What are the three steps for classification in the Paralympics? [Music] take our lead let's help you make your mark our goal is your satisfaction let us show you the way classification follows a three-step process does the athlete have at least one of the 10 eligible impairments does the athlete meet the minimum impairment criteria mike specific to the sport they wish to compete in which sport class should the athlete compete in What is the motto of the Paralympics? let's help you make your mark spirit in motion the symbol also reflects the paralympic motto spirit in motion representing the strong will of every paralympian the paralympic symbol also emphasizes the fact that paralympic athletes are constantly inspiring and exciting the world with their performances always moving forward and never giving up What does Paralympics stand for? let's help you make your mark the present formal explanation for the name is that it derives from the greek preposition pera pera beside or alongside and thus refers to a competition held in parallel with the olympic games the summer games of 1988 held in seoul was the first time the term paralympic came into official use What are the 8 classifications for Paralympic sports? [Music] make your mark take our lead the classification system developed by the cpi sra includes eight classes cp1 cp2 cp3 cp4 cp5 cp6 cp7 and cp8 these classes can be generally grouped into upper wheelchair wheelchair and ambulatory classes [Music] thank you for watching please subscribe and hit the bell notification