CALL FOR PAPERS

International Congress on Sports Science Research and Technology Support - icSPORTS 2013

Website: http://www.icsports.org

September 20 - 22, 2013
Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal


Important Deadlines:

Regular Papers

Extended Abstract Submission and Full Paper Submission: April 24, 2013
Authors Notification: June 24, 2013
Final Paper Submission and Registration: July 15, 2013


Sponsored by:

INSTICC - Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication


In the XXI century most human activities, including sports, are becoming more and more technological. Engineering in general and Information Technology in particular are becoming an important support for many activities directly or indirectly related to sports science, including improvement of physical activities, sports medicine, biotechnology and nutrition, sports management, and all imaginable application areas in sports. This conference intends to be a meeting point of both academics and practitioners, in order to exchange ideas and developed synergies.
Authors should highlight the benefits of any kind of technology for sports either in general of regarding a particular case of application. Ideas on how to identify and approach sports issues using technology will arise from the conference. Papers describing case studies, advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques and general survey papers indicating future directions are encouraged. Papers should describe original work in any of the areas listed below. Accepted papers, presented at the conference by one of the authors, will be published in the Proceedings of icSPORTS, with ISBN, both on paper and digital support. All presented papers will be indexed and included in the SCITEPRESS digital library for increased visibility.
Acceptance will be based on quality, relevance and originality. Both full research reports and work-in-progress reports are welcome. There will be both oral and poster sessions.


KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

icSPORTS 2013 will have several invited keynote speakers, who are internationally recognized experts in their areas. Their names are not yet confirmed.


AWARDS

Best paper awards will be distributed during the conference closing session.
Please check the website for further information (http://www.icsports.org/BestPaperAward.aspx).


Congress Areas

Each of these topic areas is expanded below but the sub-topics list is not exhaustive. Papers may address one or more of the listed sub-topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related sub-topics are also acceptable, provided they fit in one of the following main topic areas:
1. SIGNAL PROCESSING AND MOTOR BEHAVIOR
2. SPORTS MEDICINE AND SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY
3. HEALTH, SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY
4. COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN SPORTS


AREA 1: SIGNAL PROCESSING AND MOTOR BEHAVIOR

Biosignals and Biodevices Engineering
Sports Biomechanics
Neuromuscular Physiology
Motor Control and Coordination
Motor Learning
Gait and Posture

AREA 2: SPORTS MEDICINE AND SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

Physical education and sports for handicapped
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Injury prevention

AREA 3: HEALTH, SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

Applied Physiology and Exercise
Health and Fitness
Training and Testing
Coaching
Sports Psychology

AREA 4: COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN SPORTS

Sport Statistics and Analyses
Decision Support Systems
Multimedia and Information Technology
Computer Supported Training
Simulation and Mathematical Modeling


PROGRAM COMMITTEE

http://www.icsports.org/ProgramCommittee.aspx


Please check further details at the conference website (http://www.icsports.org).