Mauro Grassi-Roig

Dr. Mauro Grassi-Roig serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Specific Didactics at the University of the Balearic Islands. His academic work centers on preparing future educators to implement inclusive practices in physical education settings, with a particular focus on students with disabilities.

Dr. Grassi-Roig's research interests span inclusive physical education, disability awareness in sports, teacher training for inclusive education, and physical activity programs for people with disabilities. His work examines the barriers and facilitators to inclusion across multiple cultural contexts, including Spain, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. A significant portion of his research focuses on the 'Deporte Inclusivo en la Escuela' (Inclusive Sport at School) program, which provides practical tools and strategies for teachers to create more inclusive physical education environments.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on teacher self-efficacy in inclusive settings, cross-cultural comparisons of inclusive education practices, and the development of specific interventions to improve disability awareness in physical education. The systematic literature review he co-authored covering disability awareness interventions from 1992-2023 represents a significant contribution to the field.

Dr. Grassi-Roig has received recognition for his academic work, including the 'Recognition of Academic Excellence in BSc' award in February 2017. His research has been cited by scholars across multiple institutions in Spain, Chile, and internationally, indicating the growing impact of his work in the field of inclusive physical education.

As an educator, Dr. Grassi-Roig teaches courses related to physical education, body expression, and musical education for teachers. For the 2025-26 academic year, he is teaching 'Physical Education, Leisure and Recreation' and 'The Teacher's Corporal and Musical Education' as part of the Double Degree in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education in Ibiza. His teaching reflects his research focus, preparing future educators to incorporate inclusive practices in their classrooms.

Dr. Grassi-Roig is affiliated with the GICAFE (Ciències de l'activitat física i l'esport) research group and collaborates extensively with researchers at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, particularly within Javier Pérez-Tejero's Lab. His international collaborations extend to Chile, Colombia, and Peru, reflecting the global relevance of his research on inclusive physical education.