Role of Wearables in Sports based on Activity recognition and biometric parameters: A Survey

Recently wearables have become a game changer in sports activities. Wearable devices influence the game in tracking and monitoring the performance of the player on field in real time. This paper aims to explore the uses and applications of wearables in the area of sports. These devices help to bridge the gap between technology and user. Also it gives a comprehensive analysis of the player to improve his skills and get real time feedback which would benefit himself and his trainer. This paper surveys the important research work done in the area of wearables under four categories: (i) performance monitoring (ii) sports injury (iii) biometric parameters and (iv) energy efficiency. These various considerations provide many opportunities for advancement in wearable technology with a goal of enabling non-invasive measurement of physiological and activity parameters of a player. Wearable technology is still in development phase and the paper concludes with the research opportunities and the challenges faced.