Scientific Programme

Applied Sports Sciences

IS-AP03 - Optimising the Warfighter: Applying Sport Science in the Military Context.

Date: 03.07.2025, Time: 10:00 - 11:15, Session Room: Tempio 1

Description

The proposed invited symposium will aim to explore how sport science can be applied to enhance the occupational task performance of military personnel. To provide context the first session will consider the demands of the contemporary military operational environment and will argue that the adoption of a conceptual Human Performance Optimisation (HPO) framework is vital to enhance warfighter operational readiness. Following this, the second session will discuss evidence-based strategies by which to modernize the training of women for ground close combat roles. Finally, the third session will conclude with a discussion on what lessons have been learned as a result of 30 years of research on reducing musculoskeletal injuries during military basic training.