Robert Steadward
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Robert Steadward, OC
, AOE
(born May 26, 1946) is a Canadian
"author, sport scientist, manager, counsellor, consultant and community volunteer", who was the founding president of the International Paralympic Committee
(IPC), which he presided from 1989 to 2001. Prior to that, he had founded the Canadian Sports Fund for the Physically Disabled in 1979. He was also elected member of the International Olympic Committee
in 2000.
He obtained his Ph.D.
at the University of Oregon
. Dr. Steadward is a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Epsilon-Alpha Chapter).
In 1999, he was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada, and in 2002 inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame
and he received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal. In 2010 he was appointed to the Alberta Order of Excellence
.
In 1978, Steadward founded The Canadian Research and Training Centre for Athletes with Disability at the University of Alberta
. Renamed The Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement in 2000, the facility is a disability research centre which offers physical activity and sport programs for adults and children with disabilities.
He was succeeded as President of the International Paralympic Committee by Sir Philip Craven
.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
, AOE
Alberta Order of Excellence
The Alberta Order of Excellence is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Alberta. Instituted in 1979 when Lieutenant Governor Frank C...
(born May 26, 1946) is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
"author, sport scientist, manager, counsellor, consultant and community volunteer", who was the founding president of the International Paralympic Committee
International Paralympic Committee
The International Paralympic Committee is an international non-profit organisation and the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement. The IPC organizes the Paralympic Games and functions as the international federation for nine sports...
(IPC), which he presided from 1989 to 2001. Prior to that, he had founded the Canadian Sports Fund for the Physically Disabled in 1979. He was also elected member of the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
in 2000.
He obtained his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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at the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
. Dr. Steadward is a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Epsilon-Alpha Chapter).
In 1999, he was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada, and in 2002 inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame
Terry Fox Hall of Fame
The Terry Fox Hall of Fame recognizes "outstanding Canadians who have made extraordinary contributions to enriching the quality of life for people with physical disabilities". It is run by the Canadian Paraplegic Association. The Hall is named after Terry Fox, a cancer research activist who...
and he received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal. In 2010 he was appointed to the Alberta Order of Excellence
Alberta Order of Excellence
The Alberta Order of Excellence is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Alberta. Instituted in 1979 when Lieutenant Governor Frank C...
.
In 1978, Steadward founded The Canadian Research and Training Centre for Athletes with Disability at the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
. Renamed The Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement in 2000, the facility is a disability research centre which offers physical activity and sport programs for adults and children with disabilities.
He was succeeded as President of the International Paralympic Committee by Sir Philip Craven
Philip Craven
Sir Philip Craven MBE is a British sports official and former athlete. He is the second and current President of the International Paralympic Committee .-Education:...
.