The 3rd National Adapted Physical Activity Conference took place on 17th and 18th November 2008 in the Malton Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry. The conference was hosted by the Institute of Technology, Tralee (ITT) in conjunction with the CARA National Adapted Physical Activity Centre and the Irish Sports Council. The ITT has been identified as the leading third level college in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) education in Ireland and is currently expanding its health and leisure degree to include an option to specialise in APA after second year.

The conference outlined the positive developments that are taking place in Ireland and further afield. The presentations informed people working in the area of APA of what supports and training are available to assist their own ongoing professional development as well as ways to improve their knowledge in specific areas of interest. In addition to impressive presentations, a number of practical workshops were given to allow delegates to experience different methodologies of delivering a variety of activities in different settings, such as disability and the outdoors.

For further details on the conference please contact Niamh Daffy at the CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre on 066 7145646 or email apaconference@ittralee.ie