Named Groups

Para-Athletes

Physically disabled individuals who have developed skills, physical stamina and strength to participate in SPORTS or other physical activities.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Physically disabled individuals who have developed skills, physical stamina and strength to participate in SPORTS or other physical activities.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Para Athletes
  • Para-Athlete
  • Para Athlete
  • Paralympian
  • Paralympians
  • Paralympic Athletes
  • Wheelchair Athletes
  • Athlete, Paralympic
  • Paralympic Athlete
  • Wheelchair Athlete

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, education, history, legislation & jurisprudence, psychology, statistics & numerical data.

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History Note

2020

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Previous Indexing

  • Athletes (2009-2019)
  • Disabled Persons (1997-2019)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. M01w.072w.500
  2. M01w.150w.738

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Para-Athletes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000080050. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000080050
  2. Para-Athletes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114414171