Genetic aspects of injury as one of the criteria for sports selection

The purpose of the study is an analytical review of the literature data on the assessment of the genetic nature of injuries in diving as one of the criteria for sports selection. Research methods: analysis of literature in the PubMed, Cochrane, Medline, and Google Scholar databases. Research results and conclusions. An overview is presented of the genes that determine susceptibility to musculoskeletal injuries in divers. It is shown that the use of genetic analysis in sports practice to assess the most promising athletes in diving can be of a recommendatory and informational nature. Further research is needed to deepen the understanding of the genetic basis of injuries and to develop effective approaches to sports selection and injury prevention. For this, it is important to consider the characteristics of genetics, epigenetics, and the environment (training, rest, nutrition, psycho-emotional state, etc.). This approach will help improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal sports injuries.