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Learn about the most important abilities for Athletes and Sports Competitors. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Oral Comprehension75
2.Oral Expression72
3.Problem Sensitivity69
4.Stamina66
Static Strength66
6.Speech Clarity62
7.Speech Recognition60
Near Vision60
Multilimb Coordination60
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75
55
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72
54
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
69
41
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Stamina
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
66
59
Walk 1/4 mileClimb 6 flights of stairsRun 10 miles
Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
66
52
Push an empty shopping cartPull a 40-pound sack of fertilizer across the lawnLift 75-pound bags of cement onto a truck
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
62
43
Call numbers in a bingo gameMake announcements over the loudspeaker at a sports eventGive a lecture to a large audience
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
60
45
Recognize the voice of a coworkerIdentify a former customer's voice over the telephoneUnderstand a speech presented by someone with a strange accent
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
60
48
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
60
46
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
60
45
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond