Factors such as academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership potential, physical aptitude, character and motivation are taken into consideration and compared with other applicants.

They all suggest that the season of a child's birth is not independent of the physical and mental aptitudes that appear later in life.

Appointments are highly competitive, with the Academies selecting candidates based on evidence of character, scholarship, leadership ability, physical aptitude, medical fitness, goals and motivation.

Entrance requirements Candidates are evaluated in the areas of academics, leadership, and physical aptitude, and must meet certain medical standards.

Criteria considered include evidence of character, leadership, academic excellence, physical aptitude, and extracurricular activities.

"It's obviously the physical aptitude, but beyond that you really feel the guy dances from the heart."

However, due to her physical aptitude and martial-arts abilities, she always defeats him.

It emphasizes on the candidates' physical aptitude and abilities.

Candidates for nomination are evaluated on the basis of personal character, scholastic achievement, leadership qualities, physical aptitude, medical fitness, and motivation.

The supple metabolism, he said, offers more proof that extreme circumstances demand extraordinary aptitudes, both physical and mental.