High-Performance Sport: Classification

Disability Sport Info

In this episode, I explore the classification system. I speak with PhD student, Janet Lawson, to understand in detail what classification is, as well as some of the challenges with the classification process. We consider why classification is often a misunderstood process, as well as why it can be source of controversy. Finally, we consider how the classification process can be improved.

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1. High-Performance Sport: Classification (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:30)

3. What is classification? (00:00:51)

4. Measures to achieve fairness (00:05:19)

5. Athlete inclusion in the classification process (00:06:58)

6. Understanding classification as a viewer (00:12:50)

7. Marginalisation of some athletes? (00:16:43)

8. Alpha numeric system (00:19:04)

9. Which impairments are eligible for the Paralympics? (00:21:53)

10. Athletes being reclassified (00:23:32)

11. Classifying athletes with intellectual impairments (00:26:33)

12. Improving the classification system (00:30:52)

13. Conclusion (00:33:34)

14. End of discussion (00:33:53)