| A STUDY ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF IRANIAN SPORTS APPLICATIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EXERCISE PROGRAMMING |
| Paper ID : 1634-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Melika Farzan1, Amin Dehghan *2 1دانشجو دانشگاه تهران 2Professor of Tehran university |
| Abstract |
| Abstract Introduction: Given that the adoption of modern technologies in today’s world leads to time and energy savings , enhances the quality of human activities , and creates aglobal interactive platform , examining the features of sports applications and leveraging this technology can assist educational , manufacturing and sports service organizations in delivering superior services and achieving greater profitability. Methods: In this research , the observation method was employed. The researcher meticulousy examined the features of 10 iranian sports applications available on google play , each with a rating above 4.5 and offering training programs , and subsequently conducted a comparative analysis with similar foreign applications. The feature examined in these applications included: the method of communication with coaches , the arrangement of the training program and the way the audience receives the training program. Results: Based on the analysis 10 iranian sports applications with ratings above 4.5 on google play , the researcher concluded that only one of these applications featured a dedicated panel for communication with a coach. The remaining applications provided various training programs with different objectives in the from of images and videos within the app , without considering the audience’s needs , physical injuries , age , height or weight. Conclusion: According to exercise principles , to ensure that the user achieves the maximum benefit from their training while minimizing the risk of injury , the training program must be designed based on the individual’s needs , physical injuries , age , height , weight and fitness factors. Therefore , it is essential that Iranian sports applications provide a feature enabling users to easily communicate with a coach and receive a personalized training program. |
| Keywords |
| sports applications , training program , exercise |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
