Sports
Many sports have been classified differently according to their FEOPs, or fundamental elements of performance. For example, there are 28 sports in the Summer Olympic Games, and seven in the Winter. Some sports, like demonstration sports, have no FEOPs, but have been included as part of the Olympics because of the broader audience they may reach. They do not count as official Olympic champions, and their winners are usually only popular within the nation that hosted the competition.
In addition to the risk of injuries, each sport is classified according to its exercise intensity. Sports with high levels of exercise intensity are considered high-intensity sports. These sports involve a significant risk of collision. The impact may be between competing athletes, an object, or even the ground. Sports with high-intensity exercise may be classified as “high-impact,” and sports that involve a high degree of static exercise can be “low-intensity” or “low-intensity,” but a combination of both.
The criteria used to categorize sports also take into account the amount of force exerted on the LV. Athletes with an ischemic heart may be restricted from participating in class IIIA or IIIB sports unless they have certain cardiovascular problems. If the cardiovascular system is compatible with high-intensity sport, a person with heart problems can participate in class IA or class IC sports.
Classification of Sports
The FEOPs should be applied correctly, but athletes with prosthetic limbs should still be allowed to compete in Olympic events. The Court of Arbitration of Sport ruled in Pistorius’ case in 2008 and made him eligible for the Olympics in 2008. As technology advances, it is likely that more prosthetics and non-therapeutic surgery will be developed. As these changes occur, the FEOPs will face increasing challenges and more classification issues.
In addition to gender differences, the competitions are classified according to their technological complexity. Some sports involve inequalities, such as gender, age, or body size. These are often compensated by sharing scientific knowledge and standardizing equipment. Inequality in system strength can affect the performance of competitors, and sports organizations use the classification to address these problems. The objective of the classification is to eliminate inequalities and promote equal opportunity for all athletes.
The CPISA, Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA) has developed a system for categorizing athletes with a CP. The classification aims to ensure that the competition is fair and that the winning athletes are grouped according to their skills, power, endurance, tactical abilities, and mental focus. The CP-ISRA system has eight categories, and can be further divided into wheelchair, upper wheelchair, and general wheelchair classes.