CP5 (classification)

Sportspeople in this class have greater functional control of their upper body, and are generally ambulant with the use of an assistive device.

Cerebral Palsy-International Sports and Recreation Association (CP-ISRA) defined this class in January 2005 as, "Diplegic - Moderate involvement This individual may require the use of assistive devices in walking but not necessarily when standing or throwing.

[9][8][10] Events that may be on the program for CP5 competitors include the club, discus throw, shot put and javelin.

[2] People with cerebral palsy are eligible to compete in cycling at the Paralympic Games.

[5][12] Cyclists opting to compete in the T2 class often do so as a result of balance issues, which make riding a standard bicycle or handcycle difficult.

[14] The second stage involves observing the footballer practicing their sport specific skills in a non-competitive setting.

[14] The third stage involves classifiers observing the player in competition for at least 30 minutes.

"[14] The Canadian development pathways for CP footballers trains FT5 players to become goalkeepers.

[18] CP5 athletes are eligible to compete in skiing competitions at the elite level and the Paralympic Games.

Use of a ski bra is also encouraged as it helps the skier learn correct knee and hip placement.

One method of learning to ski for competitors with cerebral palsy in this classification is the American Teaching System.

The skier then learns how to do a straight run, and then is taught how to get on and off the chair lift.

[23] Because the disability of swimmers in this class involves in a loss of function in specific parts of their body, they are more prone to injury than their able-bodied counterparts as a result of overcompensation in other parts of their body.

[24] The integrated classification system used for swimming, where swimmers with CP compete against those with other disabilities, is subject to criticisms has been that the nature of CP is that greater exertion leads to decreased dexterity and fine motor movements.

This puts competitors with CP at a disadvantage when competing against people with amputations who do not lose coordination as a result of exertion.