Scientific Programme

Applied Sports Sciences

IS-AP04 - Advancing Performance: The Applied Use of Wearable Technologies in Sports Science

Date: 04.07.2025, Time: 08:00 - 09:15, Session Room: Anfiteatro

Description

Wearable technologies have become vital tools in sports science, providing researchers, athletes, and professionals with real-time data to enhance performance, optimize training, and reduce injury risk. This symposium will explore the practical use of wearables, focusing on their integration into research and practice, while addressing challenges and opportunities across various sports contexts. Recent advances in wearable sensors, from heart rate monitors to GPS and IMUs, have transformed athletic data collection. These devices offer insights into parameters like load management, fatigue, and recovery. With improved accuracy, wearables allow personalized training and real-time monitoring, facilitating evidence-based decisions. The symposium will present key research findings on how wearables are used to monitor and enhance performance, from recreational to elite athletes. It will also discuss challenges, including data accuracy, athlete compliance, and the effective interpretation of data. Solutions like interdisciplinary collaboration between data scientists, sports professionals, and medical experts will be explored. Dr. Lepley will address accuracy in smartwatches, Dr. Olthof will discuss performance optimization and tactical analysis, and Dr. Coutts will cover holistic athlete monitoring. This session is aimed at sports scientists, coaches, and research professionals seeking to leverage wearables to improve outcomes.