Paralympic Training: Sports Performance and Training Methods

Abstract

To become a Paralympian and sustain that level, effective training is particularly important. Training extends further than just improving one's physical abilities through strength and conditioning. Training the mind, improving biomechanics, recovery, and using technology all aid in improving the athlete's overall performance. This article focuses on summarizing the current research regarding adaptive athletes while extrapolating from the able-bodied research when research is limited.

Keywords: Adaptive athlete; Paralympics; Recovery; Sports performance; Sports psychology; Strength and conditioning.