Applied Biomechanics in Sport
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 12
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, sports science research has emerged as a critical driver of progress in both elite and recreational sport. Around the world, nations are placing unprecedented emphasis on understanding the scientific foundations of athletic performance, recognizing that success in competition is shaped by a dynamic combination of physiological, psychological, biomechanical, and technological factors.
Rapid advancements in performance analysis tools and data-processing techniques—from high-speed motion capture and biomechanical modeling to AI-powered analytics—has opened new possibilities for evidence-based training, injury prevention, and performance optimization. At the same time, innovations in apparel, footwear, and sporting equipment—leveraging breakthroughs in materials science, aerodynamics, and human–equipment interaction—are reshaping the boundaries of what athletes can achieve. These developments not only enhance competitive performance, but also contribute to long-term athlete health and sustainability in sport.
To fully harness these innovations, it is essential to uncover the scientific mechanisms underlying athlete movement, training adaptation, and the functional interaction between the human body and sports technology. Such insights will enable the design of targeted interventions, advanced monitoring systems, and tailored performance strategies that will translate directly into real-world results.
This Special Issue invites contributions that advance our understanding of sports performance through cutting-edge research, novel methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Innovative measurement techniques for athlete performance assessment;
- Biomechanical and physiological in sport and exercise;
- Data-driven performance modeling and AI applications in sports science;
- Advances in wearable and sensor-based monitoring systems;
- Sports equipment and apparel innovation, including material and design optimization;
- Training load management and recovery strategies;
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation using technology-assisted interventions;
- Applied case studies bridging research and elite sport practice.
We welcome original research articles, technical reports, and review papers that explore emerging concepts, technologies, and methods in sport and exercise science. Together with experts from diverse fields, this Special Issue aims to foster collaboration, stimulate innovation, and shape the future of performance analysis and sports technology.
Dr. Sungchan Hong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomechanics
- exercise performance
- performance analysis
- data science in sport
- coaching science
- sports science
- sports technology
- sports engineering
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