T36 (classification)

They usually walk without assistive devices"[1] The Australian Paralympic Committee defines this classification as being for "Athetoid or Ataxic - Moderate involvement.

"[3] The International Paralympic Committee defined this classification on their website in July 2016 as, "Coordination impairments (hypertonia, ataxia and athetosis)".

[8][10] While CP2, CP3 and CP6 have similar issues with Athetoid or Ataxic, CP6 competitors have "flight" while they are ambulant in that it is possible for both feet to not be touching the ground while walking.

This policy was put into place in 2014, with the goal of avoiding last minute changes in classes that would negatively impact athlete training preparations.

All competitors needed to be internationally classified with their classification status confirmed prior to the Games, with exceptions to this policy being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

For sportspeople with physical or intellectual disabilities going through classification or reclassification in Rio, their in-competition observation event is their first appearance in competition at the Games.

[16] Athletes with cerebral palsy or similar impairments who wish to compete in para-athletics competition must first undergo a classification assessment.

During this, they both undergo a bench test of muscle coordination and demonstrate their skills in athletics, such as running, jumping or throwing.