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Which Factors Make Successful Cross Country Skiiers?

We asked people to rate the range of physical and mental factors that contribute to successful performance in sports. Why don't you also have your say on the most important factors for success in this sport. Not all of these factors are important for Skiiers - and that is what this survey is about.

Here are the results of how important people think each of these factors are to the success of Cross Country Skiiers (there are many disciplines, we had to pick one!). You can read a more detailed description of the factors. This survey is an extension of a previous (though still active) poll asking you to select the single most important FITNESS component for skiing.

Results

Factors of SuccessRating Results
Body Size and Composition Body size includes height, lengths and girths. Composition refers to the distribution of muscle and fat in the body.
56.0
56.0% (291 votes)
Aerobic Endurance also known as cardiovascular fitness and stamina, is the ability to exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring
60.0
60.0% (289 votes)
Strength & Power Strength is the ability to exert a maximal force, and Power is to do this in as short a time as possible, as in accelerating, jumping and throwing implements.
55.0
55.0% (304 votes)
Speed / Quickness the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly to grab or throw
59.0
59.0% (310 votes)
Flexibility the capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion, which is important for execution of the techniques of sports
57.0
57.0% (295 votes)
Agility the ability to quickly change body position or direction of the body
59.0
59.0% (308 votes)
Balance & Coordination the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement is an important component of many sports skills
60.0
60.0% (312 votes)
Reaction Time the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
58.0
58.0% (314 votes)
Analytic & Tactical Ability the ability of the mental system to evaluate and react to strategic situations (tactical ability)
54.0
54.0% (311 votes)
Motivation & Self Confidence a motivated and focussed athlete, with a level of belief in themselves, often seen as arrogance in athletes
61.0
61.0% (322 votes)
Coping with Pressure Situations the ability to stay focussed and perform up to expectations while under increasing pressure, and under changing conditions
59.0
59.0% (314 votes)
Skill and Technique the specific skill set and technique required to be successful in a particular sport.
59.0
59.0% (304 votes)

Experts Required: Do you have a high level of knowledge of the requirements of this sport? We are looking at getting your expert opinion on the above factors - see here.

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