Sport biomechanics and training have traditionally been tested under laboratory conditions, requiring specific settings and expensive equipment [1,2]. The novel use of wearable devices addresses the lack of ecological validity in such measures and offers an affordable, user-friendly option for biomechanical assessments [3,4,5]. Recently, wearable sensors have enabled the quantification of performance and workload by providing mechanical and physiological parameters, leading to their exponential growth in popularity [3,5]. Many wearable sensors are now commercially available and capable of delivering both kinetic and kinematic data, thus improving the feasibility and efficiency of assessments and making them a viable alternative for sports practitioners and researchers [5]. Additionally, wearable devices allow for real-time monitoring and biofeedback [6]. This Special Issue of Sensors aims to provide current information about the use and application of wearable sensors in sport biomechanics and training science.
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