Computers in Sport

This book covers the emerging field of sports informatics.

The use of computers in sport and exercise sciences is now unquestioned.
They are employed in the functioning of laboratory facilities, data collection, data handling and prediction of forthcoming outcomes. Recent
advances are strongly affected by current developments in computer science and technology. In particular, progress in hardware (processor speed, storage capacity, communication technology), software (tools)’ information management concepts (data bases, data mining_ and media (internet, eLearning, multimedia_ gives a great impetus. This book, written by leading experts in the interdisciplinary field of sport and computer science, provides an overview on current fields of research and application covering fields such as virtual reality, ubiquitous computing, feedback systems and multimedia.