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A 12 page exploration of whether genetic
predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average
rebound points per game are discussed for Kevin Garnet (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dirk Nowitz (Dallas Mavericks), Shaquille O'Neil (Miami Heat), Zach Randolph (Portland Trailblazers), Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers) and Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns). These summaries are then presented in tabular and graphic format and conclusions made as to the importance of height as it relates to these players' performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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12 pages (~225 words per page)
File: AM2_PPgenHg2.rtf
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Abstract A brief yet focused exploration of whether genetic predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate
that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average
rebound points per game are discussed for Kevin Garnet (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dirk Nowitz (Dallas Mavericks), Shaquille ONeil (Miami Heat), Zach Randolph (Portland Trailblazers), Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers) and Shawn
Marion (Phoenix Suns). These summaries are then presented in tabular and graphic format and conclusions made as to the importance of height as it relates to these players performance.
The conclusion is presented that while genetic factors such as height can be important, many other factors enter into the equation that determined physical performance. Obviously, much additional
research will be needed to adequately explore this equation. Introduction Whether or not a correlation exists
between genetics and physical performance has been an intense subject of debate for decades. Many contend that genetic predisposition can affect the outcome of sports performance in particular.
Others however, contend that other factors affect this performance. Obviously, addressing this broad topic can be quite complex. The intent of this paper is to narrow down the
rather large category of "sports performance" and to compare performance in specific category to one specific element that might be considered "genetic predisposition". Basketball will be the sport to
be evaluated and an attempt will be made to investigate whether a players height has a relative impact on his performance in the sport. More specifically, the heights of
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