Exercise and Sport Studies 300 - SEM: TOPCS/EXERCISE & SPRT STU

Topics course. This seminar focuses on the question of nature versus nurture underlying sport performance. We examine what genes or mutations within these genes may allow one to be faster, stronger or run longer. The range of topics chosen for study reflect students' interests and academic expertise. Topics include: 10,000 hours of practice vs. lucky draw of the gene pool; birth month and professional hockey and soccer players; drawing conclusions about sport-specific genes from scientific studies; advantages and disadvantages of testing young athletes for "sport" genes; and building the perfect athlete.

Topic: What Makes the Perfect Athlete: Nature vs. Nurture. Instructor permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores