Genetic testing in sport: Considerations for young athletes

This article uses the experiences of professional soccer player Abdelhak 'Appie' Nouri, who suffered a cardiac arrhythmia at 20 years of age during a pre-season friendly in 2017, as the stepping off point for examining the use and regulation of genetic testing in sport and the human rights...

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Published in:Alternative law journal 2020-12, Vol.45 (4), p.303-308
Main Authors: Hadley, Marie, McNamara, Donna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Child athletes
DNA
Genetic screening
Genetic testing
Gifted children
Human rights
Informed consent (Medical law)
Law
Law and legislation
Legal studies
Soccer
Social aspects
Sports
Testing
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Summary:This article uses the experiences of professional soccer player Abdelhak 'Appie' Nouri, who suffered a cardiac arrhythmia at 20 years of age during a pre-season friendly in 2017, as the stepping off point for examining the use and regulation of genetic testing in sport and the human rights implications of genetic testing child athletes for the purposes of talent identification and performance enhancement. The authors identify recent trends in the use of genetic testing in sport, outline the legal and policy framework that regulates genetic testing in Australia, and consider human rights issues that arise in relation to a child's decision to undertake or withhold consent for testing.
ISSN:1037-969X
2398-9084
DOI:10.1177/1037969X20956260