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Sports Science Committee
Established to provide expert advice to the IPC on issues related to sport science.
Membership: The Sports Science Committee shall normally be comprised of six members, including the Chairperson and five members at large. The Committee meets at least once a year.
Function: To establish policies and guidelines in order to enhance scientific knowledge and to promote sports science education and sports medicine development in Paralympic Sport.
Status: The Sports Science Committee was established in 2004 and was previously a Subcommittee of the Medical Committee.
Contact person: Dr. Peter Van de Vliet, IPC Medical & Scientific Director (peter.vandevliet@paralymic.org).
| Function | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Dr Yves Vanlandewijck (BEL) |
| Member | Dr Walt Thompson (USA) |
| Member | Dr Jennifer Mactavish (CAN) |
| Member | Dr Osnat Fliess-Douer (ISR) |
| Member | Dr Brendan Burkett (AUS) |
| Member | Dr Peter Wisiuba Bukhala (KEN) |
| Ex-officio Member | Dr Sean Tweedy (AUS) |
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