[Review of genetic research and testing in sport]

Orv Hetil. 2012 Aug 12;153(32):1247-55. doi: 10.1556/OH.2012.29412.
[Article in Hungarian]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 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

Substances

  • Actinin
  • Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A