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Para Kickboxing Sport Development & Classification

How Para Kickboxing classification works: impairment types, class groups and athlete pathways.

25 parts·4h 10m·Intermediate·Certificate included
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What you'll learn

Explain why classification is the cornerstone of Para sport
Follow the Para Kickboxing classification process
Identify the eligible impairment types and classification groups
Support the training and development of Para kickboxers
Learn from Para Kickboxing athlete profiles and case studies

About this course

From the website of the IPC Paralympics:

https://www.paralympic.org/classification

Classification is the cornerstone of the Paralympic Movement; it determines which athletes are eligible to compete in a sport and how athletes are grouped together for competition. In Para sports, athletes are grouped by the degree of activity limitation resulting from the impairment. This, to a certain extent, is similar to grouping athletes by age, gender or weight.

Classification is a structure for Para Kickboxing competition and is one of biggest differences between the Kickboxing at IOC recognized WAKO World Championships for both adults & youth in the seven disciplines of Kickboxing. Classification is the process by which athletes are assessed to determine the impact their impairment has on their ability to compete in the sport of Para Kickboxing.

Curriculum

1Introduction2 parts
1. Overview of Para Kickboxing Classification
2. Importance of Classification in Paralympic Sports
2Classification Process in Para Kickboxing5 parts
1. Eligibility Criteria for Para Kickboxing
2. Para Kickboxing Athlete Classification Regulation_WAKO_2024_English.pdf
3. Medical Assessment and Evaluation
4. MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS FORM FOR ATHLETES WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY_WAKO en.pdf
5. Functional Classification System
3Classification Groups in Para Kickboxing2 parts
1. Classifications Based on Degree of Impairment
2. Grouping of Athletes for Fair Competition
4Types of Impairments in Para Kickboxing5 parts
1. Physical Impairments
2. MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS FORM FOR ATHLETES WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY_WAKO en.pdf
3. Visual Impairments
4. MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS FORM FOR ATHLETES WITH VISUAL DISABILITY_WAKO en en.pdf
5. Intellectual Impairments
5Case Studies and Success Stories2 parts
1. Profiles of Para Kickboxing Athletes
2. Impact of Classification on Para Kickboxers' Careers
6Espanol & Italiano2 parts
1. Version En Espanol
2. Versione In Italiano
7Athlete Support and Development in Para Kickboxing3 parts
1. Training Programs for Para Kickboxers
2. Psychological Support for Athletes
3. Nutrition and Performance Enhancement
8Future of Para Kickboxing Classification2 parts
1. Evolution of Classification Standards
2. Challenges and Opportunities in Classification
9Conclusion2 parts
1. Recap of Key Points
2. Importance of Classification in Promoting Inclusivity and Fair Play in Para Kickboxing