CAFD students receive valuable experience of disabled athletes
The Catholic University of Murcia UCAM is doing today scientific-technical seminar on 'The university and the attention to disability: a gathering of research and training experiences'.
It will reveal the results of investigations that are running in college and that "will determine the methodology of training to be carried out by persons with disabilities, something that is already done for elite sport" explained Domenico Cherubini, head of research and teaching at the University.
He also stressed the importance of these seminars for students because they can open a door in the labor market "can help students realize that it is a very large sector that can offer them the opportunity to find a job. It is an important sector, as demonstrated in recent Olympic Games in London and has a major impact. "
Throughout the day have gathered disabled athletes and association leaders to convey their experiences to students.
One of the first speakers was the president of the Federation of Murcia Physically Handicapped Sports, Alicia Bermudez, who also competes in badminton for the disabled.
She stressed that "sport is a great help for the disabled" and helps them to see that "it is possible effort" also sent a message of encouragement "to people with disabilities to dare to do sport."
During the same some disabled students stay daytime Center Immaculate Conception of Granada, and the Association of Cartagena Prolam have made a performance.
Source: UCAM