Chapter 26: XR in Sports, Fitness, and Performance Training
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...