What three special sports include

Currently, the three types of specialized sports with the highest recognition in the field of domestic sports training are physical fitness-oriented, skill-oriented, and mind-oriented.

The 100-meter dash, weightlifting, and marathon we are familiar with are all physical fitness-oriented categories. The core competition is basic physical fitness such as explosive power, endurance, and strength. Take Su Bingtian's 100-meter training as an example. More than 80% of the daily content is to polish physical reserves. The adjustment of technical movements is more to maximize physical advantages. Basically, there will be no overtaking in corners based on skills.

It is completely different from the logic of the physical fitness-oriented category. Skill-oriented special events require more movement precision and proficiency. Table tennis, figure skating, and competitive gymnastics are all in this category. Do you still remember Axel’s quadruple jump that dominated the Beijing Winter Olympics? No matter how good an athlete's physical fitness is, without years of hard work to form muscle memory, it will be difficult to complete the movements completely, let alone get a high score.

The mind-driven specialties that have been singled out in recent years may be a bit unfamiliar to everyone. Go, professional e-sports, and orienteering all belong to this category. Such events do not require physical fitness, but the core winning and losing skills fall on the mental dimensions of logical calculation, on-the-spot decision-making, and psychological quality. Top Go player Ke Jie also needs to practice physical fitness on a daily basis to ensure the energy for long-term games, but winning ultimately depends on the judgment of the board and strategic choices.

However, this classification is not an iron rule in the industry. Many old coaches who have been involved in grassroots training for more than ten years feel that there is no need to separate the mental category. It is more practical to classify it into the skill-oriented subdivision. There are also many event operators who will separate the "comprehensive confrontation category" to replace the mental category, covering sports such as football and basketball that require both physical fitness, skills and tactical coordination. After all, the classification is originally to facilitate the application of different scenarios. If it is used as a reference for children to enlighten their interests, there is no need to be so stuck.

If you have ever been to a sports school admissions consultation meeting, you will know that when the coach recommends sports to you, he basically follows this logic. Those who are good at running and running will be recommended to track and field and heavy sports first. Those with flexible hands and feet and quick reactions will recommend table tennis and gymnastics. Those who can sit still and think quickly may also ask if they are interested in trying emerging specialties such as chess and card games and e-sports.