Data-Driven Physiology in Sport: Optimizing Athlete Performance, Load & Recovery
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 81
Special Issue Editors
2. Faculty of Sports Science, European University of Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
Interests: basketball; load monitoring; team sports; most demanding scenarios
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: talent development; coach development; performance analysis in team sports
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to gather innovative research exploring the application of data-driven approaches to monitoring, interpreting, and optimizing physiological responses in sport. Advances in wearable technologies, sensor systems, and artificial intelligence now allow practitioners to collect and analyze vast amounts of information regarding athlete performance, training load, and recovery. By integrating physiological, biomechanical, and contextual data, our ability to understand adaptation processes, detect fatigue, and design individualized interventions has been enhanced. We welcome the submission of original studies, methodological papers, and reviews that address monitoring strategies, decision-support systems, recovery optimization, and practical applications across different sports and performance levels. Ultimately, this Special Issue aims to present novel insights and applied research that aids coaches, sport scientists, and health professionals in translating complex data into actionable strategies to enhance athlete performance, reduce the risk of injury, and improve recovery.
Dr. Enrique Alonso Perez-Chao
Dr. Alberto Lorenzo Calvo
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- athlete monitoring
- data-driven approaches
- training load
- recovery strategies
- wearable technology
- decision-support systems
- sport performance
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
