Complex Systems in Sport

This book explores the intersection of complexity sciences and sports, providing insights into athlete behavior and performance dynamics in a comprehensive manner.

Complex systems in nature consist of numerous interacting components that can significantly affect overall outcomes. In the realm of sports, a growing body of research has emerged that models athletic performance through the lens of complexity sciences. This approach examines the behaviors of individual athletes and teams as emergent phenomena, which self-organize under various interacting constraints. Such insights can change how we understand performance dynamics in sports.

The book Complex Systems in Sport stands out as the first comprehensive resource that unites experts from around the globe who study complex systems in sports. It collates essential theoretical concepts, current methodologies, and existing data, providing a valuable reference for those interested in the intersection of complexity sciences and sports. The text introduces innovative analytical methods for exploring complex movements and actions in sports, both at the individual and team levels.

Designed for advanced students and researchers in fields like sport and exercise science, sports coaching, kinesiology, and human movement, Complex Systems in Sport offers critical insights into how complexity methodologies can be applied to enhance sports performance and organizational practices. This book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the intricate dynamics at play in athletic performance.