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Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg – Chair of Sport and Technology

Research focus at the Chair of Sport and Technology

In recent years, the use of technology in sport has become increasingly important both nationally and internationally. In this context, the goals in the application of modern technologies in sports science take on a broad spectrum. Our main concern at the Chair of Sport and Technology is to perceive the latest findings and technologies from the engineering sciences and computer science and to apply them competently in sports science. This should help in gaining knowledge and ultimately in the development of new or improved devices and methods. In particular, we deal with topics such as:

  • Use of virtual reality for sports science and practical sports issues
  • Indoor and outdoor movement analysis for competitive sports
  • Gait analysis for patients
  • Evaluation of diagnostic equipment
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