Topic 12 Flashcards
What are the positives of genetic screening
Identify life threatening conditions and the potential to predict susceptibility to injury
What are the negatives of genetic screening
Possibility of gene doping
Discrimination in sport and in general life
What is a genotype
The allele pair for each genetic characteristic
What is a phenotype
The physical expression of an allele pair
What is talent identification
Prediction of future performance based off of current physical, technical and tactical qualities.
What is gene doping
Transfer of genes into an individual to enhance athletes performance
What do genes do
Genes code for the production of protein which is responsible for development of a person
Can genes be turned on and off?
YES they can be turned on and off depending on internal and external factors
Characteristics influenced by genes
Height, Flexibility, Lung Capacity, Muscle fiber type and Anaerobic threshold
Characteristics influenced by environment
Physical training, Nutrition, Climate and Technological Aid
How do children inherit parents genes
Children inherit genes via sex cells 50% from each. Some developmentally others require environmental switch
