Is mental strength important for success in sport or is it more important to be strong and fit for success in sport? Discuss both views and give your opinion.

The factors contributing to

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are continually being investigated by

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scientists and

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. While some people would argue that a person’s physical attributes determine their

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of

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in

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, I believe that mental conditioning is

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a highly important factor. On one hand, it is undeniable to say that a person’s physical characteristics play a major role in their

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in

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. In some

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, being able to run extremely fast, or lift or throw something very heavy is one of the main aspects of the

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. Without a strong physical body, and a high

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of coordination, people would not be able to perform to a high

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. Take many Olympic

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. In the 100m sprint,

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need to have powerful legs in order to be able to run at high speeds. There is of course some mental conditioning needed, but without strong legs, you cannot compete at a high

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. Another good example is Olympic weightlifting. The basis of being able to lift extremely heavy weights is powerful, conditioned muscles.

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, high levels of

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and fitness are not the only factor that allows

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to perform well. To be able to consistently perform at a very high

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,

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need to be mentally strong. Professional

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need to have the determination and focus to be able to continually train and perform for many years, despite the many setbacks that they may face ,

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as injuries and loss in the competition. Being able to mentally focus and concentrate whilst under pressure during a competition is

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extremely important.

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, maintaining composure whilst being surrounded by thousands of screaming fans when trying to kick the winning penalty kick in a football match would be extremely difficult, and

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is where mental

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is highly important. In conclusion,

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physical

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and ability are highly important in

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, mental

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and focus

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play an important role, particularly when it comes to elite

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and high levels of

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and competition.