GPS

GPSLoad & Monitoring

Satellite tracking units that measure how far and fast athletes move.

In sport, GPS refers to wearable satellite-tracking units that record how far, how fast and how intensely an athlete moves during training and matches. They provide external-load metrics such as total distance, high-speed running and accelerations. Unit sampling rate and satellite quality affect accuracy, especially for short, sharp movements.

Related terms
High-Speed RunningAcute:Chronic Workload Ratio
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