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Abstract: Extended Reality (XR), encompassing Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), is transforming sports, fitness, and performance training by  providing immersive, data-rich environments for skill development, injury rehabilitation, and enhanced workouts .   Applications in Sports and Training XR technologies offer numerous applications across different facets of sports:   Perceptual-Cognitive Skill Training  XR is most effective for training skills that rely heavily on perception and decision-making, such as: Tactical Decision-Making  Athletes can be immersed in virtual game scenarios to practice strategies, recognize patterns, and make quick decisions without the physical toll of full-intensity practice. Quaterbacks, for instance, can rehearse complex defensive schemes repeatedly in VR simulations. Anticipation and Situational Awareness  The technology helps athletes improve their ability to anticipate opponents' movements and de...

Abstract: XR (Extended Reality - VR, AR, MR) revolutionizes sports/fitness by offering  immersive training, detailed biomechanical analysis, realistic injury rehab, and enhanced fan engagement , allowing safe, repeatable, data-rich simulations for skill improvement, injury prevention, personalized coaching, and deeper fan connection, though adoption is outpacing research on its full efficacy, according to  SpringerLink  and ResearchGate.   Applications in Sports & Fitness: Training & Skill Development:  Creates realistic, customizable scenarios (e.g., decision-making in basketball) for repeatable practice, boosting anticipation and complex skill acquisition. Performance Analysis:  AR overlays real-time stats (speed, angles) on live views, while XR captures detailed biomechanical data for precise feedback. Injury Prevention & Rehab:  Simulates game-specific movements in a controlled setting, bridging the gap between clinic and fi...