MYAS-NIN Department of Sports Science

• Assesses the body composition for Indian athletes using different scientific techniques and recommend sport specific body composition which would be useful in formulating guidelines for screening, selection and monitoring of athletic potential.
• Evaluates and recommends event and phase-specific energy and nutrient requirements of Indian athletes.
• Formulates hydration guidelines for pre, during and post-exercise and planning of hydration strategies for better performance and recovery
• Identifies dietary gaps and inadequacies and providing appropriate sports specific dietary guidelines for Indian athletes for enhanced performance, recovery and reduced injury.
• Suggests pre, during and post-game meal pattern for optimal performance and recovery.
• Tests the efficacy of various dietary supplements/ergogenic aids for better performance.
• Creates scientifically trained human resource to cater the needs of Indian athletes for sports excellence.
• Establishes international cooperation and collaboration in the field of sports science
• Integrates sports science into the training of Indian athletes and evaluates, assesses and gives performance related advice based on scientific research carried out from time to time.