Why in News?
Gujarat launched India’s first State-level Sports Genomics Programme to use genetic and physiological information in athlete identification and training.
What is sports genomics?
- Sports genomics studies how genetic variations may influence traits such as endurance, muscle composition, metabolism, recovery and injury susceptibility.
- The programme aims to combine such data with conventional coaching to create more personalised training plans.
- Genetic information can indicate tendencies, but athletic performance also depends heavily on training, environment, nutrition and many other factors.
Exam Connect
- Sports genomics → study of genetic variation and athletic traits
- Programme → Gujarat