Hey guys, I'm a junior thinking about playing sports in college. But I'm curious about which college sports are considered the hardest and what constitutes this 'hardness'. Could anyone throw in their two cents? It'd be much appreciated!
Response: Hi! When we talk about the "hardest" college sports, a few factors generally come into play. Here are three primary parameters:
1. Physical Demands: Some sports are tougher in terms of the sheer physicality they demand. For example, wrestling, football, and track and field are high-intensity sports that can take a toll on the body.
2. Time Commitment: Sports like swimming and gymnastics often require substantial time inputs, with athletes needing to train multiple hours a day, sometimes even twice a day.
3. Technical Skills: Some sports can be more challenging due to the high level of technical proficiency required. Golf and tennis are examples where mastering technical skills can take years of dedicated practice.
But remember that toughness might largely depend on an individual's natural aptitudes and interests. For example, someone who has been swimming competitively since childhood may not find the college demands of that sport as daunting as a newcomer would.
The best way to discern the "hardness" of a college sport is to understand both your physical capabilities and the expectations of the collegiate level of the sports you're interested in playing. Talk with coaches, current players, or even alumni from the sports you’re considering. They can shed valuable insight into the day-to-day commitments and the physical and mental challenges of that specific sport.
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