Sport and Ergonomic

Abstract

In our century, the changes and developments in the field of science and technology, has had negative and positive impact on today’s society. Many health problems due to inadequate physical activity can be cited as examples. Naturally, the necessity to act for a healthier life indicates that we should emphasize the importance of the sport concept. The increase in the level of welfare and life standards of the individuals, whether amateur or professional, necessary some regulations for success in sports. For perfect sportive efficiency, relationships between human and machine mechanics should be studied in conjunction with anatomical, physiological, and psychological information. Many people have the belief that the use of ergonomics in sports activities that examine this relationship will obtain a safer and efficient result in sports. This is vital for the concept of sport and ergonomics will emerge more in the future. The main purpose of this study is to give a meaningful dimension to the concepts of sport and ergonomics and to examine the effects of the use of ergonomic tools on sport performance. In this study, relevant literature was examined using the survey methodology. The data was obtained from the existing published resources. This study will present a review of the studies on sports and ergonomics.