Advances in Sports Science and Novel Technologies
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 June 2025 | Viewed by 3244
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sports science; sport development
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Interests: nutrition; sports nutrition; dietary habits; body composition; football; nutritional education; dietetics
Interests: physical activity; psychological variables
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Interests: physical culture sciences; sports tourism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Advances in Sports Science and Novel Technologies”, delves deeply into the nexus of advanced science and technology in sports, with a spotlight on innovations enhancing athletic performance, health, and the evolving approaches to body composition, nutrition, and mental well-being.
A significant section of this Special Issue addresses emerging insights and methodologies in sports nutrition and body composition analysis. Nutrition science has progressed beyond standardized diets to encompass personalized nutrition plans informed by genetic testing, metabolic tracking, and real-time biomarker analysis. These advancements allow athletes to optimize macronutrient intake for specific phases of training or recovery, enhancing energy availability, endurance, and muscle synthesis. New methodologies in bioelectrical impedance analysis, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and MRI provide accurate, non-invasive ways to monitor changes in body composition over time. These tools have become instrumental in tracking muscle mass, fat distribution, and bone density, offering valuable feedback for both training adjustments and dietary planning.
Beyond physical health, this Special Issue emphasizes the critical role of psychological resilience and mental well-being in athletic success. Novel applications of neurofeedback, cognitive behavioral techniques, and virtual reality training are enabling athletes to refine mental focus, manage stress, and enhance performance under pressure. Biofeedback devices, now portable and highly sensitive, allow athletes and sports psychologists to monitor stress indicators such as heart rate variability (HRV), fostering greater awareness and control over stress responses. The rise of digital platforms that integrate mental health monitoring into daily training routines also highlights a holistic approach to athlete development, recognizing that psychological factors are as crucial as physical conditioning in sustaining high performance and longevity in sports.
Collectively, this Special Issue encapsulates the latest in sports science, nutrition, body composition technology, and mental training, presenting a roadmap for how interdisciplinary research and novel technologies are set to revolutionize the way we understand and cultivate human potential in athletic contexts.
Prof. Dr. Ewa Malchrowicz-Mośko
Dr. Wiktoria Staśkiewicz-Bartecka
Dr. Patxi León-Guereño
Dr. Mateusz Rozmiarek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sports science
- novel technologies
- athlete performance
- sports nutrition
- body composition analysis
- mental well-being
- cognitive behavioral techniques
- data analytics
- psychological resilience
- injury prevention
- personalized training
- sports technology innovation
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