Can Physiological and Psychological Factors Predict Dropout from Intense 10-Day Winter Military Survival Training?

Can Physiological and Psychological Factors Predict Dropout from Intense 10-Day Winter Military Survival Training?

<i>Background:</i> In the military context, high levels of physiological and psychological stress together can compromise individual’s ability to complete given duty or mission and increase dropout rates. The purpose of this study was to investigate if baseline physical fitness, body com...

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Main Authors: Jani P Vaara, Liisa Eränen, Tommi Ojanen, Kai Pihlainen, Tarja Nykänen, Kari Kallinen, Risto Heikkinen, Heikki Kyröläinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
soldiers
attrition
physical fitness
winter
cold environment
resilience
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/23/9064

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