What Influences Elite Athleticism?

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Being lucky isn't in and of itself a recipe for success, but where and when a child is born has a surprising influence on whether or not they'll succeed in the sports world

Scientists suggest that parents need to strike the right balance in their approach between being authoritarian and permissive. While an authoritarian approach can present clear boundaries and a sense of security, a more permissive approach can provide opportunities forIn hyper-parenting styles, commonly characterized as helicopter parenting, parents try to solve all of their children’s problems and protect them from dangers.

However, as a comfort for those born later in the selection year in sports where being bigger presents an advantage, the"underdog effect" suggests that the chances of being a super-elite athlete are higher if born later in the year; provided of course you get selected in the first instance.

A key point is that it is not the population size that is crucial per se, but rather the density of the sporting community and the proximity to facilities and coaches. In rural communities, there may be too small a talent pool for participation and

 

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