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Human beings have participated in sports since the earliest days of existence. Perhaps not as sports are seen currently, but running during a hunting brigade or jumping over a stream
involved motions that are still used today. With the introduction of competitive sports from the Greeks and Romans, scientists began looking for ways to improve athletic performance and ultimately, to win. Preparing for competition requires physical and mental training, proper nutrition, and recovery. It is also essential to understand your competition and how each athlete
fits within the team dynamics. These factors, for the most part, are all factors that can be controlled. Then there are factors such as the temperature, allergens, pollution and altitude that
cannot be controlled and can have serious effects on human performance. The athlete is exposed to a number of environmental conditions that may affect performance and health. Professionals
have discovered many internal factors that contribute to sports performance such as muscle fiber type, genetics, and VO2 max. In addition to these, external factors such as playing environment,
sleep, emotions, and the team environment may also influence sports performance.