Sports physiology is all about how the individual's body functions in response to the demands of a particular sport. The contemporary sports physiologist has a simple brief; that is to assist the enhancement of physical capabilities so the athlete is better equipped with the rigors of training and competition. In India Laboratory testing such as the VO²max test,blood lactate profiling, body composition ,Cardiovascular responses ,strength assessment ,biochemical assessment of lipid profile and urea ,uric estimation are the common parameters being studied for the athlete belonging to all the sports dependent of whether you are a snooker player or marathon runner, but things are changing! One time assessments have been found to have limited value. Physiological support really comes alive when an athlete's ability is viewed over time and against the training that is performed. Coaches and athletes are tackling the concept of maximizing each training day and the physiologist can empower the process by assisting the verification of training sessions or plans; and aiding recovery with the right kind of advice. The growing area of training profiling and monitoring of the athlete can act as feedback on the performance training and overall adaptation. When the basics are in place, supplementary areas such as altitude training, heat training, lung training, hydration, blood profiling, body composition, supplementation etc can come to the fore to add that little extra difference. The new areas of research in genetics, ergogenic supplements can be identified and basic work can be initiated. An integrating approach to apply the available information is lacking in India. A systematic and balanced approach is required for carrying out research and application. In India Physiologist need to work out the long term athletic support program in line with Long term development program of various disciplines.
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