Review of genetic research and testing in sport

There is compelling evidence for a genetic contribution to physical performance. In addition, there is an advanced scientific knowledge on the predisposition to sports-related diseases and injuries. Genetic testing of performance related polymorphisms can serve as a new opportunity for developing th...

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Published inOrvosi hetilap Vol. 153; no. 32; p. 1247
Main Authors Marosi, Krisztina, Horváth, Endre, Nagy, Péter, Köles, Bernadett, Nagy, Zsolt B
Format Journal Article
LanguageHungarian
Published Hungary 12.08.2012
Subjects
Actinin - genetics
Athletes - education
Athletic Injuries - genetics
Athletic Injuries - prevention & control
Choice Behavior - ethics
Death, Sudden, Cardiac - etiology
Death, Sudden, Cardiac - prevention & control
Genetic Research
Genetic Testing
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Muscle Strength - genetics
Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A - genetics
Physical Education and Training - ethics
Physical Education and Training - standards
Physical Education and Training - trends
Polymorphism, Genetic
Psychomotor Performance
Sports
Tendon Injuries - genetics
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Summary:There is compelling evidence for a genetic contribution to physical performance. In addition, there is an advanced scientific knowledge on the predisposition to sports-related diseases and injuries. Genetic testing of performance related polymorphisms can serve as a new opportunity for developing the process of talent selection. Sport-related genetic information may also allow for individualization of the training and improve performance. Genetic testing may also play an important role in the pre-participation screening for injuries and disease risks.
ISSN:0030-6002
DOI:10.1556/OH.2012.29412