Screen sports

Example of screen sports, showing golf

Screen sports is an experience product that combines information technology (IT) and sports.[1]

Screen sports is expanding its application range by combining IT with the simulation industry.[1] Virtual reality (VR) technology has developed dramatically and 'screen sports' has gained popularity, and people's hobbies are also changing. The advantage is that you can enjoy sports without restriction of space, equipment, seasons and weather.[2]

Screen sports gained significant popularity in South Korea.[3] Screen golf is the most popular type of screen sport, available in numerous venues,[4] but other activities are available as well, from skiing, fishing, climbing, tennis to horseback riding.[5]

Screen sport experience can include virtual reality elements.[6]

  1. ^ a b 김, 철민. "골프부터 승마까지…스크린 스포츠의 무한진화" [From golf to horse riding ... The Infinite Evolution of Screen Sports]. KBS 뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  2. ^ 박, 진호 (2018-04-11). "중소기업신문" [" Enjoy Your Baseball Even though the weather is bad " Screen Baseball is Popular]. www.smedaily.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  3. ^ "Korea's new concept screen sports theme park 'Legend Heroes'". HaB Korea Tour & Travel. 2018-04-12. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  4. ^ "I tried one of the indoor 'screen golf' ranges that South Koreans are obsessed with, and it was a blast". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  5. ^ "[Weekender] Outdoor sports head indoors with technology". 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
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