Discover a parasport (workshop 1) - Group 1

What is the difference between the sport classes?

• impairment / disability

• height (=how tall you are)

• weight (=how heavy you are)

In paraswimming, what do all athletes wear when they compete against blind people?

• blackened swimming goggles

• a blindfold

• a helmet

• they just close their eyes

Are prostheses allowed in paraswimming?

• Yes

• No

Are Olympic and Paralympic pools different?

• Yes

• No

What are the distances covered by paraswimmers?

• 5 to 40

• 40 to 50

• 50 to 400

• 40 to 500

How can you start a race in paraswimming?

• in the water

• being pushed by someone

• in the middle of the pool

• holding a rope with your mouth

• diving in

How many paraswimmers are there?

• 600

• 400

• 1,000

• 6,000

What is the role of the tapper?

• let the swimmer know he approaches a turn or the end

• hit the swimmer

• verify the pool

How many types of wheelchairs are there in wheelchair rugby?

• 2

• 6

• 1

• 3

Who can participate?

• men and women together

• men and women separately

• only men

• only women