{"id":21160,"date":"2019-06-03T09:30:23","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T07:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.srlabs.it\/la-scientific-research-nello-sport-tendenze-attuali\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:39:59","slug":"la-scientific-research-nello-sport-tendenze-attuali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srlabs.it\/en\/la-scientific-research-nello-sport-tendenze-attuali\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientific research in sports: current trends"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sport has always benefited from technological progress, and we are currently experiencing the most prosperous moment ever recorded in this relationship.
Today, it is possible to monitor a whole series of biometric and physiological parameters in real-time, such as muscular, metabolic, and respiratory activity, as well as attentional and concentration processes. Furthermore, it is possible to monitor and enhance another very important aspect that was previously overlooked: vision.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Vision in sports<\/h3><\/div>

Vision is a fundamental aspect of athletic performance as it directly influences its effectiveness and quality.
Visual behavior is of vital importance as it determines:<\/p>\n

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  • the precision with which we explore the environment;<\/li>\n
  • the reactivity with which we perceive its elements (an opponent trying to counter me, a ball whizzing by at 90 km\/h);<\/li>\n
  • the speed with which we react to its changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Eye tracking: potential<\/h2><\/div>

    Thanks to eye-tracking technology incorporated into glasses, it is now possible to “see the action through the athlete’s eyes”.<\/p>\n

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    • The system is non-invasive.<\/li>\n
    • It allows for the recording of eye movements of subjects in interaction.<\/li>\n
    • It provides qualitative, quantitative, objective, and reproducible results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Subjects can be monitored in different phases and for different purposes.
      The most common experimental flow consists of three steps:<\/p>\n

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      • measurement of baseline visual performance during normal training to identify behaviors deemed functional to sports performance success;<\/li>\n
      • design of specific training to improve visual and, consequently, sports performance;<\/li>\n
      • measurements during and after training to verify the progress achieved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Visual behavior variables:<\/p>\n

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        • scan Path (visual exploration paths)<\/li>\n
        • reaction times<\/li>\n
        • visual focus control (e.g., speed, precision, visual memory)<\/li>\n
        • attractiveness\/Visibility of salient vs. secondary elements<\/li>\n
        • attractiveness\/Visibility of functional vs. distractor elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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          Key Concepts<\/h3><\/div>

          Eye-tracking research applied to sports focuses particularly on the following aspects of athletic action:<\/p>\n

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          • execution of technical actions (e.g., ignoring visual stimuli);<\/li>\n
          • visual search strategies;<\/li>\n
          • pupillary diameter (an indicator of cognitive load);<\/li>\n
          • number and duration of saccades, fixations, and blinks;<\/li>\n
          • areas of focus (the elements where attention is most directed are defined as “visual pivots”);<\/li>\n
          • hand-eye coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

            These aspects can be summarized into two main research lines:<\/p>\n<\/div>

            Relationships between the visual system and the motor system<\/h5><\/div>

            Optimal sporting action is one where gaze control is optimized to allow for the anticipation of movements or action outcomes, adjusting the physical gesture accordingly (“Motor resonance”).<\/p>\n<\/div>

            Comparison between different expertise levels (experts vs. beginners\/amateurs) and skill transfer.<\/h5><\/div>

            Expert athletes have faster and more effective visual search and processing patterns, which lead to equally superior decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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