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376-1176-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET

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Wearable and Mobile Technologies of the Future - Focus on Sports and Health

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Carlo Menon, Dr. Chakaveh Ahmadizadeh, Dr. Moe Elgendi

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:34

Abstract

This course focuses on the progress in the field of wearable and unobtrusive technologies for sports and health. Topics as monitoring heart health and blood pressure, biofeedback and improvement of motor skills and performance are covered. The focus lies on learning about the principles and design of the new generation of non-invasive technologies in fitness-, athletic and medical applications.

Objective

Objective 1: Acquire knowledge about the latest technological advancements in wearable and unobtrusive technologies for sport and health. Objective 2: Acquire skills to design novel non-invasive technologies for sport and health.

Content

The course consists of two modules. Module 1: Movement. This module provides the scientific background needed to understand the principles that current technologies investigating movement rely on. The latest technological advancements to track parameters of gait and running, improve posture as well as to monitor overall body movement and provide feedback on motion during sport, rehabilitation or at work will be investigated. The focus will be on wearable-related (e.g., textile-based) technologies. Module 2: Cardiac. This module focuses on the latest technologies for monitoring the cardiac cycle and blood pressure. The module starts by succinctly providing background information on cardiac physiology and then briefly introduces conventional technologies used in daily practice. This module subsequently focuses on the latest technologies and the latest data analysis techniques to monitor the cardiac cycle for assisting individuals in sport activities or monitoring their health conditions.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: end-of-semester examination
Mode: written 180 minutes
Aids: None

Compulsory continuous performance assessments:• Lab assignment, pass/fail. The lab assignment must be passed in order to pass the course;• Two or three home assignments including coding and a short written summary, graded 1-6 and overall contributing 25% to the final grade.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 60

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Wearable and Mobile Technologies of the Future - Focus on Sports and Health	Wed 10:15-13:00 (ETZ E 8)	3 h weekly

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- Major in Human Movement Science and Sport
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