Cicer – Swim Assistant
Interactive interface to increase training efficiency in swimmers, through an information tool with data visualization.
By Laura Wernicke, Lukas Kenntner & Lisa Jäger
We are all part of digitization and are being caught up by it in more and more areas of life. So digitalization is also making its way into swimming. The term "digitalization" is often associated with a negative connotation. But these new possibilities should not be condemned entirely, in fact it is rather a question, how we deal with them.
In sports, the possibilities gained through technical development are utilized to increase the output of athletic activities to get higher, faster and further. But yet it is often forgotten that especially in sports the human being is an essential part of the whole system and thus always add a certain unknown factor into the digital equation.
So getting the most out of a competitive athlete requires more than a digital companion in swim training. Moreover, not everything needs to be digitized just because it is possible. Still, there are many ways to simplify the swim training for
athletes and coaches to make their daily routine easier.
We have set up the following formula to show how and with which additional values and data we can optimize the training plan.
We have set up the following formula to show how and with which additional values and data we can optimize the training plan.
On the side of the athlete is the performance he delivers. On the other side are the factors coach experience, swimmer data and coach data, which add up to the scope of the swimmer's performance. A big part of the equation is the experience of the coach, since it is hardly possible to turn an inexperienced coach
into an experienced one with the help of a design solution, therefore our focus is on collecting the swimmer data and the coach data and presenting it to the coach in a explicit and comprehensible way, so that it will benefit him or her to a maximum.
Web application - Trainer
The trainer thus has the possibility to analyze and manage the recorded swimmer data in the web application and to profit from this for his training. Another important
element is the training plan creation. Here he can plan the season in micro and macro cycles, set appointments, create training plans and arrange competitions.
Mobile application - Trainer
The mobile application for trainers includes the training plan, a heart rate measurement tool, as well as the option to review past training sessions.
On the mobile application the trainer is able to see if a test is pending. If this is the case, he has the possibility to connect to the device and gets an overview of the times and pulse values of his swimmers during the test. In this way, he quickly and without much effort can determine whether the athletes are swimming in the required effort zone.
On the mobile application the trainer is able to see if a test is pending. If this is the case, he has the possibility to connect to the device and gets an overview of the times and pulse values of his swimmers during the test. In this way, he quickly and without much effort can determine whether the athletes are swimming in the required effort zone.
Mobile application - Swimmer
We have developed a tool named "Cicer", which supports coaches and swimmers likewise in training, as well as in achieving the set goals. The tool includes a mobile and a web application for the coach. The swimmer is supplied with a mobile application. A device for heart rate measurement is provided for the training group.
Pulse recording device
As already briefly described in the description concerning the mobile application for the trainer, we also developed an additional device, that allows the trainer to record the pulse values and the swim times.
The swimmer places his hand on the device and is identified by a vein scan. At the same time, the current pulse value is measured on the finger. As soon as a hand is put on, the time is measured.
