Importance of sports physiology:
Exercise physiology research has identified important effects of exercise on the body's systems, tissues and cells. The performance of an athlete can be improved by understanding the effect of exercises on various body parts of the athlete.
(a) Provide knowledge about the functions of various organs.
(b) It helps in prevention of sports injuries.
(c) Helpful for rehabilitation.
(d) Helpful in selection of sports.
(e) Helpful in preparation of training programme.
(f) Helpful to know about chemical changes during exercise.