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Application of Intelligent Sensors and Sensing Technology in Sports Detection and Monitoring

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Intelligent Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 1016

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Physical Education and Sports Department, Fundación San Pablo CEU, Andalucía University, 41930 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: team sport; physical fitness; inertial devices; training and competition load; performance analysis
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Faculty of Health Sciences, Isabel I University, 09003 Burgos, Spain
Interests: basketball; performance; sports science; plyometric

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Dear Colleagues,

Technology has revolutionised the world of sport, improving both the performance of athletes and the experience of spectators. Smart devices such as sports watches and fitness bands allow athletes to monitor their performance in real time, adjusting their training to optimise results. These devices collect data on heart rate, speed, distance traveled and other crucial parameters, providing valuable information to improve performance.

Nanosensors, meanwhile, are transforming the way athletes’ health and fitness is assessed. These tiny devices can be integrated into sportswear or even the body, constantly monitoring health indicators such as hydration levels, muscle fatigue and recovery. This information enables coaches and sports doctors to make informed decisions to prevent injuries and improve recovery.

In addition, technology, in general, has improved the accuracy of decision-making during competitions. Systems such as VAR in football or Hawk-Eye in tennis ensure that refereeing decisions are fairer and more accurate. In short, the integration of smart devices, nanosensors and other technologies into sports not only improves the performance and health of athletes, but also enriches the fan experience and fairness in competitions.

Dr. David Mancha-Triguero
Guest Editor

Dr. Enrique Flórez-Gil
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • nanosensors
  • application technology
  • inertial devices
  • cells
  • sports technology
  • performance improvement
  • performance analysis

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Acute Physiological and Perceptual Responses to Six Body-Weight Squat Exercise Variations
by Daniel Santarém, Andreia Teixeira, António Amaral, Jaime Sampaio and Catarina Abrantes
Sensors 2025, 25(7), 2018; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25072018 - 23 Mar 2025
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Adequate exercise prescription requires a deep understanding of the body’s response to exercise. This study explored the responses of heart rate (HR), muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2), and perceived exertion (RPE) during six body-weight squat exercise variations. A total of 15 recreationally [...] Read more.
Adequate exercise prescription requires a deep understanding of the body’s response to exercise. This study explored the responses of heart rate (HR), muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2), and perceived exertion (RPE) during six body-weight squat exercise variations. A total of 15 recreationally active participants (age: 28.2 ± 8.0 years; body mass: 71.1 ± 11.2 kg; height: 1.73 ± 0.08 m) were recruited. Six body-weight squat variations (deep, jumping, single-leg, uneven, unstable, and wall-sit) were randomly performed for 90 s. Results revealed that the jumping squat promoted a higher average and peak HR (165.3 ± 14.5 and 146.1 ± 14.8 bpm, respectively), and a lower average SmO2 and higher deoxygenation SmO2 in the soleus muscle (40.3 ± 15.4 and 46.0 ± 11.4%, accordingly). No differences were observed in recovery time or in the same SmO2 derived-parameters in the vastus lateralis muscle. The jumping variation promoted a greater response at a physiological level, both centrally, related to cardiovascular response, and peripherally, related to soleus SmO2. It was also the more demanding variation at both the overall and lower limb muscular level of RPE. This holistic view allows a precise identification of the response patterns in body-weight squat exercise variations to an acute session, with a training intervention providing additional information. Full article
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