International Journal of Physical Education Sports Management and Yogic Sciences
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

An Article on Genetics and Heredity in Relation to Sports Performance

1Head, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, G.D. Goenka Public School, Sec. 22 Rohini, New Delhi

2Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Shyam Lal college, University of Delhi

Online Published on 14 June, 2023.

Abstract

This article is all about the genetics and heredity in relation to athletic performance. Through this article trying to know, can athletic success be inherited? or it is the only result of hard work and training. To reach the conclusion of this question, many variables like muscular strength, height, length of arms and limbs, speed and endurance and their effect on genes. Genes and genotype also have been studied through various articles and research papers. The production of genotype and the functioning in body. Many national and international players whose children are also playing at international level in same or different sports. But there are some sports persons who don’t have any sports background even they are legendry sports person.