Our aim is to evaluate the effect that serious gaming has on executive functions (ExF) using the latest technology and innovative tools, ranging from tablets and computers to fully immersive environments such as virtual reality and enclosed gaming arenas.

Measuring executive functions can be done using computerized tests in order to unravel the mysteries of how some individuals are able to process a large amount of information and make rational decisions despite being in high pressured environments like sport.

By detecting potential indicators of muscle fatigue in football athletes such as inappropriate movement patterns and over strained muscles, practitioners can act upon this information to implement further strategies towards injury prevention.

Mental fatigue causes a reduction in attention, reaction time, task planning and adjustment in performance after making an error. Therefore, non-invasive physical and psychological stress markers are currently being identified that could be used in the screening process when measuring the fatigue status of an individual.

Sport is swiftly becoming a numbers game. The difficulty is to turn big data into smart data; providing the right amount of data to make models more accurate while avoiding a ´data tsunami´. Smart data will be used to support practitioners in their decision-making.

In many domains, how cohesive a team is may explain how successful they are at completing a specific task while maintaining the needs of their group members.Appropriately, understanding what unites a group of individuals and allows them to consistently and successfully complete task is valuable.

Talent development is not a one-size-fits all principle. A multidimensional approach is therefore required to understand and provide the most appropriate learning environments based on the needs of each individual, determined by their unique combination of technical, physical and cognitive developmental pathways.