Member May: Overview of Adaptive Sport Classification and Controversies (1.25 CME)-Member May: Overview of Adaptive Sport Classification and Controversies (1.25 CME)

Member May: Overview of Adaptive Sport Classification and Controversies (1.25 CME)

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Paralympic sports use classification to ensure fairness by grouping athletes based on the impact of their impairments. Sports have specific eligibility criteria and classification systems, varying between individual and team sports. Athletes are evaluated based on their impairments (physical, visual, or intellectual) using specific assessments. The classification process is crucial for goal-setting and understanding performance parameters. National classification is essential before international events, and athletes must engage actively in the process. Medical changes affecting function should be reported. Controversies, such as concerns about cheating, were discussed along with the need for more objective measures. Challenges like panel variability and athlete identity impact were addressed. Research is crucial for improving classification accuracy, particularly in biomechanics and coordination. The lecture emphasized the role of multidisciplinary medical teams, transparency, and better global support for adaptive sports.

Keywords

Paralympic sports

classification

fairness

athletes

impairments

eligibility criteria

assessment

goal-setting

national classification

controversies

cheating concerns

biomechanics