About this course
IMU and GPS systems are two of the most common methods of athlete tracking. We explore the similarities and differences between them and break down when each is most appropriate to use.
What You'll Learn
In this lesson you will learn:
- What the major differences between IMU and GPS units are
- How they each collect data
- When to use IMU vs GPS
Resources and Further Reading
How are IMUs Different From GPS Systems? – An in-depth article
Why GPS systems may be miscalculating your athlete’s mechanical load – Part 2
Why GPS systems may be miscalculating your athlete’s mechanical load – Part 1
Understanding external biomechanical load during ACLR rehabilitation – A case study utilizing both GPS and IMU metrics
