A qualitative examination of football players’ acceptability and perceptions on the use of virtual reality in football training

The present study provides insight into experienced football players' acceptability and perceptions of VR for training and suggest that VR training has potential to be accepted by football players, particularly when it is promoted to them as a flexible approach that can enhance their on-field performance.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-10-09
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0334167
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1
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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A qualitative examination of football players’ acceptability and perceptions on the use of virtual reality in football training

Matthew J. Stainer, David L. Neumann, A. Shields
1 citations
PLoS ONE
Sport Psychology and Performance
3.44
article

A qualitative examination of football players’ acceptability and perceptions on the use of virtual reality in football training

Matthew J. Stainer, David L. Neumann, A. Shields
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Abstract

The present study provides insight into experienced football players' acceptability and perceptions of VR for training and suggest that VR training has potential to be accepted by football players, particularly when it is promoted to them as a flexible approach that can enhance their on-field performance.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(10)
Griffith University (AU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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