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“Intelligent systems have the potential to contribute to the reduction of physical inactivity. However, this requires a distinctive approach and envisioning of societal and personal needs.”
Research profile
Steven Vos is professor (Chair Design and Analysis of Intelligent Systems for Vitality and Leisure Time Sports) at the Department of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology. He is also head of research at the School of Sports Studies, Fontys University of Applied Sciences. Vos is interested in designing tailored services and products to improve sports, physical activity and vitality, taking into account individual, social and environmental factors.
Vos has contributed to establish sports & vitality as one of the strategic research and design topics of the department, both in terms of internal profiling (through projects and the Roadmap Human Technology for Vital People) and external profiling (through co-authoring the Dutch national research agenda on sports & exercise, supporting the Vitality Academy, and setting up living labs).
Academic background
Steven Vos holds a master’s degree in Social Psychology from KU Leuven, Belgium, and also completed his PhD research in Kinesiology and Sport Policy there over a decade later. He worked at KU Leuven in a variety of positions and spent several years as a research manager at the Accessibility Expertise Center in Belgium before joining Fontys University of Applied Sciences. Currently, he is still a research fellow at KU Leuven, while also holding a professorship at Fontys and a Full Professorship at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).
Affiliated with
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Data Science Center Eindhoven - Quantified Self research program
- Vitality Academy (Utrecht University – TU/e)
Partners in (semi-)industry
- 2M Engineering
- Golazo SX
- Imec NL
External positions
Lector Move to Be, Fontys University of Applied Sciences - School of Sport Studies
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Projects
- 2 Finished
ProVita KIC Health 17288
Brombacher, A. C., Lu, Y., Valk, C. A. L., Damen, A. A. J. M. (., Vos, S. B., Schoumacher, J., Brankaert, R. G. A. & Brankaert, R. G. A.
1/01/17 → 31/12/17
Project: Research direct
Nano4Sports
Vos, S. B., Funk, M., van der Spek, E. D., Menheere, D. S., Brombacher, A. C., Schoumacher, J. & Vos, S. B.
1/01/17 → 31/12/19
Project: Research direct
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Research Output
A scoping review of digital tools to reduce sedentary behavior or increase physical activity in knowledge workers
Damen, A. A. J. M. I., Brombacher, J. G., Lallemand, C., Brankaert, R. G. A., Brombacher, A. C., van Wesemael, P. J. V. & Vos, S. B., 2 Jan 2020, In : International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 2, 18 p., 499.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
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Real- time feedback by wearables in running: Current approaches, challenges and suggestions for improvements
Van Hooren, B., Goudsmit, J. F. A., Restrepo Villamizar, J. & Vos, S. B., 17 Jan 2020, In : Journal of Sports Sciences. 38, 2, p. 214-230 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
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COMMONS: a board game for enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration when developing health and activity-related wearable devices
Arts, D., Kromkamp, L. & Vos, S., 2019, Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2019 - 17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Proceedings. Lamas, D., Loizides, F., Nacke, L., Petrie, H., Winckler, M. & Zaphiris, P. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 461-470 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 11749 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
Who uses running apps and sports watches? : determinants and consumer profiles of event runners' usage of running-related smartphone applications and sports watches.
Janssen, M. A., Scheerder, J., Thibaut, E., Brombacher, A. C. & Vos, S. B., 21 Jul 2017, In : PLoS ONE. 12, 7, p. 1-17 17 p., e0181167.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
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Similar but different: profiling secondary school students based on their perceived motivational climate and psychological need: based experiences in physical education
Weeldenburg, G., Borghouts, L., Slingerland, M. & Vos, S. B., 10 Feb 2020, In : PLoS ONE. 15, 2, 17 p., e0228859.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Invited talk
In beweging blijkven ondanks/dankzij technologie
Steven Vos (Invited speaker), Dennis Arts (Speaker)7 Oct 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Professional
Courses
Press / Media
(not) Desired: an app that saves your life, but also shares your data with commerce
25/10/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
The Polar A370 Does Everything I Want it to Do—and More
29/09/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
TU/e assigns sports professor, with focus on the inexperienced sportsman
24/09/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
Clipr: motivate children to jump at Jump XL
Author: Kamp, S. L., Jun 2018Supervisor: Vos, S. (Supervisor 1) & Peters, P. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Bachelor
Design implementation of behavioural change techniques to improve perceived euhydration
Author: van den Broek, S., Jun 2018Supervisor: Vos, S. (Supervisor 1) & Khan, J. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master
Okioko: designing a data-driven application for overload injury prevention of social community runners
Author: van Laarhoven, J., 14 Jan 2016Supervisor: Brombacher, A. (Supervisor 1), Delbressine, F. (Supervisor 2) & Vos, S. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
Sona : design for visual impaired child development through participation in physical activity
Author: Gerardts, M., Jun 2018Supervisor: Vos, S. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master
SquatMat: improve technique to reduce risk of injuries
Author: Verbeek, T., Jun 2018Supervisor: Vos, S. (Supervisor 1) & Liang, J. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Bachelor