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HANDICAP CATEGORIE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- other specified somatic symptom and related disorder
1, record 1, English, other%20specified%20somatic%20symptom%20and%20related%20disorder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This category applies to presentations in which symptoms of a somatic symptom and related disorder that cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning predominate but do not meet the full criteria for any of the disorders in the somatic symptom and related disorders diagnotic class. 1, record 1, English, - other%20specified%20somatic%20symptom%20and%20related%20disorder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autre trouble à symptomatologie somatique spécifié
1, record 1, French, autre%20trouble%20%C3%A0%20symptomatologie%20somatique%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette catégorie s’applique aux présentations dans lesquelles des symptômes caractéristiques d’un trouble à symptomatologie somatique, entraînant une détresse significative ou un handicap social, professionnel ou dans d’autres domaines importants, prédominent sans remplir toutefois l'ensemble des critères de l'un des troubles de cette classe. 1, record 1, French, - autre%20trouble%20%C3%A0%20symptomatologie%20somatique%20sp%C3%A9cifi%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Disabled Sports
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- athletes classification
1, record 2, English, athletes%20classification
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- classification of athletes 2, record 2, English, classification%20of%20athletes
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the process by which each sport categorizes athletes into their appropriate competition class based on their functional ability as determined by each sport in order to ensure equitable competition. 3, record 2, English, - athletes%20classification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classification is neither intended to be comprehensive nor to be all encompassing. Classification is not by definition inclusive, it is exclusive. Therefore, there is no legal liability to classify everybody. To say someone is not eligible or not classifiable is not to say they are not disabled. The severity of the disability is not in doubt, but some disabilities do not fit into the classification system (Chair IPC [International Paralympic Committee] Classification Committee 2000). 4, record 2, English, - athletes%20classification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are twelve classes for athletes with a physical disability (eight for the standing position and four for the sitting position) and three for athletes with a visual impairment. 5, record 2, English, - athletes%20classification
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports adaptés
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- classification des athlètes
1, record 2, French, classification%20des%20athl%C3%A8tes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un souci d’équité, une classification des athlètes est effectuée par un personnel médical et technique spécialisé. [Les spécialistes] sont en charge d’évaluer l'impact de l'infirmité sur le sport. Un système de classification est appliqué à chaque sport, en fonction de leurs spécificités et aux conséquences du handicap sur la performance de l'athlète. Cette classification permet de garantir que les athlètes concourant dans une même catégorie ont des aptitudes fonctionnelles identiques. 2, record 2, French, - classification%20des%20athl%C3%A8tes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] on a recours à un système de classification des athlètes qui nous permet de les évaluer sur le plan fonctionnel et de leur attribuer une catégorie au sein de laquelle leurs déficiences seront similaires sur le plan fonctionnel à celles des autres membres de la même catégorie. Le processus de classification est assuré par une équipe qui constitue de professionnels médicaux, tel des physiothérapeutes, et des professionnels de sport technique. 3, record 2, French, - classification%20des%20athl%C3%A8tes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe douze classes pour les athlètes ayant un handicap physique (huit pour la position debout et quatre pour la position assise) et trois pour les athlètes ayant une déficience visuelle. 4, record 2, French, - classification%20des%20athl%C3%A8tes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Disabled Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- percentage system
1, record 3, English, percentage%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
...an adjusted time formula, which is used to determine overall place of each competitor relative to all other disabled racers. 2, record 3, English, - percentage%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Sports adaptés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de pourcentage
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pourcentage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Comité paralympique international utilise un système de pourcentage, afin de tenir compte du temps de retard dû au handicap pour les skieurs de chaque catégorie. Ce pourcentage est appliqué au temps final du skieur et le gagnant est celui qui réalise le meilleur temps. 2, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pourcentage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- handicap according to ratings
1, record 4, English, handicap%20according%20to%20ratings
correct, noun phrase
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- handicap according to rating 2, record 4, English, handicap%20according%20to%20rating
correct, noun phrase
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Horse racing term. 3, record 4, English, - handicap%20according%20to%20ratings
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- handicap de catégorie
1, record 4, French, handicap%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Course dans laquelle les chevaux engagés sont répartis entre plusieurs épreuves en fonction de la valeur qui leur est attribuée par le handicapeur. 2, record 4, French, - handicap%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 3, record 4, French, - handicap%20de%20cat%C3%A9gorie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Furs and Fur Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rating 1, record 5, English, rating
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Pelleteries et fourrures
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rating
1, record 5, French, rating
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression condensée des caractéristiques d’un bateau en vue de déterminer sa catégorie en régate ou d’énoncer son handicap à l'arrivée pour calculer le temps compensé. 1, record 5, French, - rating
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Peletería
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- rating 1, record 5, Spanish, rating
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- arqueo 1, record 5, Spanish, arqueo
masculine noun
- clase 1, record 5, Spanish, clase
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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