T37 (classification)
T37 is a
Definition
This classification is for
Disability groups
Multiple types of disabilities are eligible to compete in this class. This class includes people who have cerebral palsy, or who have had a stroke or traumatic brain injury.[5][6]
Cerebral palsy
CP7
Their running form manifests as if they have a limp.[6][7] Their disability manifests itself less when they are running as opposed to walking.[7] CP7 sportspeople are able to walk, but appear to do so while having a limp as one side of their body is more affected than the other.[6][7][8][9] They may have involuntary muscles spasms on one side of their body.[7][9] They have fine motor control on their dominant side of the body, which can present as asymmetry when they are in motion.[9][10] People in this class tend to have energy expenditure similar to people without cerebral palsy.[5]
Rules and performance
Athletes in this class are not required to use a starting block. It is up to the individual. They have the option to start from a crouch, from a standing position or 3 point stance.[11] Because of their disability, athletes may make movements that normally would disqualify them as a false start. If an official believes movement could be a result of this, they can restart the entire field without disqualifying any runners.[11]
Events
There are a number of track and field events open to this class at various international competitions. Many have their own minimum qualifying times and scores.
gender | Event | Class | AQS/MQS | BQS | Event |
men's | 100m | T37 | 11.6 | 11.79 | 2016 Summer Paralympics[12] |
women's | 100m | T37 | 13.83 | 14.28 | 2016 Summer Paralympics |
men's | 400m | T37 | 52.78 | 54 | 2016 Summer Paralympics |
women's | 400m | T37 | 65.75 | 69.33 | 2016 Summer Paralympics |
men's | 1500m | T37 | 04:18.7 | 04:30.0 | 2016 Summer Paralympics |
men's | long jump | T37 | 6.16 | 5.78 | 2016 Summer Paralympics |
women's | long jump | T37 | 4.5 | 4.08 | 2016 Summer Paralympics |
History
The classification was created by the International Paralympic Committee and has roots in a 2003 attempt to address "the overall objective to support and co-ordinate the ongoing development of accurate, reliable, consistent and credible sport focused classification systems and their implementation."[13]
Governance
Classification into this class is handled by the International Paralympic Committee.[4] For national events, classification is handled by the national athletics organization.[14]
Becoming classified
Athletes with cerebral palsy or similar impairments who wish to compete in para-athletics competition must first undergo a classification assessment. During this, they both undergo a bench test of muscle coordination and demonstrate their skills in athletics, such as running or jumping. A determination is then made as to what classification an athlete should compete in. Classifications may be Confirmed or Review status. For athletes who do not have access to a full classification panel, Provisional classification is available; this is a temporary Review classification, considered an indication of class only, and generally used only in lower levels of competition.[15]
References
- ^ Buckley, Jane (2011). "Understanding Classification: A Guide to the Classification Systems used in Paralympic Sports". Archived from the original on April 11, 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ "Summer Sports » Athletics". Australia: Australian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 19 November 2011.
- ^ "Classification Information Sheet" (PDF). Sydney, Australia. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "IPC Athletics Classification & Categories". www.paralympic.org. Retrieved 2016-07-22.
- ^ ISBN 9781466507562.
- ^ a b c "CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY". Queensland Sport. Queensland Sport. Archived from the original on April 4, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Kategorie postižení handicapovaných sportovců". Tyden (in Czech). September 12, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- ^ "Classification Made Easy" (PDF). Sportability British Columbia. Sportability British Columbia. July 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Clasificaciones de Ciclismo" (PDF). Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte (in Mexican Spanish). Mexico: Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte. Retrieved July 23, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ISBN 9781876718053.
- ^ a b "PARALYMPIC TRACK & FIELD: Officials Training" (PDF). USOC. United States Olympic Committee. December 11, 2013. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "ATHLETICS: RIO QUALIFICATION" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. International Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18.
- ^ "Paralympic Classification Today". International Paralympic Committee. 22 April 2010. p. 3.
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(help) - ^ "Athletics Classification". Australian Paralympic Committee. Australian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ "CLASSIFICATION Information for Athletes" (PDF). Sydney Australia: Australian Paralympic Committee. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2011.[permanent dead link]