Which of the Following Factors Directly Affects the Athlete's Vulnerability

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors directly affects the athlete's vulnerability to athletic injury?

• A)Personality of the athlete.
• B)Life stress.
• C)Attentional distractibility and muscle tension.
• D)Coping skills.

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Definitions:

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Zygote

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Uterus

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