Call for Papers and Submission of Abstracts

You are invited to submit an abstract from any branch of science and engineering relating to the congress theme (see below), topics and application areas.

Authors should submit an abstract of up to 500 words (Times New Roman, 12 point font size) and upon acceptance a final paper of six A4-size pages. All papers will be peer reviewed. The official language of the congress is English. The abstract must contain a title, name(s) of authors, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers and email address of the corresponding author.

Please indicate if you are interested in participating in the Young Investigators Award. Please note that there will be a limit of two papers per registration.

Submit your abstract by email as an attachment (Microsoft Word format) by 15 December 2008 to apcst2009@wsu.edu.

All other correspondence should be directed to Firoz Alam on firoz.alam@rmit.edu.au

Important Dates

Submissions of Abstracts Due

15 December 2008

Notification of Acceptance

31 December 2008

Submissions of Papers Due

31 March 2009

Registration Deadline

15 June 2009

Congress Topics and Application Areas

Papers focusing on the science, engineering, education and business of sports technology are invited. Accepted papers will be published in hard back book form. Also selected papers will be invited for publication in Sports Technology journal. Contributions are invited in the following main areas relating to sport and sport technology:

  • Aerodynamics
  • Biomechanics and Biodynamics
  • Design and Innovation
  • Disability
  • Sports Facilities
  • Injuries and Prevention Strategies
  • Materials and Manufacturing
  • Measurements and Instrumentation
  • Modelling and Simulation
  • Science and Technology
  • Performance
  • Technology Assisted Coaching
  • Sports Technology Business
  • Sports Technology Education