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Prof. Peter Bukhala is Now a Member of the ‘Fitness Advisory Committee’ of the Special Olympics!!

We are delighted to inform you that Prof. Peter Bukhala is now a member of the ‘Fitness Advisory Committee’ of the Special Olympics. Prof. Bukhala was nominated and appointed to this committee based on his leadership in adapted physical activity and expertise in programme planning for inclusive physical activities.

As a member of the committee from July, 2022 to July, 2024, he will provide insight into evidence-based fitness strategies for people with intellectual disabilities across the lifespan, ensure that the long term strategy addresses the individual, interpersonal, programmatic (ex: coach to athlete), community level, and policy level.

Prof. Bukhala  was instrumental in the development of the Camp Shriver sports programmes at Kenyatta University that provides inclusive opportunities for youngsters with and without disabilities to interact and acquire sports skills.

He is also a board member of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) representing the African region besides being a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa on the development of benchmarks for sports education.

Prof. Bukhala’s membership to the ‘Fitness Advisory Committee’ of the Special Olympics is an indicator that MMUST has top-notch expertise with the capacity to steer global physical fitness agenda.

Attached, please find the communication from the Special Olympics. Download

1. Letter of Appointment

2. Fitness Advisory Committee Member Bios and Contact Information

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