Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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the conception of several individuals, a well physical ability is synonymous with success in many fields
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as sport
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others believe that having a stable psychological
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may be more important. In
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essay, I will discuss both views of the ongoing debate to give
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my own decision. On the one hand, physical
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plays an important aspect contributing to gain achievement in sport competitions including a variety of different factors
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as speed, endurance, flexibility,etc,which will help
players
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have enough energy
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practicing
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or in competition Because most
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activities require a strong and healthy body, which is the first essential requirement for any athlete to perform well.
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training is
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considered an effective way to train
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keep physical
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and how to handle situations in competition and avoid injuries
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participating in them
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that professional
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can confidently show their talents more without the threat of diseases. To illustrate,
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soccer, which is widely known for its average playing time of 90 minutes with an additional 30 minutes if the game is tied,
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must have the stamina to stay strong for long periods of time and the
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to compete for the ball with their opponents.
On the other hand
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, mental
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can
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affect the sporting achievement because
sports
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not only require physical
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but
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require strategy and thinking in matches, especially multiplayer
sports
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such
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as football, basketball ... require team spirit and harmony between members, so
players
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also
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need to have confidence and the will not to give up in matches to be able to express themselves and win matches.
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,athletes with good mental health can show better concentration and handle situations than those with psychological pressure
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as crowd pressure, audience expectations, etc.
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,
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such
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as shooting, golf, and e-
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do not require too much physical
strength
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but require a lot of concentration, emotional control, and good strategy in competition. To
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, in the context of
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, a player is required to prepare both physically and mentally. Both of these aspects are important.
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, I believe the mental aspect is more required since a person’s state of mind determines how far he can endure and solve the crisis amidst his physical blockers.

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Use clearer topic sentences at the start of each paragraph to guide the reader.
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Ensure that examples are directly relevant and clearly support your points.
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You successfully present both views on the topic, showing a good understanding of the issue.
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Your examples are relevant and illustrate your points well, especially in the sports context.

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 250 words in writing task 2. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long essay will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 260 to 290 words in writing task 2. This will ensure a concise essay and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 40 minutes to write the essay and you need around 10 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long essay in 30 minutes.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • physical conditioning
  • athleticism
  • physical training
  • muscle strength
  • mental resilience
  • psychological preparedness
  • mental toughness
  • confidence
  • precision
  • focus
  • mental strategies
  • mental fortitude
  • brute strength
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