Genetics in Sports

The level at which world class athletes are performing today has greatly increased and the competition to become number one has never been so tough. But, in order to become a successful athlete, one must train, have talent, and have a physique that corresponds to their particular sport. While some people may possess these traits, most do not. For those who do not the possibilities of becoming a top athlete are significantly increasing because of scientific breakthroughs found in the field of gene-therapy. The purpose of this paper is to explain the evolving growth and the use of genetics in sports. It will examine the importance and process of genetic heredity, the process of genetic engineering, the genes which are involved in the enhancement of athletic performance, as well as the effect of genetics in the future of sports.

Genetic Heredity

Genes can determine hair and eye color, skin color, some aspects of human behavior, along with threats of possible diseases. Genes related...