Exploring function and aesthetics in sonifications for elite sports (original) (raw)
2009, R. Dale, BD, and SCJ, …
The potential for real-time sonifications to enhance attention for specific movement sections in athletics has led to a growing interest from the elite sports community. Early examples of sonifications for swimming and (ergometer) rowing have demonstrated the functionality of this idea. These pioneering sport sonifications use simple sine-tones to achieve real-time responsiveness. However further improvements in technology will enable more complex sounds to be synthesised, opening up the design possibilities. During the COST-SID workshop on sonification, different design possibilities were explored using the rowing movement and data as a case study. The results identify the potential to include the motivational and physiological aspects of music and the richness of natural sounds. In further related work the initial sine-wave sonification was trialed in action with rowers on the water with improvements in speed demonstrating the effectiveness. Responses to a questionnaire about the sound indicate that functionality is a primary dimension in the aesthetics of a sonification in elite sports. The results from the workshop combined with the questionnaire identify many issues and raise many questions about function and aesthetics in sonifications designed specifically for elite sports applications.
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