Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / Extended Reality Technologies in Adaptive Sports: Advantages, Risks and Application Prospects

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2024 17 (8)
Authors
Kolmakov, Vladimir I.; Kartavtzeva, Anna I.; Kalina, Lidia V.; Sostavnev, Ivan V.
Contact information
Kolmakov, Vladimir I. : Siberian Federal University; Institute of Biophysics SB RAS; Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; ; Kartavtzeva, Anna I.: Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; ORCID: 0009-0005-2296-8033; Kalina, Lidia V.: Siberian Federal University; Sports Training Center , Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation; Sostavnev, Ivan V. : Regional Sports Training Center for Adaptive Sports Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
Keywords
extended reality; adaptive sports; virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; digital technologies; training activities; virtual competitions; sports rehabilitation
Abstract

Extended reality (XR) is one of the most promising digital solutions of our time. The article presents an analysis of publications in the recent years (2020–2024) devoted to the use of different formats of extended reality (virtual, augmented, mixed) in the interests of the adaptive sports development. The possibilities of using XR in adaptive sports are considered to increase the effectiveness of training activities and the comfort and accessibility of sports, improve sports results as well as the qualifications of coaches, judges and managers, enhance motivation, reduce the level of injuries and potential hazards to the the health of athletes and also rehabilitation time after sports injuries.. The advantages, risks, and prospects for using XR technologies in adaptive sports are shown. It was concluded that XR technologies are an effective tool for improving sportsmanship, developing physical activity and gradually involving low- mobility groups in adaptive sports. The information presented in the article can be used in practical work by government social services, public organizations, athletes, coaches, judges, and managers in the field of adaptive sports

Pages
1525–1535
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YOAUBG
Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/153249

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