Athletic Intelligence in Sports M...

Athletic Intelligence in Sports Medicine and Exercise Science

SASMA by South African Sports Medicine Association
S4 · E14
Oct 2, 2026
37:25

Episode notes

In this special collaboration between the South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) and the Enhanced Pod, Nick Pereira sits down with Professor Habib Noorbhai to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of sport science, medicine, technology and artificial intelligence.

From athletic intelligence, data-driven decision-making and cricket batting biomechanics to markerless motion capture, precision-based sports science and spatial computing, the conversation explores how emerging technologies could shape the future of performance and rehabilitation. Habib also shares his perspective on democratizing access to technology in South Africa, the importance of interdisciplinary practice, and how clinicians can prepare themselves for a rapidly changing landscape.

A forward-looking conversation for anyone working in sports medicine, performance, rehabilitation, research or athlete development.

Keywords

sports medicine
sport
exercise medicine
sports science
Nick Pereira
artificial intelligence
athlete
Habib Noorbhai
technology