Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis

The integration of wearable technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed modern sports science by enhancing athlete monitoring, performance optimization, and injury prevention. Wearable sensors, including fitness trackers, GPS-based devices, and biomechanical motion trackers, provide...

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Main Authors: Stanisław Dudek, Weronika Koziak, Michalina Makieła, Aleksandra Bętkowska, Agata Kornacka, Wojciech Dudek, Kamila Szostak, Rafał Tomaka, Anna Byra
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Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-03-01
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description The integration of wearable technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed modern sports science by enhancing athlete monitoring, performance optimization, and injury prevention. Wearable sensors, including fitness trackers, GPS-based devices, and biomechanical motion trackers, provide real-time physiological and biomechanical data, enabling personalized training programs and workload management. AI-driven analytics, utilizing machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, enhance performance assessment, injury prediction, and rehabilitation strategies by processing vast datasets to detect fatigue patterns, optimize recovery schedules, and refine tactical decision-making. Despite these advancements, challenges persist regarding data accuracy, privacy, and accessibility. Variability in sensor precision and standardization issues hinder reliable cross-comparisons, necessitating the development of validation protocols. Additionally, AI-driven wearables raise concerns over data security, ethical handling, and equitable access, as high costs limit their use in amateur sports. Future research should focus on refining AI-powered injury prevention models, improving biometric sensing capabilities, and advancing edge AI for real-time data processing. Addressing these challenges will ensure that wearable technology and AI continue to enhance sports performance, injury mitigation, and athlete well-being at all levels of competition.
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spelling doaj-art-10df8a6f5e5a4e0cbbafd78b1836b3e22025-08-20T02:59:52ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-03-013910.12775/QS.2025.39.58456Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance AnalysisStanisław Dudek0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3641-4865Weronika Koziak1https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5295-5765Michalina Makieła2https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4465-8584Aleksandra Bętkowska3https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5108-4262Agata Kornacka4https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2877-3514Wojciech Dudek5https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2404-9560Kamila Szostak6https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6216-0864Rafał Tomaka7https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5057-6131Anna Byra8https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7934-5493University Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, PolandWolski Hospital Dr. Anna Gostyńska, Marcina Kasprzaka 17, 01-211 Warsaw, PolandWolski Hospital Dr. Anna Gostyńska, Marcina Kasprzaka 17, 01-211 Warsaw, PolandNational Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507 Warsaw, PolandUniversity Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, PolandMilitary University of Technology, 2 Kaliskiego Street, 00-908 Warsaw, PolandThe Infant Jesus Teaching Hospital, Lindleya 4, 02-005 WarszawaUniversity Clinical Center of the Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, PolandMedical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poniatowskiego 15, 40-055 Katowice, Poland The integration of wearable technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed modern sports science by enhancing athlete monitoring, performance optimization, and injury prevention. Wearable sensors, including fitness trackers, GPS-based devices, and biomechanical motion trackers, provide real-time physiological and biomechanical data, enabling personalized training programs and workload management. AI-driven analytics, utilizing machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, enhance performance assessment, injury prediction, and rehabilitation strategies by processing vast datasets to detect fatigue patterns, optimize recovery schedules, and refine tactical decision-making. Despite these advancements, challenges persist regarding data accuracy, privacy, and accessibility. Variability in sensor precision and standardization issues hinder reliable cross-comparisons, necessitating the development of validation protocols. Additionally, AI-driven wearables raise concerns over data security, ethical handling, and equitable access, as high costs limit their use in amateur sports. Future research should focus on refining AI-powered injury prevention models, improving biometric sensing capabilities, and advancing edge AI for real-time data processing. Addressing these challenges will ensure that wearable technology and AI continue to enhance sports performance, injury mitigation, and athlete well-being at all levels of competition. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58456wearable technologyartificial intelligencesports performanceinjury preventionfatigue monitoringbiomechanics
spellingShingle Stanisław Dudek
Weronika Koziak
Michalina Makieła
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Agata Kornacka
Wojciech Dudek
Kamila Szostak
Rafał Tomaka
Anna Byra
Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis
Quality in Sport
wearable technology
artificial intelligence
sports performance
injury prevention
fatigue monitoring
biomechanics
title Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis
title_full Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis
title_fullStr Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis
title_short Revolutionizing Sports: The Role of Wearable Technology and AI in Training and Performance Analysis
title_sort revolutionizing sports the role of wearable technology and ai in training and performance analysis
topic wearable technology
artificial intelligence
sports performance
injury prevention
fatigue monitoring
biomechanics
url https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58456
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