Sports technologies

Abstract

In the 21st century, more people than ever before are engaging in sporting activities. Sport has evolved into a global business that puts both athletes and coaches into more and more complex systems. It relies heavily on advanced technologies. However, sports technology is not only applied to meet the needs of elite athletes and professional competitors - the recreational and occasional athlete also plays a major role in the use of technology-based sporting goods. This has resulted in ongoing research into and development of new sport techniques and equipment for athletes of all kinds. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.