Advances in Sport, Physical Activity, and Health
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 November 2026 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editor
Interests: applied exercise physiology; competitive sport; talent selection; falling in the aging population
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Dear Colleagues,
Objective monitoring of physical activity, whether in recreational or competitive sports, has quickly become an independent research direction. Counting activity means time spent in specific intensity zones (i.e. light, medium, and vigorous) in both children and adults. Heart rate patterns can be assigned to these physical activity zones, which allows for conscious planning. Of course, the expression of optimal performance is highly specific, so its interpretation does not always mean the same solution algorithm. As for the workload of competitive sports—that is, those who push their limits—they are always exposed to danger, whatever it may be (injury, overtraining, etc.), which fundamentally affects their career, and further their health as they age. The importance of conscious planning is also important during recreational activities, since the continuous provocation of the body can carry dangers. Another area of advanced instrumentation is the measurement of biomechanical efficiency, which is essential for optimizing human movement to maintain quality of life. Efficient movement promotes participation in a physically active lifestyle and the associated health benefits.
Prof. Dr. Ferenc Ihász
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- recreational or competitive sports
- specific intensity zones
- optimal performance
- algorithm
- biomechanical efficiency
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