ABOUT THE APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES OF AYURVEDIC BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS IN THE SPORTS SELECTION

Abstract

Introduction: In the process of selecting a type of sport, experts take into account numerous factors, including an individual’s physical attributes, endurance, coordination skills, and psychological inclinations towards with regard to a particular type of sport. One key element of the millennia-spanning Ayurvedic medicine is determining the basic body constitution, whose relevance and benefits extend beyond generations, various lifestyles, health conditions, and the competencies related to contemporary methods of sport selection.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to present the possibilities inherent in the application of Ayurvedic bodyconstitution analysis in the context of sport selection.

Results: Each individual examined presents a unique, complex combination that includes characteristics of the body, metabolism, emotional tendencies, and many other factors determining their constitution.

Conclusion: Accurate determination of an individual’s unique constitution enables those facing sport selection to choose a sport that most harmonizes with their physical and mental attributes, endurance, thereby maximizing the chances of success and minimizing the risk of later failures and injuries, as well as the waste of time and financial resources spent on development.