Sports engineering is an interdisciplinary field of study that involves the application of engineering principles to sports activities. Some other related terms that can be used interchangeably with sports engineering are sports science, biomechanics, athletic training, sports technology, and kinesiology. These terms are used to describe the study of how the human body moves and interacts with sports equipment, and how that knowledge can be applied to design better sports equipment, improve athlete performance and reduce the risk of injuries. The field of sports engineering is becoming increasingly important, as major sports organizations seek to improve the safety and performance of their athletes through the use of advanced technology and analytics.