Sensor-Based Assessment of Performance in (Adaptive) Sports: Methodological Developments, Validation, and Emerging Analyses
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
2. Institut de Biomécanique Humaine Georges Charpak, Arts et Métiers Sciences and Technologies, 75013 Paris, France
Interests: biomechanics
Interests: biomechanics; vibrations; sport sciences; musical acoustics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of wearable sensors, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and physiological monitoring tools has revolutionized sports science, enabling precise, real-time data collection in both laboratory and real-world environments. This Special Issue invites contributions that explore innovative sensor-based approaches in sports (including adaptative sports) in order to assess criteria in contexts of performance improvement and injury prevention.
We welcome original research, methodological advancements, and validation studies that discuss reliability, accuracy, and applicability of sensor technologies. Contributions may include studies on the development of novel sensors, algorithms, data fusion techniques, machine learning applications, or innovative frameworks for assessing sport performance or injury prevention.
Particular interest will be given to studies addressing the specific needs of adaptive sports and athletes with disabilities. Multidisciplinary perspectives combining biomechanics, physiology, engineering, and sport sciences are encouraged.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Wearable sensor development and validation;
- Sensor-based feedback systems for training and rehabilitation;
- Real-time monitoring in competitive and training environments;
- Inclusive technologies for adaptive sports assessment.
This Special Issue aims to foster scientific dialogue, promote technological innovation, and support evidence-based practices in sport performance assessment across all populations. We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Christophe Sauret
Dr. Delphine Chadefaux
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- methodological developments
- sensors
- sport performance
- injury prevention
- adaptive sports
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