Computational Intelligence in Sports

Description

This book presents recent research on computational intelligence (CI) algorithms in the field of sport. In the modern age, information technologies have greatly reduced the need for human effort in the carrying out of many daily tasks. These technologies have radically influenced the lives of humans, and the information society in general. Unfortunately, these advances have brought with them certain negative effects, including the encouragement of sedentary lifestyles and the attendant health problems such as obesity that these engender. Other modern maladies, chiefly cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, have also been on the increase. Today, sports are virtually the only activity that still connects modern humans to their original lifestyle, which was based on physical motion. This book tears familiarizing sports scientists with the foundations of computational intelligence, while at the same time presenting the problems that have arisen in the training domain to computer scientists. Lastly, the book proposes the use of an Artificial Sports Trainer designed to enhance the training of modern athletes who cannot afford the considerable expense of hiring a human personal trainer. This intelligent system can monitor performance and design and direct appropriate future training, thus promoting both healthy lifestyles and competitive success in athletes. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 3-26 Knowledge Discovery in Sport (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 27-51 Pervasive Computing in Sport (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 53-79 Front Matter ....Pages 81-81 Principles of Human Movement (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 83-100 Front Matter ....Pages 101-101 Theory of Sports Training (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 103-119 Design and Implementation of an Artificial Sports Trainer (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 121-135 Front Matter ....Pages 137-137 Generating Training Plans Based on Existing Sports Activities (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 139-180 Adaptation of Training Plans (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 181-200 BatMiner for Identifying the Characteristics of Athletes in Training (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 201-221 Visualization of Sports Activities Created by Wearable Mobile Devices (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 223-246 Sports Nutrition (Iztok Fister, Iztok Fister Jr., Dušan Fister)....Pages 247-277