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Area of Science:

  • Sports Management
  • Disability Sport Administration
  • Parasport Classification

Background:

  • Classification is fundamental to parasport, ensuring fair competition.
  • The specific roles of administrators in parasport classification remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how administrators in national parasport organizations support athlete classification.
  • To understand the factors influencing administrators' involvement in classification processes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing semistructured interviews with six parasport administrators.
  • Critical realist analysis to identify key themes related to classification roles.

Main Results:

  • Administrators require deep knowledge of classification systems, often gained through experience and mentorship.
  • A tension exists between using classification for participation versus high-performance sport.
  • Administrator roles are adapted to organizational needs and the dual uses of classification.

Conclusions:

  • Parasport administrators function as vital knowledge brokers within the classification landscape.
  • Understanding the context and knowledge base is key to effective administrator support for classification.