F1

F1, also T1 and SP1, is a wheelchair sport classification that corresponds to the neurological level C6. Historically, it was known as 1A Complete. People in this class have no sitting balance, and are tetraplegics. They may be able to perform limited actions with one hand. They lack sitting balance, and have limited head control and respiratory endurance. The process for classification into this class has a medical and functional classification process. This process is often sport specific. Definition This is wheelchair sport classification that corresponds to the neurological level C6. In the past, this class was known as 1A Complete. In 2002, USA Track & Field defined this class as, "These athletes have no hand function, are unable to use the muscles that straighten their elbows, and their hands remain in contact or close to the pushing rim with the power coming from their elbow flexion. Neurological level: C6" Disabled Sports USA defined the functional definition of this class in 2003 as, "Have no grip with non-throwing arm. (Use 'resin' or adhesive-like substance for grip.)"