Wearable Devices for Physical Activity Monitoring
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Intelligent Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 1982
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical activity; accelerometer; wearable tracker; health promotion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on “Wearable Devices for Physical Activity Monitoring” aims to explore the latest advancements, research findings, and technological innovations in the field of wearable devices designed for monitoring physical activity. This issue seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to share their insights, experiences, and developments related to the use of wearable technology in tracking, analyzing, and promoting physical activity. The goal is to highlight the impact of these devices on health, fitness, and overall well-being, and to discuss the challenges and future directions in this rapidly evolving domain.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and technical notes covering a wide range of topics related to wearable devices for physical activity monitoring, including but not limited to the following:
- Development of new sensors and wearable devices.
- Effects of physical activity monitoring on health outcomes.
- Techniques for accurate measurement and analysis of physical activity data.
- Use of wearables in sports and fitness.
- Applications in chronic disease management and elderly care.
- Impact of wearables on motivation and behavior change in physical activity.
- Emerging trends in wearable technology.
- Health promotion and health and wellness related topics.
Prof. Dr. Jung-Min Lee
Dr. Myong-Won Seo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wearable devices
- physical activity monitoring
- physical activity assessment
- public Health
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