Sports Venues Research Articles

Optimizing light environments in aquatics center to enhance the performance of Olympic champions and other elite swimmers: An experimental study

Several major international sports events in the next five years require new sports venues, with lighting environments being a crucial factor. Typically, the lighting systems in sports venues are primarily for illumination. However, since light has been indicated to affect human psychology and physiology, we investigated whether the light environments in sports buildings impact athletic performance. Additionally, swimming is the indoor sport with the most gold medals in the Olympics. Therefore, we conducted a within-subject, randomized crossover study in an aquatics center with fourteen elite swimmers, including the Olympic champions and Asian champions (6 female and 8 male; 19.3 ± 3.4 years of age). During the experiment, the elite swimmers were exposed to either a common correlated color temperature (CCT) light environment (controlled condition: 5780 K) or an experimental light environment (8512 K) in the aquatics center, with both having the same illuminance (1020 lx). The neurobehavioral and swimming test results showed that the Olympic champions and other elite swimmers had significantly faster responses, fewer lapses, greater arousal, less visual fatigue, quicker reactions at start, and higher swimming speeds in the experimental condition compared to the controlled condition (p < 0.05). Our findings suggest that the light environment in the aquatics center affects swimmers' non-visual performance and enhancing the CCT of the light environment could improve swimmers' performance. We propose the concepts of Sports Lighting Beyond Illumination and Sports Human-Centric Lighting to enhance athletes’ health and performance, and to improve the sports environment for a better experience for all participants.

Integrated Analysis of Utilization Efficiency of Intelligent Sports Venues Based on Data Mining Algorithms

With the rapid development of information technology and the increasing prosperity of the sports industry, the construction and management of intelligent sports venues have become an important way to improve the efficiency of sports resource utilization and meet diverse fitness needs. This paper focuses on the integrated analysis of the utilization efficiency of intelligent sports venues based on data mining algorithms. Aiming to reveal the inherent laws and potential value in the operation of sports venues through advanced data processing and analysis techniques, and provide a scientific basis for optimizing resource allocation and improving service quality. Intelligent sports venues utilize modern information technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and cloud computing to achieve comprehensive and intelligent monitoring and management of venue facilities, personnel activities, environmental conditions, and more. This new management model not only improves the operational efficiency of the venue but also enhances the user experience and meets personalized and diverse fitness needs. This paper focuses on the current situation of the opening of university sports venues to the outside world, aiming to reveal the pain points and bottlenecks in their operation process through detailed investigation and analysis. This study introduces advanced concepts of middleware architecture and constructs a multi-level data integration framework that includes local models, global models, user models, and mapping rules. This framework can effectively integrate distributed heterogeneous data sources, achieving seamless integration and efficient interaction of data. At the same time, with the help of distributed programming technology in cloud computing, it is possible to conduct in-depth mining and analysis of integrated massive data, discover potential value, and provide a scientific basis for decision support.

Harnessing Physical Training Resolve through the Modernization of Large-Scale Sports Venues in Selected Colleges in Henan Province, China

The results of this study highlight the relationship between the modernization of large-scale sports venues and the physical training resolve of students in selected universities in Henan Province, China. The findings indicate that while the modernization of sports facilities generally improved public accessibility and provided students with better infrastructure, it did not significantly influence all aspects of physical training resolve. There were significant correlations between public accessibility and students' motivation to participate in diverse sports activities, as well as between government-market dynamics and the duration of physical training sessions. However, areas such as social influence, peer support, and psychological constructs did not show strong associations with the modernization efforts. The study also found that the physical training resolve of students varied based on their course of study, with certain disciplines showing higher engagement in specific types of sports and psychological benefits. Overall, the results suggest that while modernization enhances some aspects of physical training, a more comprehensive approach is needed to fully support students’ physical engagement across all dimensions.

Accessibility Technical Considerations Sports Venues And Facilities

In the current context, promoting access to sports places and facilities is a necessary condition for exercising fully the citizenship rights guaranteed in the Portuguese Constitution regarding access to sport. Over the years, we have discovered that successive measures taken in the area of accessibility to sports spaces and facilities have not resulted in significant changes in the existing framework, with a significant percentage of sports spaces and facilities that do not meet the minimum accessibility conditions and that place various limitations on citizens with limited or reduced mobility who legitimately intend to use them. The goal of this study is to direct students of the degree course in sports management at the Autonomous University of Lisbon and professionals in the field of sport to reflect on the theme "Technical considerations of accessibility to sports spaces and facilities" based on sustained practices and a set of variables related to: Accessibility for all; accessibility in relation to sports spaces and facilities; disability in relation to sports spaces and facilities; future interests and difficulties. There was a generalised thinking based on age, gender, household, residence, and nationality, according to the sociodemographic analysis. We employed a quantitative descriptive methodology. The findings revealed that "the promotion of accessibility is an essential condition for the full exercise of citizenship rights" when confronted with "the space, the building, the furniture, the urban equipment, should be able to be experienced by anyone, including people with reduced mobility or disabilities" It had a considerable impact on the perception of the topic under consideration. Keywords: Sport; Accessibility; Sports Spaces and Facilities. JEL Codes: D71, D91, I14, I31, Z2.

Lapangan Golf &amp; Klub Eksekutif

Humans have limitations in their ability to carry out activities, so when they reach boredom, they have to look for other activities to replace their current routine, looking for something that can make them happy and help them forget about tiring routine activities. Golf is a great sport, but it requires patience and calm. Therefore, more precision is needed in addition to strong strength. When making the first shot, golfers often use their strength to aim longer to get closer to the green or hole. Golf can be played at the driving range, which is a place where golfers can practice their skills, or on a golf course, which is more often called a driving range. Apart from sports venues, there are facilities for bringing people together with shared interests and meeting for enjoyment. This design uses contemporary architecture as its theme. It is hoped that the design approach that is presently "trending" or being created will be the background for selecting the design theme. whatever is happening at the moment. Modernity is more fluid and not bound by era.

EXPLORING INNOVATIONS IN SPORTS VENUE MANAGEMENT IN CHINA: BALANCING UTILIZATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

This paper explores innovative strategies for enhancing the utilization, financial sustainability, and community engagement of sports venues in China. As the industry faces challenges related to underutilization and economic viability, the study emphasizes the importance of multifunctional transformation and community-based operations. By reconfiguring sports venues to host a variety of events beyond traditional sports, operators can significantly increase utilization rates and revenue streams. The integration of digital and smart management technologies is identified as crucial for optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing the user experience. Additionally, the paper highlights the need for diversified revenue models, including retail services, corporate sponsorships, and digital content monetization, combined with sustainable development practices such as energy efficiency and waste reduction. These strategies not only secure the long-term financial health of sports venues but also align with broader environmental and social goals. The study concludes that sports venues adopting these innovative approaches will be better positioned to thrive in a competitive and evolving market landscape. KEYWORDS：Sports Venue Management，Multifunctional Transformation，Community-Based Operations，Digital and Smart Technologies，Diversified Revenue Models，Sustainable Development

Research on Identification of the Capacity Influencing Factors of Youth Sports Clubs in China

Since the 1970s, nonprofit organizations have identified organizational capacity as the key to improving organizational effectiveness. Youth sports clubs have long been trapped in a predicament that makes it difficult for them to keep non-profit nature, operate independently and maintain high performance for a long time. This study investigates which influencing factors can act on the capacity of youth sports clubs to ensure their non-profit nature whilst achieving healthy and sustainable development. The organizational theory systems view emphasizes the relationship between open internal structures and the role of external environmental factors, therefore the capacity influencing factors of youth sports clubs can be comprehensively considered to achieve this by considering both the internal and external influencing components of organizational capacity. The focus of this study was obtained by searching 11 relevant policy documents, 21 papers, and in-depth interviews with 26 experts including youth sports club managers, coaches, and venue management personnel and scholars studying in the field of youth sports research or practice. The study revealed the internal and external influences on youth sports club capabilities, including strategic leadership, service innovation, resource acquisition, network relationships, policy, social media, and environmental uncertainty; and constructed a relationship between internal and external influences on youth sports club capabilities and organizational effectiveness. In addition, we found that Social media had the highest weight, policy had the lowest weight, and the rest of the influences did not differ significantly by the method of the weight calculation. We recommend that youth sports clubs increase the application of social media, stimulate employees&amp;apos; service and innovation ability, and cultivate the strategic leadership ability of leaders.

An improved cohesive hierarchical clustering for indoor air quality monitoring in smart gymnasium with healthy sport areas

With the rise of healthy lifestyles, sports arenas have become important exercise venues for people. However, indoor air quality issues are becoming increasingly prominent, posing a potential threat to the health of athletes. Traditional indoor air quality monitoring systems often suffer from problems such as unreasonable layout of monitoring points and inaccurate data processing, making it difficult to effectively cope with complex indoor environments. This article proposes an intelligent monitoring system for indoor air quality in sports venues based on an improved cohesive hierarchical clustering algorithm to address these issues. The system optimizes the layout of monitoring points, combines real-time data collection on the Android platform, and accurately processes non smooth data using an improved cohesive hierarchical clustering algorithm based on BiLSTM. The experimental results show that the algorithm not only improves the accuracy of monitoring point selection, but also optimizes the number of monitoring points and effectively supplements missing data. In addition, the algorithm significantly reduces computational complexity and improves computational efficiency while ensuring clustering quality. Application testing shows that the indoor air environment monitoring system constructed in this article can obtain and analyze data in real time, effectively control the concentration of key pollutants such as PM2.5 and carbon dioxide, and create a healthier sports environment for sports venues. This study provides new ideas and methods for indoor air quality monitoring, which has important practical application value.

Virtual Acoustic Characterization of a Multipurpose Sports Facility: A Case Study of the Coliseum at “Unidad Educativa Municipal Sebastián de Benalcázar”, Quito, Ecuador

Abstract This study presents a virtual acoustic characterization of a multipurpose sports facility, focusing on a case study of the coliseum at “Unidad Educativa Municipal Sebastián de Benalcázar” in Quito, Ecuador. Utilizing a non-intrusive, simulation-based approach, an initial detailed survey of the coliseum’s interior was conducted. AutoCAD and SketchUp software were utilized to generate a three-dimensional (3D) model based on the acquired data. This model was then exported to ODEON software for acoustic simulation. Important acoustic parameters, including reverberation duration, clarity, STI (Speech Transmission Index), and RASTI (Rapid Speech Transmission Index), were obtained from the simulation. These parameters were instrumental in characterizing the sports facility’s acoustic quality and comparing it with established reference values. Special emphasis was given to the initial parameters of reverberation time and STI, crucial for assessing the acoustic quality of the space. This virtual characterization provides significant insights into the acoustical properties of the coliseum, highlighting its potential and limitations as a multifunctional sports venue. The present study makes a significant contribution to the field of virtual acoustic assessments by providing a comprehensive framework for future improvements in the acoustic design and sound quality of similar environments. The study specifically addresses the distinct geographical and architectural context of Quito, Ecuador.

Entertainment robot based on IoT and VR interaction for motion training posture monitoring

With the development of artificial intelligence technology, the role of social robots in sports activities has gradually become prominent. Robots can help with intelligent control of sports venues, assist in motion guidance, and engage in emotional communication with users, helping athletes adjust their emotions. This article studies the motion training posture monitoring of entertainment robots based on the interaction between the Internet of Things and VR. A new high-intensity motion attitude monitoring system based on quantum dot photodetectors has been developed to improve monitoring accuracy and stability. Entertainment robots can simulate and analyze motion training postures, and provide relevant technical guidance. The quantum dot photodetectors were integrated into the sensor components, and the collected data was transmitted to the data acquisition and processing unit through signal transmission and processing modules. The collected data was processed and analyzed to achieve real-time monitoring and tracking of the target object’s attitude. Multiple experiments were conducted on the entire system, simulating various high-intensity exercise environments, and evaluating the performance parameters of the system. Through continuous optimization and improvement, the stability and accuracy of the system were ultimately ensured.

Research on the Path of University Sports Service for National Fitness from a Collaborative Perspective

College sports are the core part of physical education in China, and also an important foundation for both social sports and competitive sports. In national fitness, college sports play an extremely important role and position. Research has found that university sports resources serve national fitness with advantages such as sports venues, sports talents, information resources, and environmental atmosphere; There are disadvantages such as uneven resource allocation and insufficient awareness of social services. This proposes an effective development path to promote the service of university sports resources to national fitness, aiming to provide theoretical reference for better serving national fitness with university sports resources.

Post Utilization of the Venues of the 31st World University Summer Games

This study explores the post-game utilization of venues at the 31st Summer Universiade and assesses respondents’ satisfaction with venue services. The study found that although large-scale sports events such as the Summer Universiade are held in China, the issue of venue utilization after the games has become an urgent problem that needs to be solved. Although a lot of manpower and material resources have been invested in the construction of modern sports venues, they often only focus on the requirements during the event and ignore the operation and utilization of the venues after the game. In this context, through a survey and analysis of 278 respondents, this study found that venue infrastructure and recreational and leisure facilities scored higher, but other aspects such as venue facilities, accessibility, service personnel, catering services, etc. scored lower Low. Respondent satisfaction is positively correlated with gender, but not significantly correlated with other demographic characteristics such as age, education, occupation, etc. In social services, product appearance is positively evaluated, but functionality and reliability are not. Finally, the study found that only reliability and transportation accessibility were positively related to satisfaction, emphasizing the important impact of transportation on venue reliability. In summary, this study provides important reference value for solving the post-match utilization issues of large-scale sports event venues. It is recommended that while improving service levels and facility quality, strengthen the function and reliability of social services and pay attention to transportation accessibility, to improve the satisfaction of using the venue after the game.

Evaluating air pollution exposure among cyclists: Real-time levels of PM2.5 and NO2 and POI impact

Although cycling has numerous health benefits, the increased breathing volume and lack of protection from exposure to the environment while cycling poses health risks that cannot be disregarded. Previous studies evaluating the exposure of cyclists to air pollution have typically focused on assessing exposure to a single pollutant or exposure concentrations on specific urban routes, and have not performed a comprehensive assessment considering the distribution of cyclists. The present study used bicycle-sharing big data to conduct a more comprehensive and refined real-time population weighted exposure risk assessment of pileless bike sharing riders in Beijing. We quantified the spatial distribution of high exposure areas at different times and found that the exposure risk during the evening peak period was significantly higher than that during the morning peak and early morning periods, particularly in the city center and its environs. By establishing stepwise regression models, we identified the significant impact of various urban points of interest (POIs) on exposure risk, with sports venues, public toilets, educational institutions, scenic spots, and financial entities particularly influential at different time periods. Medical institutions and shopping venues have a significant negative impact on the exposure levels of PM2.5 and NO2 among cyclists in most cases. These findings emphasize the need for targeted pollution control strategies. The aim of this study is to mitigate the impact of air pollution on cyclists and create a healthier cycling environment. The research results can provide new ideas for urban health planning and support scientific decision-making for sustainable urban development.

Thinking of Green, Low Carbon, and Energy-Saving Designs Based on the Variable Ventilation of Natatoriums: Taking the Jiading Natatorium of Tongji University as an Example

With the increasing demand for sports activities, sports architecture is flourishing. Creating a comfortable and healthy fitness environment while reducing energy consumption has become a focus for architects. Taking the Jiading Natatorium at Tongji University in Shanghai as an example, this study researched green energy in the variable ventilation of sports venues. The Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2011 was used to conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation analyses on four scenarios of opening and closing the swimming pool’s roof, with ventilation velocity as the primary evaluation indicator to assess the ventilation environment of each scenario. The relationship between the opening ratio of the roof and the ventilation environment of sports buildings was explored. The results showed that when the opening ratio is 37.5%, it achieves good ventilation effectiveness and avoids excessive wind pressure. The study also summarized six common forms of opening and closing roof structures and compared the differences in wind environments of different roof forms. The results indicated that the shape and opening ratio of the roof has a decisive impact on the distribution of indoor wind speed in buildings. Six optimal opening ratios for different roof forms in summer and suitable site conditions were summarized, providing a reference for the design and selection of swimming pool roofs. Furthermore, the wind speed distribution of different roof types showed a trend of gradually becoming uniform with the increase in opening area. However, the position of the wind speed peak is related to the form and size of the roof opening. This research provides valuable references for the low carbon and energy-efficient design of future swimming pool sports buildings.

Strategic assessment model of smart stadiums based on genetic algorithms and literature visualization analysis: A case study from Chengdu, China

This paper leverages Citespace and VOSviewer software to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis on a corpus of 384 references related to smart sports venues, spanning from 1998 to 2022. The analysis encompasses various facets, including author network analysis, institutional network analysis, temporal mapping, keyword clustering, and co-citation network analysis. Moreover, this paper constructs a smart stadiums strategic assessment model (SSSAM) to compensate for confusion and aimlessness by genetic algorithms (GA). Our findings indicate an exponential growth in publications on smart sports venues year over year. Arizona State University emerges as the institution with the highest number of collaborative publications, Energy and Buildings becomes the publication with the most documents. While, Wang X stands out as the scholar with the most substantial contribution to the field. In scrutinizing the betweenness centrality indicators, a paradigm shift in research hotspots becomes evident-from intelligent software to the domains of the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent services, and artificial intelligence (AI). The SSSAM model based on artificial neural networks (ANN) and GA algorithms also reached similar conclusions through a case study of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), building Information Modeling (BIM), cloud computing and artificial intelligence Internet of Things (AIoT) are expected to develop in the future. Three key themes developed over time. Finally, a comprehensive knowledge system with common references and future hot spots is proposed.

Turf Tracker Application

Abstract: To solve the Sports venues booking problems, Turf Tracker Application is designed, combining the experience of the existing online booking systems, the main methods and the major ideal of building these systems in different cities. The basic functions of the system are designed according to the general requirement analysis, including user's registration and login, online sports venue booking, personal center and database construction. The development of the system used Java programming language, J2EE for backend development, Spring Boot (a Web platform development technology), MySQL database processing technology, ReactJS for frontend and Visual Studio Code. The system has accomplished such functions as online Turf booking, view user bookings, add grounds, add indoor court and view grounds/court. The tests of the system are run in good conditions. The use of the system has made up for the current luck of sports venues management, solved the problems of the online booking of sports venues, improved the efficiency of the venues and meet the needs of efficient use of the venues.

The Impact of Different Types of Advertisements on the Level of Physical Activity Among Postmenopausal Women

Background: Understanding the factors that influence physical activity in menopausal women is important for planning and implementing effective strategies to upgrade women’s health. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of different types of advertisements on the level of physical activity among postmenopausal women. Methods: The current research employed an analytical cross-sectional design and was conducted on 385 postmenopausal women. Data were collected through physical activity questionnaires to assess the impact of advertisements on social networks and media, as well as word-of-mouth advertisements. SPSS software was used to analyze the data, and PLS software was used to check the model’s fit. Results: The findings of this research showed that advertisements on social networks (T=11.38, B=0.8(, media advertisements (T=6.42, B=0.53), and word-of-mouth advertisements (T=8.92, B=0.60) had a positive and significant effect on postmenopausal women’s physical activity, with the first item (i.e., social media advertisements) exerting the most significant impact according to the value of the T statistic, which must be greater than 1.96 at the 95% confidence level, and the B statistic as the impact coefficient. The overall fit of the model was equal to 0.53, indicating the high overall fitness of the model, further evidenced by an Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) index of 0.06. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that the use of different advertising methods could have significant effects on menopausal women’s tendency toward sports programs and venues. Therefore, it is essential for health organizations to continue to use these advertisements, especially on social media, to promote the physical activity level and improve the health and wellbeing of menopausal women.

Steel structure design and analysis of a modern extreme sports center

A modern extreme sports center consists of a three-story main structure and ancillary structures. The overall architectural shape is simple and elegant. In order to ensure that the center has the high strength, earthquake resistance, corrosion resistance and other characteristics required for extreme sports venues, while taking into account comfort and aesthetics, the building structure adopts a steel frame structure system. This article uses the PKPM2021-V2.1.1.1 version software to conduct an overall calculation and analysis of this steel structure project, and checks the floor displacement calculated by the elastic method under the action of wind load or frequent earthquake standard values. The results show that the vertical structure of this structure is The deformation of the axial members meets the requirements of the code; the displacement ratio and inter-story displacement ratio of the structure under the action of specified horizontal seismic forces considering the influence of accidental eccentricity are checked, and the results show that the structure does not belong to torsional irregularity; the overturning resistance of the structure is checked and The shear-to-weight ratio was calculated and the results showed that the stability of the structure met the specification requirements. It can be seen from the above calculation and analysis that this structure can meet the specification requirements under various working conditions, and the structural design is safe and reliable.

Implementation of Sports Classification and Person Recognition System

The Implementation of Sports Classification and Persons Recognition System addresses the growing demand for automated and intelligent solutions in the sports industry. This project focuses on the development and deployment of a robust system that combines sports classification and person recognition to enhance the overall experience for both athletes and spectators. Automatically categorize and classify different sports activities. The system utilizes real time video feeds or recorded footage to identify and distinguish various sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, and more. This involves implementing facial recognition, body posture analysis, and other features to accurately throughout the sporting activities, athlete performance analysis, enables better coaching strategies, and enhances security measures in sports venues. Keywords: Sports Classification, Person Recognition

Optimization of Seating Arrangement in Sports Competition Venues Based on Recurrent Graph Neural Network

Seating in sports venues is a type of seating where rows are much more frequent than in other types of auditorium seating. Traditional seating looks to maximize capacity over fan experience. The stadium experience can be enhanced by recommending appropriate seating by viewer’s preferences and past behavior. Group customers would want to sit together when they go to a sports arena, but sometimes there are not enough seats available together. This study's methodology for improving viewing experience by optimizing seating arrangement using game type, historical ticket sales and opponent team is offered in this study as a way to get around this drawback. The data are collected from Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena seating dataset. Afterward, the data are fed to pre-processing. In pre-processing segment, the noise is removed and data is enhanced using Adaptive Robust Cubature Kalman Filter (ARCKF). The outcome from the pre-processing data is transferred to the Recurrent Graph Neural Network (RecGNN).The reserved seating, bowl seating and stadium seating are successfully classified by using RecGNN. RecGNN's weight parameter is optimized by the Lotus Effect Optimization Algorithm (LEA). On the Python working platform, the proposed RecGNN-LEA is implemented. The proposed strategy is analyzed using performance measures including recall, f1-score, accuracy, precision, and computation time. RecGNN's weight parameter is optimized by the Lotus Effect Optimization Algorithm (LEA). On the Python working platform, the proposed RecGNN-LEA is implemented. The proposed method is analyzed using performance measures including recall, f1-score, accuracy, precision, and computation time. The gained results of the proposed RecGNN-LEA method attains higher accuracy of 16.61%, 18.89%, and 17.92%, higher sensitivity of 16.37%, 12.23%, and 18.56% and higher precision of 14.81%, 16.79%, and 18.23%. The proposed SASCV-RecGNN-LEA method is compared with the existing methods such as SASCV-CNN, SASCV-LaRSA, and SASCV-TDNN models respectively.