founded in 1957. The Institute of Biosciences students into other world-renowned centers of research and consists of seven departments with a total of 122 faculty Ph.D. programs. members. UNESP is a public, government-paid institution of One such program is the graduate program (master’s and the state higher education system. doctoral) in Human Movement Sciences. UNESP is one of the top schools in the nation and its physical education University administrators undergraduate program is considered one of the four best programs in Brazil. The graduate program is one of Brazil’s Dr. Marcos Macari (Rector) finest, earning high recommendation scores from the federal Dr. Herman Jacobus Cornelis Voorwald (Vice-Rector) educational and research. Address Universidade Estadual Paulista 2 ISAPA 2007 - Program Introduction Department of Physical Education administrators Dr. Wilson do Carmo Junior (Head) Dr. Afonso Antonio Machado (Vice-head) Address Head of the Department of Physical Education Av. 24-A 1515 - Bela Vista - Rio Claro SP - 13506-900 - Brazil Phone (55) 19-526.4160 Fax: (55) 19-534-0009 UNESP’s Department of Physical Education in-depth Departmental projects Besides individual research projects, faculty of the dance, and more). Department of Physical Education are involved in several · Adapted physical activities (check out some of the other projects that include organization of scientific events, various programs at http://www.rc.unesp.br/ib/e_fisica/ editing journals and newsletter, outreach programs, proefa/proefaing.htm) (Portuguese and English) consulting with private and governmental and non- · Outdoor activities and leisure governmental organizations. · Stress management techniques, relaxation classes · Physical activity for older individuals Outreach programs of the department · Exercise and metabolism management · Fitness programs Each year over 4,000 people from the university and local community visit the Department of Physical Education, UNESP at Rio Claro to participate of many outreach programs. In the last years more than 25 different outreach programs are annually offered. The purposes vary among community support service, teaching training, rehabilitation settings, applied research settings, artistic performance, development of teaching techniques, etc. Some are as old as the depar- tment itself. Master’s and PhD programs The graduate program in Human Movement Sciences master’s level was accredited in 1991. In 2000 the Ph.D. level was created and accredited. Since 1991, over 104 master theses