Research from the Sports Research Institute Present at the 30th ACPE Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport Conference

How are new technologies transforming sport psychology? IRE-UAB researchers contributed to the debate with presentations and research findings.

Organized by the Catalan Association of Sport Psychology (ACPE), the 30th Psychology of Physical Activity and Sport Conference brought together professionals, researchers, and students to reflect on new technologies applied to physical activity and sport psychology. The event featured a comprehensive program comprising keynote lectures, practical workshops, thematic panels, and professional accreditations.

Within the discussion sessions, Marta Borrueco participated in the commemorative roundtable celebrating three decades of ACPE history, reflecting on the origins, historical evolution, and future prospects of the association alongside founders and past presidents. For his part, Yago Ramis contributed to the panel focused on professional accreditations in sport psychology, analyzing the training framework and competency differences between Catalonia and the European context.

Furthermore, members of the UAB research team for the Good Game project (101134060—GG—ERASMUS)—Ivan Bonilla Gorrindo, Adrián Diaz Moreno, Judith Amoros Robles, Raquel Muñoz Martínez, and Andrés Chamarro Lusar—together with Jolan Kegelaers (VUB), presented the scientific poster titled "Indicadores de Salut Mental en Jugadores Hispanohablantes en eSports".

Technological application in performance and health centered the specialized thematic panel, featuring contributions from various experts in the field. Within this space, Tony Estrella addressed the development of digital twins, sports health, and recovery monitoring; Iván Bonilla presented the use of artificial intelligence and practical tools for daily professional work; and Joel Guillén analyzed psychological variables, training periodization, and workload monitoring. Their presentations shared the stage with other specialists to provide a comprehensive overview of rest, data measurement, and access to psychological training.