Innovative Approaches in Monitoring Individual Sports

Dear Colleagues,

Technological and methodological advancements have transformed how individual sports are monitored, offering new possibilities for optimising performance, preventing injuries and improving data-driven decision-making. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative approaches to athlete monitoring in a large spectrum of individual sports, and we particularly welcome studies addressing the use of inertial sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced biomechanical analysis, kinematic tracking methods, training load and fatigue monitoring, as well as personalised strategies for performance optimization, but potential topics are not limited to those listed here. Additionally, research discussing the reliability and validity of monitoring tools and the applicability of findings for coaches and athletes will be highly valued. We invite researchers to submit experimental studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and methodological innovations that delve deeper into the understanding and enhancement of individual sports monitoring. This Special Issue seeks to foster knowledge exchange among sports scientists, coaches, and practitioners, promoting an evidence-based approach to the development of both elite and recreational sports. 

Dr. Mário Jorge Costa
Dr. Mário André da Cunha Espada
Guest Editors

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