Routledge Research in Sports Technology and Engineering
About the Book Series
The Routledge Research in Sports Technology and Engineering book series showcases cutting-edge research from this increasingly significant discipline. Sports Engineers typically look to improve sporting performance, reduce injury risk, and increase participation through the appropriate application of technology. Featuring the work of academics from around the world, this series is an important channel for new and ground-breaking research in technology and engineering for sport.
Wearable Technology in Elite Sport: A Critical Examination
1st Edition
By John Toner
December 18, 2024
Wearable devices are being used by an increasing number of elite-level sports teams to manage and control the health, performance, and productivity of their athletes. Drawing upon a wide range of interdisciplinary resources, Wearable Technology in Elite Sport reveals how wearable devices are used ...
Interactive Sports Technologies: Performance, Participation, Safety
1st Edition
Edited
By Veronika Tzankova, Michael Filimowicz
January 29, 2024
Building on the unfolding and expanding embeddedness of digital technologies in all aspects of life, Interactive Sports Technologies: Performance, Participation, Safety focuses on the intersection of body movement, physical awareness, engineering, design, software, and hardware to capture emerging ...
The Use of Applied Technology in Team Sport
1st Edition
Edited
By José Pino-Ortega, Markel Rico-González
September 25, 2023
The use of technology within sport is well established, most professional sport teams engage in the use of electronic performance and tracking systems. This book is the first to offer a deep and structured examination of these technologies and how they are used in a team sport setting. The Use of ...
The Science and Engineering of Sport Surfaces
1st Edition
Edited
By Sharon Dixon, Paul Fleming, Iain James, Matt Carré
December 22, 2016
Sports surface design is crucial for the successful performance of sports skills and the reduction of injury risk. Surfaces have developed from natural materials such as turf, clay and cinder, to synthetic surfaces such as acrylic tennis courts, artificial turf for soccer and synthetic running ...