Advances in Sports Science for Training Practice: Diagnostics, Monitoring, Performance and 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: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sports science; exercise science; movement analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in sports science have transformed training practices, offering new tools and approaches to optimize physical performance. This Special Issue aims to gather innovative research and practical insights focused on diagnostics, monitoring, and interventions to enhance athletic performance across different populations and sports disciplines. Topics include innovative diagnostic methods (e.g., motion analysis, wearable sensors, muscle oxygenation), individualized monitoring approaches (e.g., velocity-based training, fatigue profiling), and targeted strategies for performance development (e.g., post-activation performance enhancement, load management, injury prevention). In addition, we welcome contributions addressing regeneration and recovery strategies as complementary components of performance optimization. This may include research on sleep, nutrition, active recovery methods, and technologies supporting the recovery process and fatigue management.
We invite original research articles, systematic reviews, and applied studies that explore how science-driven methods can improve training effectiveness and translate into measurable performance gains. Contributions highlighting the integration of technology (e.g., AI, machine learning), new training paradigms, and multidisciplinary approaches are particularly encouraged.
By bridging the gap between laboratory findings and field application, this Special Issue aims to provide valuable evidence-based recommendations for coaches, athletes, and sports scientists seeking to optimize performance while maintaining athlete health and longevity.
Dr. Dawid Koźlenia
Dr. Jakub Jarosz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sports performance
- training monitoring
- diagnostics
- wearable technology
- velocity-based training
- post-activation performance enhancement
- injury prevention
- fatigue management
- recovery
- movement analysis
- artificial intelligence
- digital technologies for sport
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