What does it take to be an elite athlete at the professional or Olympic level? A comparison of many sports and the physical and mental attributes that make up each sport, what skill sets athletes need to succeed, and what other factors contribute to or hinder their success? All the major sports, including those in the Olympics, both team and individual, will be covered. An emphasis on those sports played in the U.S. Much discussion, an evaluation of different sports, many videos, and some suggested reading. Students will participate in the analysis and evaluation of each sport, with the goal of ranking sports by difficulty and objective criteria.