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 PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 14 Performance factors that affect military pentathlon theoretical framework of Authors: Yunfeng, LI Yun-bo, MIAO Dan-min, Tang Yun-Long, ZHANG Hai-zhong, HE Kai [Keywords:] qualitative analysis Conceptual framework of factors affecting performance of military pentathlon [Abstract] AIM: To gain a better understanding of the factors affecting military pentathlon performance. METHODS: Four military pentathlon coaches and 12 athletes were interviewed using an indepth, openended and structured approach. Three investigators recorded tapes, transcribed and analyzed the contents. RESULTS : Major factors perceived to have influenced the performance included psychological factors (psychological quality, mood, mental skill, intelligence, moral quality and attitude towards game), physical factors (training, physical quality, injury, potentials at sport and age), social factors (coaches, support staff and social expectation), environmental factors (playing field, climate, housing, sleep and time difference) and integrated factors (plan of competitive preparation, experience of competition and luck). CONCLUSION: There were various positive and negative factors influencing the performance. It is essential to recognize the complex nature of the controllable and uncontrollable psychological and nonpsychological factors that can influence the military pentathlon performance. [Keywords] military pentathlon; performance; qualitative analysis [Abstract] Objective: To use qualitative research methods to study issues affecting the military five athletic performance factors. Methods: The military pentathlon team’s four coaches and 12 athletes-structured interview. 3 The researchers recorded the interview, transcription and analysis of qualitative data. Results: The impact of the military pentathlon performance factors, including psychological factors (psychological, emotional experience, psychological skills, intelligence, character and competition attitu