PRESENTATION- RAZAK MANSOR
Topic: Strength & Conditioning for Para-Sport
Strength and conditioning for para-athletes requires more than adapting able-bodied programming.
Drawing on experience across developmental to high-performance environments, this session explores the use of the Constraints-Based Model in practical S&C design for para sport.
The discussion focuses on how different constraints should guide exercise selection, while maintaining an Athlete-First philosophy to develop adaptations that empower rather than limit para-athletes.
This session offers actionable takeaways for practitioners working across the full spectrum of para-sport, as well as those working with persons with disability.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Constraints-Based Programming in Practice
Learn how performance, task, and individual constraints shape effective S&C design for para-athletes.
Athlete-First Adaptation Strategy
Prioritise function and capability to create meaningful adaptations that enhance, not restrict, performance.
Practical Application Across Para Sport
Gain actionable tools to implement scalable training approaches across developmental to high-performance settings.