Eligibility Information
Classification is a structure for competition and is one of biggest differences between the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Medical classifiers should be certified health professional in a field relevant to the eligible impairment categories, such as a medical doctor or physical therapist, who has knowledge and experience in dealing with people with physical impairments. They must to have the prerequisites set by the international federation of the sport in which they desire to be trained as a medical classifier.
Technical classifiers must have extensive coaching background, be former athletes and/or have a degree in physical education, biomechanics or kinesiology with a suitable level of knowledge of the impairments and activity limitations associated with the sport in which they pursue classifier training.
Classification is a structure for competition and is one of biggest differences between the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Classification systems are defined and implemented by the respective International Federation for each sport.