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Applying systems ergonomics methods in sport: A systematic review.
Adam Hulme1, Jason Thompson2, Katherine L Plant3
1Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, Faculty of Arts, Business and Law, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4558, Australia.
Applied Ergonomics
|April 21, 2018
Summary
This systematic review highlights how systems ergonomics methods can optimize sports performance and injury management in complex, competitive sports. The flexible approach applies to amateur and elite athletes, offering insights into injury prevention and performance factors.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Ergonomics
- Human Factors Engineering
Background:
- Increasing complexity and technology in sports necessitate a holistic approach to athlete performance, health, and safety.
- Systems ergonomics offers a framework to analyze athletes within their broader operational contexts.
- A critical evaluation of existing research applying systems ergonomics in sports is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and critically evaluate studies that utilized a systems ergonomics research approach.
- To identify applications of systems ergonomics in optimizing sports performance and managing sports injuries.
- To assess the value and flexibility of these methods across different sports contexts.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of five databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus) from January 1990 to August 2017.
- Inclusion criteria: original peer-reviewed articles/conference papers employing recognized systems ergonomics methods.
- Focus on studies related to sports performance optimization (e.g., technique, tactics, equipment) and/or injury management (e.g., prevention, treatment).
Main Results:
- Seven articles met the inclusion criteria.
- Two studies focused on sports performance optimization, and five on sports injury management.
- Methods employed included Event Analysis of Systemic Teamwork, Cognitive Work Analysis, Rasmussen's Risk Management Framework, and Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Processes.
- Applications spanned individual sports (distance running) and team sports (cycling, football, Australian Football League, rugby union).
Conclusions:
- Systems ergonomics applications demonstrated high flexibility, applicable to both amateur and elite sports.
- Studies provided valuable insights into injury causation, controls, influencing factors, and prevention responsibilities.
- The research identified key factors and interactions underpinning sports performance.
- Implications for future research directions in sports ergonomics were discussed.
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