page_title: S7 (classification)
section_title: F6
hierarchical_section_title: S7 (classification) / Disability types / Spinal cord injuries / F6
caption_attribution_description: English: Shows F6 SP6 disability sports profile. Created using information from https://www.paralympic.org/sites/default/files/document/151028124028893_84_Oh_Passive+drag+in+IPC+Swimming+Classification+System.pdf
context_page_description: S7, SB6, SM7 are disability swimming classifications used for categorizing swimmers based on their level of disability. Swimmers in this class have use of their arms and trunk. They have limited leg function or are missing a leg or parts of both legs. This class includes a number of different disabilities including people with amputations and cerebral palsy. The classification is governed by the International Paralympic Committee, and competes at the Paralympic Games.
context_section_description: This is  wheelchair sport classification that corresponds to the neurological level L2 - L5. Historically, this class has been known as Lower 4, Upper 5. People with lesions at L4 have issues with their lower back muscles, hip flexors and their quadriceps. People with lesions at the L4 to S2 who are complete paraplegics may have motor function issues in their gluts and hamstrings.  Their quadriceps are likely to be unaffected.  They may be absent sensation below the knees and in the groin area.
  People in this class have good sitting balance. People with lesions at L4 have trunk stability, can lift a leg and can flex their hips.  They can walk independently with the use of longer leg braces.  They may use a wheelchair for the sake of convenience.  Recommended sports include many standing related sports. People in this class have a total respiratory capacity of 88% compared to people without a disability.
  S7 swimmers with spinal cord injuries tend to be complete paraplegics with lesions below L2 to L3.  When swimming, they are able to do an effect catch phase because of good hand control.  They can use their arms to get power and maintain control.  Their hips are higher in the water than lower numbered classes for people with spinal cord injuries.  While they have no kick movement in their legs, they are able to keep their legs in a streamlined position.  They use their hands for turns.  They either do a sitting dive start or start in the water.
  A study of was done comparing the performance of athletics competitors at the 1984 Summer Paralympics.  It found there was little significant difference in performance times between women in 4 (SP5, SP6), 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 100m breaststroke.  It found there was little significant difference in performance times between women in 4 (SP5, SP6), 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 100m backstroke. It found there was little significant difference in performance times between women in 4 (SP5, SP6), 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 100m freestyle. It found there was little significant difference in performance times between women in 4 (SP5, SP6), 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 14 x 50 m individual medley.  It found there was little significant difference in performance times between men in 4 (SP5, SP6), 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 100m backstroke. It found there was little significant difference in performance times between men in 4 (SP5, SP6), 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 100m breaststroke. It found there was little significant difference in performance times between women in 2 (SP4), 3 (SP4, SP5) and 4 (SP5, SP6)  in the 25 m butterfly. It found there was little significant difference in performance times between men in 2 (SP4), 3 (SP4, SP5) and 4 (SP5, SP6)  in the 25 m butterfly.  It found there was little significant difference in performance times between women in 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 50 m butterfly. It found there was little significant difference in performance times between men in 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 4 x 50 m individual medley. It found there was little significant difference in performance times between men in 5 (SP6, SP7) and 6 (SP7) in the 100 m freestyle.
caption: Functional profile of a wheelchair sportsperson in the F6 class.
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