re: Workplace Debate: Rank sports that require most athleticism

I had a class a long time ago where we debated this.

First we listed athletic traits i.e. speed, strength, agility, quickness, hand/eye coordination, balance, power, endurance, etc.

Then we gave scores to each athlete in their respective sports. Football had two, running back and receiver. All other sports had one. We just said, shortstop for baseball(this was before Bo Jackson). Each got a score for each athletic trait, then you tallied them up.

I don't remember exactly, but decathlete, running back, basketball(guard/forward), hockey all scored the highest. I think hockey scored highest overall if I remember, but it was close. I also think gymnast scored pretty high too.