Aims and scope

Sports Engineering publishes papers on the application of engineering to sport and is the journal of the International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA). The journal is primarily interested in original contributions which concern the effect of equipment and technology on athlete performance and safety, as well as increasing participation, accessibility, and inclusivity in sport and physical activity.

Using both experimental and theoretical approaches, areas of interest include but are not limited to: mechanics; dynamics; aerodynamics; fluid dynamics; sensors and instrumentation; computer vision; machine learning; virtual reality and augmented reality; data and analytics; sports surfaces; materials; biomechanics (related to the interaction with equipment); clothing and footwear; user perception; regulation and officiating; safety; injuries and disability sport.

The journal serves as a forum where research, industry and the sports sector exchange expertise, knowledge and innovative ideas.

Work published in the journal often contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:  

Goal 3 - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Goal 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 9 - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Goal 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries