Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0882187]Researchers: Associate Professor Sean Tweedy (Chief Investigator) , Associate Professor Sean Tweedy (Chief Investigator) , Prof Bruce Abernethy (Partner Investigator) , Prof Dr Yves Vanlandewijck (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Evaluating the impact of neuromusculoskeletal impairment on athletic performance. Sufficient physical activity is required for good health. Competitive sport is a culturally significant physical activity in Australia and the prospect of participating in fair competition is known to drive participation. In Paralympic sport, fair competition is enabled by classification, which aims to minimise the impact of impairments on competition outcome. Unfortunately classification methods are not evidence-based, reducing confidence in the process and discouraging participation. This project will inform the development of the first evidence-based classification system, creating the possibility that, in the future, the prospect of truly fair competition may motivate sports participation among Australians, regardless of disability.
Funding Amount $365,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0882187
- ARC : LP0882187