In the analysis of this sport, 1 female coach from Poland participated.
Average years of coaching experience: 8.
| Coordination: 10% |
| Speed reaction: 10% |
| Agility: 10% |
| Balance: 10% |
| Flexibility: 10% |
| Power: 25% |
| Muscle Endurance: 25% |
| Somatotype: Mezomorph |
| Arms: normal. Torso: normal. Legs: normal. |
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis of responses from 1 female coach from Poland, with a coaching experience of 8 years, it is concluded that the ideal somatotype for modern pentathlon is Mesomorph, characterized by normal arms, torso, and legs. The data indicates that power and muscle endurance are the most critical attributes for success in this sport, each accounting for 25% of the necessary skills. The remaining attributes—coordination, speed reaction, agility, balance, and flexibility—each contribute equally at 10%.
Therefore, the ideal athlete for modern pentathlon is a mesomorph with a normal physique, excelling particularly in power and muscle endurance, which are essential for performance across the diverse events in this multi-discipline sport.
