Vol. 29 No. 317 (2024)
Smartphonization and Sport
The emergence of smartphones in our lives has drastically transformed the way we interact in the cultural sphere, and sport is no exception. This "smartphonization" has generated a symbiotic relationship between technology and physical activity, with profound implications in various aspects. The options that unfold before our eyes are multiple: applications for personalized training plans, online communities, real-time performance data and live event broadcasts, among others.
Advances in areas such as virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence systems and biometrics will be some of the next resources to incorporate new experiences. In this sense, it is evident that smartphonization has transformed the way we understand, visualize and practice the world of sport. Although it presents challenges, it brings undoubted benefits and offers a promising future for physical activity.
But at the same time, it is essential to find a balance, using smartphones as tools to improve our health and well-being, without neglecting the importance of social interaction and connection with nature, so as not to be subjected to what comes to our screen, and in this way, to be able to exercise autonomous decisions in our daily lives.
Tulio Guterman, Director - October 2024
Published:
2024-10-06
