Panel on Sports Biomechanics Held at International Sports Science Conference

Tehran, October 2024 – The Sports Biomechanics Panel was held as part of the 2nd International and 5th National Conference on New Findings in Sports Science at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in Tehran. The session took place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, featuring distinguished researchers and experts in the field.

Panel Leadership and Key Speakers

The session was chaired by Dr. Neda Boroushak, faculty member at the Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science. The panel’s executive board included Dr. Razieh Yousofian Molla, Dr. Hamidreza Barnamei, Dr. Rasoul Abedi, and Dr. Leila Ahmadnejad.

Keynote addresses were delivered by Dr. Rasoul Abedi and Dr. Hamidreza Barnamei, focusing on the application of engineering software and artificial intelligence in sports biomechanics.

Presentations and Research Topics

Several researchers also presented their latest studies, including:
    •    Reyhaneh Al-Sadat Mahdavi Ardakani – “Clustering Jump Patterns in Children and Adults Using Artificial Intelligence”
    •    Nafiseh Hojari – “Effect of Gender and Racket Weight on Pectoral Muscle Activation Patterns in Adolescents During Forehand Stroke in Tennis”
    •    Fereshteh Eftekhari – “Acute Effects of a Warm-Up Protocol Combined with Plyometric Training on Maximum Voluntary Contraction of Selected Lower Limb Muscles, Knee Joint Torque, and Power in Young Footballers”
    •    Khorshid Bijari – “Comparison of Predictive Postural Adjustment Timing Between Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability and Healthy Subjects at the Start of Walking”
    •    Mahdieh Heratian – “Qualitative Analysis of Drag Coefficient Calculation Methods in Swimmers”

About the Conference

The 2nd International and 5th National Conference on New Findings in Sports Science, with a special emphasis on sports in education, was hosted by Shahid Rajaee University. The event brought together leading researchers, experts, and sports professionals to discuss cutting-edge scientific advancements and their practical applications in sports and physical education.