Sports Science & Biomechanics Research Environment - Getting Started

Time to Complete: 20 minutes Cost: $10-16 for tutorial Skill Level: Beginner (no cloud experience needed)

What You’ll Build

By the end of this guide, you’ll have a working sports science research environment that can:

Analyze motion capture data and biomechanical movements
Process force plate data and kinematic measurements
Model athlete performance and injury prevention
Handle large datasets from sports labs and wearable sensors

Meet Dr. Jennifer Rodriguez

Dr. Jennifer Rodriguez is a sports biomechanist at Olympic Training Center. She analyzes athlete performance but waits days for university computing resources. Each biomechanical analysis requires processing hours of high-speed motion capture data.

Before: 3-day waits + 8-hour processing = 11 days per athlete analysis After: 15-minute setup + 2-hour processing = same day results Time Saved: 96% faster biomechanical analysis cycle Cost Savings: $400/month vs $1,800 university allocation

Before You Start

What You Need

AWS account (free to create)
Credit card for AWS billing (charged only for what you use)
Computer with internet connection
20 minutes of uninterrupted time

Cost Expectations

Tutorial cost: $10-16 (we’ll clean up resources when done)
Daily research cost: $15-40 per day when actively analyzing
Monthly estimate: $200-500 per month for typical usage
Free tier: Some compute included free for first 12 months

Skills Needed

Basic computer use (creating folders, installing software)
Copy and paste commands
No sports science or programming experience required

Step 1: Install AWS Research Wizard

Choose your operating system:

macOS/Linux

curl -fsSL https://install.aws-research-wizard.com | sh

Windows

Download from: https://github.com/aws-research-wizard/releases/latest

What this does: Installs the research wizard command-line tool on your computer.

Expected result: You should see “Installation successful” message.

⚠️ If you see “command not found”: Close and reopen your terminal, then try again.

Step 2: Set Up AWS Account

If you don’t have an AWS account:

Go to aws.amazon.com
Click “Create an AWS Account”
Follow the signup process
Important: Choose the free tier options

What this does: Creates your personal cloud computing account.

Expected result: You receive email confirmation from AWS.

💰 Cost note: Account creation is free. You only pay for resources you use.

Step 3: Configure Your Credentials

aws-research-wizard config setup

The wizard will ask for:

AWS Access Key: Found in AWS Console → Security Credentials
Secret Key: Created with your access key
Region: Choose us-west-2 (recommended for sports science with good GPU performance)

What this does: Connects the research wizard to your AWS account.

Expected result: “✅ AWS credentials configured successfully”

⚠️ If you see “Access Denied”: Double-check your access key and secret key are correct.

Step 4: Validate Your Setup

aws-research-wizard deploy validate --domain sports_science_biomechanics --region us-west-2

What this does: Checks that everything is working before we spend money.

Expected result:

✅ AWS credentials valid
✅ Domain configuration valid: sports_science_biomechanics
✅ Region valid: us-west-2 (6 availability zones)
🎉 All validations passed!

Step 5: Deploy Your Sports Science Environment

aws-research-wizard deploy start --domain sports_science_biomechanics --region us-west-2 --instance c6i.xlarge

What this does: Creates your sports science environment optimized for motion analysis and biomechanical calculations.

This will take: 5-7 minutes

Expected result:

🎉 Deployment completed successfully!

Deployment Details:
  Instance ID: i-1234567890abcdef0
  Public IP: 12.34.56.78
  SSH Command: ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa ubuntu@12.34.56.78
  CPU: 4 cores for biomechanical modeling
  Memory: 8GB RAM for motion capture processing

💰 Billing starts now: Your environment costs about $0.34 per hour while running.

Step 6: Connect to Your Environment

Use the SSH command from the previous step:

ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa ubuntu@12.34.56.78

What this does: Connects you to your sports science computer in the cloud.

Expected result: You see a command prompt like ubuntu@ip-10-0-1-123:~$

⚠️ If connection fails: Your computer might block SSH. Try adding -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no to the command.

Step 7: Explore Your Sports Science Tools

Your environment comes pre-installed with:

Core Biomechanics Tools

Python Scientific Stack: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas - Type python -c "import numpy; print(numpy.__version__)" to check
OpenSim: Musculoskeletal modeling - Type python -c "import opensim; print(opensim.GetVersion())" to check
BTK: Biomechanical toolkit - Type python -c "import btk; print(btk.Version.GetVersion())" to check
PyMOL: 3D molecular visualization - Type python -c "import pymol; print('PyMOL available')" to check
Matplotlib: Scientific plotting - Type python -c "import matplotlib; print(matplotlib.__version__)" to check

Try Your First Command

python -c "import numpy; print('NumPy version:', numpy.__version__)"

What this does: Shows NumPy version and confirms scientific computing tools are installed.

Expected result: You see NumPy version info confirming sports science libraries are ready.

Step 8: Analyze Real Sports Science Data from AWS Open Data

📊 Data Download Summary:

PMData Sports Logging Dataset: ~2.0 GB (Comprehensive sports performance and physiological monitoring)
Running Biomechanics Dataset: ~1.8 GB (3D motion capture data from treadmill running studies)
Soccer Performance Dataset: ~2.4 GB (GPS tracking and physiological data from elite soccer players)
Total download: ~6.2 GB
Estimated time: 8-12 minutes on typical broadband

echo "Downloading sports performance monitoring data (~2.0GB)..."
aws s3 cp s3://pmdata-sports/comprehensive-logging/ ./sports_performance_data/ --recursive --no-sign-request

echo "Downloading running biomechanics data (~1.8GB)..."
aws s3 cp s3://biomechanics-open-data/running-treadmill/ ./running_biomech_data/ --recursive --no-sign-request

echo "Downloading soccer performance data (~2.4GB)..."
aws s3 cp s3://soccer-performance-data/elite-athletes/ ./soccer_data/ --recursive --no-sign-request

What this data contains:

PMData Sports Dataset: Multi-modal sports logging including heart rate variability, sleep patterns, training loads, subjective wellness scores, and performance metrics from athletes across multiple sports
Running Biomechanics: 3D kinematic and kinetic data from instrumented treadmill studies including joint angles, ground reaction forces, EMG muscle activation, and temporal-spatial parameters
Soccer Performance: GPS tracking data with high-frequency position coordinates, acceleration profiles, physiological monitoring, and match performance analytics from professional soccer players
Format: CSV time-series data, JSON metadata files, and HDF5 high-frequency sensor data

python3 /opt/sports-wizard/examples/analyze_real_sports_data.py ./sports_performance_data/ ./running_biomech_data/ ./soccer_data/

Expected result: You’ll see output like:

⚽ Real-World Sports Science Analysis Results:
   - Athlete monitoring: 12,847 training sessions across 156 athletes analyzed
   - Biomechanical analysis: 4,231 running stride cycles with 3D kinematic data
   - Performance tracking: 2.1M GPS data points from 847 soccer matches
   - Injury risk modeling: 89% accuracy in predicting overuse injury risk
   - Cross-sport performance insights generated

cat > motion_analysis.py « ‘EOF’ import numpy as np import pandas as pd import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

print(“Starting biomechanical motion analysis…”)

def generate_gait_data(): “"”Generate synthetic gait analysis data””” print(“\n=== Gait Analysis Simulation ===”)

# Simulate 10 gait cycles at 120 Hz (1000 frames)
time = np.linspace(0, 8.33, 1000)  # 8.33 seconds = 10 cycles at 1.2 Hz
gait_frequency = 1.2  # Hz (72 steps/minute)

# Hip, knee, ankle angles during gait cycle
# Based on typical human gait patterns

# Hip flexion/extension (positive = flexion)
hip_angle = 25 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time) + \
            5 * np.sin(4 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time) + \
            np.random.normal(0, 2, len(time))

# Knee flexion/extension (positive = flexion)
knee_angle = 30 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time + np.pi/3) + \
             15 * np.sin(4 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time) + \
             np.random.normal(0, 1.5, len(time))
knee_angle = np.abs(knee_angle)  # Knee mainly flexes

# Ankle dorsi/plantar flexion (positive = dorsiflexion)
ankle_angle = 15 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time + np.pi/2) + \
              5 * np.sin(6 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time) + \
              np.random.normal(0, 1, len(time))

# Ground reaction forces (vertical component)
# Typical double-peak pattern during stance phase
stance_pattern = np.where(np.sin(2 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time) > 0,
                          1.2 * np.sin(2 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time)**2, 0)

ground_force = 800 * stance_pattern + \
               200 * np.sin(4 * np.pi * gait_frequency * time)**2 * stance_pattern + \
               np.random.normal(0, 20, len(time))
ground_force = np.maximum(ground_force, 0)  # No negative forces

# Create DataFrame
gait_data = pd.DataFrame({
    'time': time,
    'hip_angle': hip_angle,
    'knee_angle': knee_angle,
    'ankle_angle': ankle_angle,
    'ground_force': ground_force
})

print(f"Generated gait data: {len(gait_data)} frames")
print(f"Sampling rate: 120 Hz")
print(f"Duration: {time[-1]:.1f} seconds")
print(f"Gait cycles: ~{time[-1] * gait_frequency:.0f}")

return gait_data

def analyze_gait_kinematics(gait_data): “"”Analyze kinematic parameters of gait””” print(“\n=== Kinematic Analysis ===”)

# Calculate joint range of motion
hip_rom = gait_data['hip_angle'].max() - gait_data['hip_angle'].min()
knee_rom = gait_data['knee_angle'].max() - gait_data['knee_angle'].min()
ankle_rom = gait_data['ankle_angle'].max() - gait_data['ankle_angle'].min()

print(f"Joint Range of Motion:")
print(f"  Hip: {hip_rom:.1f} degrees")
print(f"  Knee: {knee_rom:.1f} degrees")
print(f"  Ankle: {ankle_rom:.1f} degrees")

# Calculate angular velocities
dt = gait_data['time'].iloc[1] - gait_data['time'].iloc[0]

hip_velocity = np.gradient(gait_data['hip_angle'], dt)
knee_velocity = np.gradient(gait_data['knee_angle'], dt)
ankle_velocity = np.gradient(gait_data['ankle_angle'], dt)

print(f"\nPeak Angular Velocities:")
print(f"  Hip: {np.max(np.abs(hip_velocity)):.1f} deg/s")
print(f"  Knee: {np.max(np.abs(knee_velocity)):.1f} deg/s")
print(f"  Ankle: {np.max(np.abs(ankle_velocity)):.1f} deg/s")

# Gait cycle analysis
# Find heel strikes (peaks in ground reaction force)
force_threshold = 0.3 * gait_data['ground_force'].max()
heel_strikes = []

for i in range(1, len(gait_data) - 1):
    if (gait_data['ground_force'].iloc[i] > force_threshold and
        gait_data['ground_force'].iloc[i] > gait_data['ground_force'].iloc[i-1] and
        gait_data['ground_force'].iloc[i] > gait_data['ground_force'].iloc[i+1]):
        # Check if it's been enough time since last heel strike
        if not heel_strikes or gait_data['time'].iloc[i] - heel_strikes[-1] > 0.6:
            heel_strikes.append(gait_data['time'].iloc[i])

if len(heel_strikes) > 1:
    stride_times = np.diff(heel_strikes)
    mean_stride_time = np.mean(stride_times)
    stride_frequency = 1 / mean_stride_time

    print(f"\nGait Cycle Analysis:")
    print(f"  Heel strikes detected: {len(heel_strikes)}")
    print(f"  Mean stride time: {mean_stride_time:.2f} seconds")
    print(f"  Stride frequency: {stride_frequency:.2f} Hz")
    print(f"  Steps per minute: {stride_frequency * 60:.0f}")

return hip_velocity, knee_velocity, ankle_velocity

def analyze_ground_reaction_forces(gait_data): “"”Analyze ground reaction force patterns””” print(“\n=== Ground Reaction Force Analysis ===”)

forces = gait_data['ground_force']

# Force statistics
max_force = forces.max()
mean_force = forces.mean()

print(f"Force Statistics:")
print(f"  Maximum force: {max_force:.0f} N")
print(f"  Mean force: {mean_force:.0f} N")
print(f"  Body weight ratio: {max_force/800:.1f} BW")  # Assuming 800N = 1 BW

# Loading rate analysis
dt = gait_data['time'].iloc[1] - gait_data['time'].iloc[0]
force_rate = np.gradient(forces, dt)

max_loading_rate = np.max(force_rate)
print(f"  Maximum loading rate: {max_loading_rate:.0f} N/s")

# Stance phase analysis
stance_threshold = 50  # Newtons
stance_mask = forces > stance_threshold

if stance_mask.any():
    stance_time = stance_mask.sum() * dt
    total_time = gait_data['time'].iloc[-1] - gait_data['time'].iloc[0]
    stance_percentage = (stance_time / total_time) * 100

    print(f"  Total stance time: {stance_time:.1f} seconds")
    print(f"  Stance percentage: {stance_percentage:.1f}%")

# Impact analysis
impact_peaks = []
for i in range(1, len(forces) - 1):
    if (forces.iloc[i] > forces.iloc[i-1] and
        forces.iloc[i] > forces.iloc[i+1] and
        forces.iloc[i] > 0.8 * max_force):
        impact_peaks.append(forces.iloc[i])

if impact_peaks:
    print(f"  Impact peaks detected: {len(impact_peaks)}")
    print(f"  Mean impact force: {np.mean(impact_peaks):.0f} N")

return forces

def calculate_biomechanical_parameters(): “"”Calculate advanced biomechanical parameters””” print(“\n=== Advanced Biomechanical Analysis ===”)

# Simulate anthropometric data
body_mass = 70  # kg
height = 1.75   # meters
leg_length = 0.9  # meters

print(f"Anthropometric Data:")
print(f"  Body mass: {body_mass} kg")
print(f"  Height: {height} m")
print(f"  Leg length: {leg_length} m")

# Calculate stride length from gait data
stride_frequency = 1.2  # Hz (from previous analysis)
walking_speed = 1.4     # m/s (typical walking speed)
stride_length = walking_speed / stride_frequency

print(f"\nSpatial Parameters:")
print(f"  Walking speed: {walking_speed} m/s")
print(f"  Stride length: {stride_length:.2f} m")
print(f"  Stride length/height ratio: {stride_length/height:.2f}")

# Energy calculations
# Potential energy changes (approximate)
vertical_displacement = 0.03  # meters (typical COM displacement)
potential_energy = body_mass * 9.81 * vertical_displacement

# Kinetic energy (approximate)
kinetic_energy = 0.5 * body_mass * walking_speed**2

print(f"\nEnergy Analysis:")
print(f"  Potential energy change: {potential_energy:.1f} J")
print(f"  Kinetic energy: {kinetic_energy:.1f} J")
print(f"  Total mechanical energy: {potential_energy + kinetic_energy:.1f} J")

# Metabolic cost estimation (approximate)
metabolic_cost = 3.5 * body_mass * walking_speed / 1000  # ml O2/kg/min to watts

print(f"  Estimated metabolic cost: {metabolic_cost:.1f} W")
print(f"  Cost of transport: {metabolic_cost/(body_mass * walking_speed):.3f} J/kg/m")

# Symmetry analysis (simulate left/right differences)
np.random.seed(42)
left_stride_time = 0.83 + np.random.normal(0, 0.02)
right_stride_time = 0.85 + np.random.normal(0, 0.02)

symmetry_index = abs(left_stride_time - right_stride_time) / np.mean([left_stride_time, right_stride_time]) * 100

print(f"\nSymmetry Analysis:")
print(f"  Left stride time: {left_stride_time:.3f} s")
print(f"  Right stride time: {right_stride_time:.3f} s")
print(f"  Symmetry index: {symmetry_index:.1f}%")

if symmetry_index < 5:
    print("  Gait symmetry: Good")
elif symmetry_index < 10:
    print("  Gait symmetry: Moderate asymmetry")
else:
    print("  Gait symmetry: Significant asymmetry")

return {
    'stride_length': stride_length,
    'metabolic_cost': metabolic_cost,
    'symmetry_index': symmetry_index
}

Run biomechanical analysis

gait_data = generate_gait_data() hip_vel, knee_vel, ankle_vel = analyze_gait_kinematics(gait_data) ground_forces = analyze_ground_reaction_forces(gait_data) biomech_params = calculate_biomechanical_parameters()

print(“\n✅ Biomechanical analysis completed!”) print(“Sports science environment is ready for athlete assessment”) EOF

python3 motion_analysis.py

**What this does**: Analyzes gait kinematics, ground reaction forces, and biomechanical parameters.

**This will take**: 2-3 minutes

### Performance Analysis
```bash
# Create performance analysis script
cat > performance_analysis.py << 'EOF'
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd

print("Starting sports performance analysis...")

def analyze_sprint_performance():
    """Analyze sprint biomechanics and performance"""
    print("\n=== Sprint Performance Analysis ===")

    # Simulate 100m sprint data
    np.random.seed(42)

    # Time splits for 100m sprint
    split_distances = [10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100]

    # Elite sprinter profile (sub-10 second 100m)
    split_times = [
        1.85,  # 0-10m
        2.95,  # 0-20m
        3.95,  # 0-30m
        4.85,  # 0-40m
        5.65,  # 0-50m
        6.45,  # 0-60m
        7.25,  # 0-70m
        8.05,  # 0-80m
        8.85,  # 0-90m
        9.65   # 0-100m (final time)
    ]

    # Add small random variations
    split_times = [t + np.random.normal(0, 0.02) for t in split_times]

    # Calculate split velocities
    split_velocities = []
    prev_time = 0
    prev_distance = 0

    for i, (distance, time) in enumerate(zip(split_distances, split_times)):
        if i == 0:
            velocity = distance / time
        else:
            velocity = (distance - prev_distance) / (time - prev_time)

        split_velocities.append(velocity)
        prev_time = time
        prev_distance = distance

    # Create performance DataFrame
    sprint_data = pd.DataFrame({
        'distance': split_distances,
        'cumulative_time': split_times,
        'split_velocity': split_velocities
    })

    print(f"100m Sprint Analysis:")
    print(f"  Final time: {split_times[-1]:.2f} seconds")
    print(f"  Maximum velocity: {max(split_velocities):.2f} m/s")
    print(f"  Average velocity: {100/split_times[-1]:.2f} m/s")

    # Acceleration analysis
    max_velocity = max(split_velocities)
    max_vel_distance = split_distances[split_velocities.index(max_velocity)]

    print(f"  Max velocity reached at: {max_vel_distance}m")

    # Acceleration phase (0-30m)
    accel_time = split_times[2]  # 30m time
    accel_distance = 30
    avg_acceleration = (split_velocities[2]**2) / (2 * accel_distance)

    print(f"  Acceleration phase (0-30m): {accel_time:.2f} s")
    print(f"  Average acceleration: {avg_acceleration:.2f} m/s²")

    # Velocity maintenance analysis
    velocity_drop = max_velocity - split_velocities[-1]
    velocity_maintenance = (1 - velocity_drop/max_velocity) * 100

    print(f"  Velocity maintenance: {velocity_maintenance:.1f}%")

    return sprint_data

def analyze_jump_performance():
    """Analyze vertical jump and power output"""
    print("\n=== Vertical Jump Analysis ===")

    # Simulate force plate data during vertical jump
    # Jump duration typically 0.8-1.2 seconds
    time = np.linspace(0, 1.0, 500)  # 500 Hz sampling

    # Phases of vertical jump
    # 1. Countermovement (0-0.3s)
    # 2. Propulsion (0.3-0.6s)
    # 3. Flight (0.6-1.0s)

    body_weight = 800  # Newtons (80kg athlete)

    # Generate realistic force profile
    force = np.zeros_like(time)

    for i, t in enumerate(time):
        if t < 0.2:  # Quiet standing
            force[i] = body_weight + np.random.normal(0, 5)
        elif t < 0.4:  # Countermovement
            force[i] = body_weight * (1 - 0.3 * np.sin(np.pi * (t - 0.2) / 0.2)) + np.random.normal(0, 10)
        elif t < 0.65:  # Propulsion
            force[i] = body_weight * (1 + 1.5 * np.sin(np.pi * (t - 0.4) / 0.25)) + np.random.normal(0, 15)
        else:  # Flight/landing
            if t < 0.8:  # Flight
                force[i] = np.random.normal(0, 5)
            else:  # Landing
                force[i] = body_weight * (1 + 2 * np.exp(-(t-0.8)*10)) + np.random.normal(0, 20)

    # Calculate takeoff and landing times
    takeoff_threshold = 0.1 * body_weight
    takeoff_time = None
    landing_time = None

    for i, f in enumerate(force):
        if f < takeoff_threshold and takeoff_time is None and time[i] > 0.5:
            takeoff_time = time[i]
        elif f > takeoff_threshold and takeoff_time is not None and landing_time is None and time[i] > takeoff_time + 0.1:
            landing_time = time[i]

    if takeoff_time and landing_time:
        flight_time = landing_time - takeoff_time
        jump_height = 0.5 * 9.81 * (flight_time/2)**2  # h = 0.5 * g * t²

        print(f"Vertical Jump Performance:")
        print(f"  Flight time: {flight_time:.3f} seconds")
        print(f"  Jump height: {jump_height:.3f} meters ({jump_height*100:.1f} cm)")

        # Power analysis
        mass = body_weight / 9.81  # kg

        # Calculate velocity at takeoff
        takeoff_velocity = 9.81 * flight_time / 2
        print(f"  Takeoff velocity: {takeoff_velocity:.2f} m/s")

        # Peak power (approximate)
        max_force = np.max(force)
        peak_power = max_force * takeoff_velocity / 1000  # kW
        relative_power = peak_power / mass * 1000  # W/kg

        print(f"  Peak force: {max_force:.0f} N ({max_force/body_weight:.1f} BW)")
        print(f"  Peak power: {peak_power:.1f} kW")
        print(f"  Relative power: {relative_power:.1f} W/kg")

        # Rate of force development (RFD)
        force_diff = np.gradient(force, time[1] - time[0])
        max_rfd = np.max(force_diff)

        print(f"  Max RFD: {max_rfd:.0f} N/s")

        return {
            'jump_height': jump_height,
            'peak_power': peak_power,
            'relative_power': relative_power,
            'flight_time': flight_time
        }

    return None

def analyze_cycling_power():
    """Analyze cycling power output and efficiency"""
    print("\n=== Cycling Power Analysis ===")

    # Simulate 1-hour cycling test data
    time_minutes = np.linspace(0, 60, 3600)  # 1 Hz sampling for 1 hour

    # Simulate power output profile for threshold test
    np.random.seed(42)

    # Target power zones
    ftp = 300  # Functional Threshold Power (watts)

    # Different phases of the test
    power_output = np.zeros_like(time_minutes)

    for i, t in enumerate(time_minutes):
        if t < 10:  # Warm-up
            power_output[i] = 150 + 10 * t + np.random.normal(0, 5)
        elif t < 50:  # Main set (threshold effort)
            fatigue_factor = 1 - 0.1 * (t - 10) / 40  # Gradual fatigue
            power_output[i] = ftp * fatigue_factor + np.random.normal(0, 15)
        else:  # Cool down
            power_output[i] = 150 * (1 - (t - 50) / 10) + np.random.normal(0, 10)

    power_output = np.maximum(power_output, 0)  # No negative power

    # Calculate performance metrics
    avg_power = np.mean(power_output[600:3000])  # 10-50 minute average
    max_power = np.max(power_output)
    normalized_power = np.mean(power_output[600:3000]**4)**(1/4)  # NP approximation

    print(f"Cycling Performance Metrics:")
    print(f"  Average power (main set): {avg_power:.0f} W")
    print(f"  Maximum power: {max_power:.0f} W")
    print(f"  Normalized power: {normalized_power:.0f} W")

    # Power zones analysis
    zones = {
        'Zone 1 (Active Recovery)': (0, 0.55 * ftp),
        'Zone 2 (Endurance)': (0.55 * ftp, 0.75 * ftp),
        'Zone 3 (Tempo)': (0.75 * ftp, 0.90 * ftp),
        'Zone 4 (Threshold)': (0.90 * ftp, 1.05 * ftp),
        'Zone 5 (VO2max)': (1.05 * ftp, 1.20 * ftp),
        'Zone 6 (Neuromuscular)': (1.20 * ftp, float('inf'))
    }

    print(f"\nTime in Power Zones:")
    total_time = len(power_output[600:3000]) / 60  # minutes

    for zone_name, (lower, upper) in zones.items():
        in_zone = np.sum((power_output[600:3000] >= lower) & (power_output[600:3000] < upper))
        time_in_zone = in_zone / 60  # minutes
        percentage = (time_in_zone / total_time) * 100

        print(f"  {zone_name}: {time_in_zone:.1f} min ({percentage:.1f}%)")

    # Efficiency metrics
    body_mass = 70  # kg
    power_to_weight = avg_power / body_mass

    # Estimate cadence and torque
    avg_cadence = 90  # RPM
    wheel_circumference = 2.1  # meters
    gear_ratio = 3.5  # typical road bike

    # Calculate speed (approximate)
    wheel_rpm = avg_cadence / gear_ratio
    speed_ms = (wheel_rpm * wheel_circumference) / 60
    speed_kmh = speed_ms * 3.6

    print(f"\nEfficiency Metrics:")
    print(f"  Power-to-weight ratio: {power_to_weight:.2f} W/kg")
    print(f"  Estimated speed: {speed_kmh:.1f} km/h")
    print(f"  Power per km/h: {avg_power/speed_kmh:.1f} W/(km/h)")

    # Variability analysis
    coefficient_of_variation = np.std(power_output[600:3000]) / np.mean(power_output[600:3000]) * 100

    print(f"  Power variability (CV): {coefficient_of_variation:.1f}%")

    if coefficient_of_variation < 5:
        print("  Pacing strategy: Excellent (very steady)")
    elif coefficient_of_variation < 10:
        print("  Pacing strategy: Good (relatively steady)")
    else:
        print("  Pacing strategy: Variable (inconsistent effort)")

    return {
        'avg_power': avg_power,
        'power_to_weight': power_to_weight,
        'normalized_power': normalized_power
    }

# Run sports performance analysis
sprint_data = analyze_sprint_performance()
jump_data = analyze_jump_performance()
cycling_data = analyze_cycling_power()

print("\n✅ Sports performance analysis completed!")
print("Advanced athlete assessment capabilities demonstrated")
EOF

python3 performance_analysis.py

What this does: Analyzes sprint performance, vertical jump power, and cycling efficiency.

Expected result: Shows athletic performance metrics and biomechanical assessments.

Step 9: Injury Prevention Analysis

Test advanced sports science capabilities:

# Create injury prevention analysis script
cat > injury_prevention.py << 'EOF'
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd

print("Analyzing injury risk and prevention strategies...")

def assess_movement_screening():
    """Functional Movement Screen (FMS) analysis"""
    print("\n=== Functional Movement Screen Analysis ===")

    # FMS test components with scoring (0-3 scale)
    fms_tests = {
        'Deep Squat': 2,
        'Hurdle Step (L)': 2,
        'Hurdle Step (R)': 1,
        'In-Line Lunge (L)': 2,
        'In-Line Lunge (R)': 2,
        'Shoulder Mobility (L)': 3,
        'Shoulder Mobility (R)': 3,
        'Active Straight Leg Raise (L)': 2,
        'Active Straight Leg Raise (R)': 1,
        'Trunk Stability Push-Up': 2,
        'Rotary Stability (L)': 2,
        'Rotary Stability (R)': 2
    }

    # Calculate total score and asymmetries
    total_score = sum(fms_tests.values())
    max_possible_score = len(fms_tests) * 3

    # Identify asymmetries
    asymmetries = []
    paired_tests = [
        ('Hurdle Step (L)', 'Hurdle Step (R)'),
        ('In-Line Lunge (L)', 'In-Line Lunge (R)'),
        ('Shoulder Mobility (L)', 'Shoulder Mobility (R)'),
        ('Active Straight Leg Raise (L)', 'Active Straight Leg Raise (R)'),
        ('Rotary Stability (L)', 'Rotary Stability (R)')
    ]

    for left_test, right_test in paired_tests:
        if abs(fms_tests[left_test] - fms_tests[right_test]) > 0:
            asymmetries.append((left_test, right_test,
                              abs(fms_tests[left_test] - fms_tests[right_test])))

    print(f"Functional Movement Screen Results:")
    print(f"  Total Score: {total_score}/{max_possible_score}")
    print(f"  Percentage Score: {100 * total_score / max_possible_score:.1f}%")

    # Risk assessment
    if total_score < 14:
        risk_level = "High Risk"
    elif total_score < 17:
        risk_level = "Moderate Risk"
    else:
        risk_level = "Low Risk"

    print(f"  Injury Risk Level: {risk_level}")

    # Asymmetry analysis
    if asymmetries:
        print(f"\nAsymmetries Detected:")
        for left, right, diff in asymmetries:
            print(f"  {left} vs {right}: {diff} point difference")
    else:
        print(f"\nNo significant asymmetries detected")

    # Movement pattern analysis
    problematic_movements = [test for test, score in fms_tests.items() if score == 1]
    poor_movements = [test for test, score in fms_tests.items() if score == 0]

    if poor_movements:
        print(f"\nMovements requiring immediate attention (Score 0):")
        for movement in poor_movements:
            print(f"  - {movement}")

    if problematic_movements:
        print(f"\nMovements needing improvement (Score 1):")
        for movement in problematic_movements:
            print(f"  - {movement}")

    return fms_tests, total_score, asymmetries

def analyze_injury_history():
    """Analyze injury history and patterns"""
    print("\n=== Injury History Analysis ===")

    # Simulate injury database
    injury_history = [
        {'date': '2023-03-15', 'injury': 'Ankle Sprain', 'severity': 'Moderate', 'days_lost': 14, 'location': 'Left Ankle'},
        {'date': '2022-11-08', 'injury': 'Hamstring Strain', 'severity': 'Mild', 'days_lost': 7, 'location': 'Right Hamstring'},
        {'date': '2022-07-22', 'injury': 'Knee Pain', 'severity': 'Mild', 'days_lost': 3, 'location': 'Right Knee'},
        {'date': '2021-12-05', 'injury': 'Lower Back Pain', 'severity': 'Moderate', 'days_lost': 10, 'location': 'Lumbar Spine'},
        {'date': '2021-05-18', 'injury': 'Shoulder Impingement', 'severity': 'Mild', 'days_lost': 5, 'location': 'Right Shoulder'}
    ]

    injury_df = pd.DataFrame(injury_history)
    injury_df['date'] = pd.to_datetime(injury_df['date'])

    print(f"Injury History Summary:")
    print(f"  Total injuries: {len(injury_df)}")
    print(f"  Total days lost: {injury_df['days_lost'].sum()}")
    print(f"  Average days per injury: {injury_df['days_lost'].mean():.1f}")

    # Injury patterns
    body_regions = {
        'Lower Extremity': ['Ankle', 'Knee', 'Hamstring', 'Calf', 'Hip'],
        'Upper Extremity': ['Shoulder', 'Elbow', 'Wrist'],
        'Trunk': ['Back', 'Spine', 'Core', 'Ribs']
    }

    region_counts = {region: 0 for region in body_regions.keys()}

    for _, injury in injury_df.iterrows():
        for region, locations in body_regions.items():
            if any(loc in injury['location'] for loc in locations):
                region_counts[region] += 1
                break

    print(f"\nInjury Distribution by Region:")
    for region, count in region_counts.items():
        percentage = (count / len(injury_df)) * 100
        print(f"  {region}: {count} injuries ({percentage:.1f}%)")

    # Severity analysis
    severity_counts = injury_df['severity'].value_counts()
    print(f"\nInjury Severity Distribution:")
    for severity, count in severity_counts.items():
        percentage = (count / len(injury_df)) * 100
        print(f"  {severity}: {count} injuries ({percentage:.1f}%)")

    # Recurrence analysis
    injury_locations = injury_df['location'].tolist()
    unique_locations = set(injury_locations)
    recurrent_injuries = [loc for loc in unique_locations if injury_locations.count(loc) > 1]

    if recurrent_injuries:
        print(f"\nRecurrent Injury Sites:")
        for location in recurrent_injuries:
            count = injury_locations.count(location)
            print(f"  {location}: {count} occurrences")
    else:
        print(f"\nNo recurrent injuries identified")

    return injury_df, region_counts

def calculate_injury_risk_factors():
    """Calculate and analyze injury risk factors"""
    print("\n=== Injury Risk Factor Analysis ===")

    # Athlete profile data
    athlete_data = {
        'age': 24,
        'training_hours_per_week': 15,
        'years_experience': 8,
        'body_mass_index': 22.5,
        'previous_injuries': 5,
        'sleep_hours': 7.2,
        'stress_level': 6,  # 1-10 scale
        'recovery_score': 75  # 0-100 scale
    }

    print(f"Athlete Risk Profile:")
    for factor, value in athlete_data.items():
        print(f"  {factor.replace('_', ' ').title()}: {value}")

    # Risk scoring system
    risk_score = 0
    risk_factors = []

    # Age factor
    if athlete_data['age'] > 30:
        risk_score += 2
        risk_factors.append("Age > 30 years")
    elif athlete_data['age'] > 25:
        risk_score += 1
        risk_factors.append("Age 25-30 years")

    # Training load factor
    if athlete_data['training_hours_per_week'] > 20:
        risk_score += 3
        risk_factors.append("High training volume (>20h/week)")
    elif athlete_data['training_hours_per_week'] > 15:
        risk_score += 1
        risk_factors.append("Moderate-high training volume")

    # Previous injury history
    if athlete_data['previous_injuries'] > 3:
        risk_score += 2
        risk_factors.append("Multiple previous injuries")
    elif athlete_data['previous_injuries'] > 1:
        risk_score += 1
        risk_factors.append("Some injury history")

    # BMI factor
    if athlete_data['body_mass_index'] > 25 or athlete_data['body_mass_index'] < 18.5:
        risk_score += 1
        risk_factors.append("BMI outside optimal range")

    # Recovery factors
    if athlete_data['sleep_hours'] < 7:
        risk_score += 2
        risk_factors.append("Insufficient sleep (<7h)")
    elif athlete_data['sleep_hours'] < 8:
        risk_score += 1
        risk_factors.append("Suboptimal sleep (7-8h)")

    if athlete_data['stress_level'] > 7:
        risk_score += 2
        risk_factors.append("High stress level")
    elif athlete_data['stress_level'] > 5:
        risk_score += 1
        risk_factors.append("Moderate stress level")

    if athlete_data['recovery_score'] < 60:
        risk_score += 2
        risk_factors.append("Poor recovery score (<60)")
    elif athlete_data['recovery_score'] < 75:
        risk_score += 1
        risk_factors.append("Suboptimal recovery score")

    # Overall risk assessment
    if risk_score <= 2:
        risk_category = "Low Risk"
    elif risk_score <= 5:
        risk_category = "Moderate Risk"
    elif risk_score <= 8:
        risk_category = "High Risk"
    else:
        risk_category = "Very High Risk"

    print(f"\nRisk Assessment:")
    print(f"  Total Risk Score: {risk_score}")
    print(f"  Risk Category: {risk_category}")

    if risk_factors:
        print(f"\nIdentified Risk Factors:")
        for factor in risk_factors:
            print(f"  - {factor}")

    # Recommendations
    print(f"\nRecommendations:")
    if risk_score > 5:
        print("  - Implement comprehensive injury prevention program")
        print("  - Consider reducing training volume temporarily")
        print("  - Increase focus on recovery strategies")

    if athlete_data['sleep_hours'] < 8:
        print("  - Prioritize sleep hygiene and aim for 8+ hours")

    if athlete_data['stress_level'] > 6:
        print("  - Implement stress management techniques")

    if athlete_data['recovery_score'] < 75:
        print("  - Enhance recovery protocols (nutrition, hydration, rest)")

    return risk_score, risk_factors

def design_prevention_program():
    """Design injury prevention exercise program"""
    print("\n=== Injury Prevention Program Design ===")

    # Based on common injury patterns and FMS results
    prevention_exercises = {
        'Mobility/Flexibility': [
            'Hip Flexor Stretch (2x30s each)',
            'Hamstring Stretch (2x30s each)',
            'Thoracic Spine Rotation (10 each direction)',
            'Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch (2x30s each)',
            'Shoulder Cross-body Stretch (2x30s each)'
        ],
        'Stability/Balance': [
            'Single-leg Balance (30s each)',
            'Single-leg Glute Bridge (10 each)',
            'Plank Variations (3x30s)',
            'Dead Bug (10 each side)',
            'Bird Dog (10 each side)'
        ],
        'Strength': [
            'Clamshells (15 each side)',
            'Side-lying Hip Abduction (15 each)',
            'Calf Raises (15 reps)',
            'Wall Slides (15 reps)',
            'Squats (15 reps)'
        ],
        'Movement Patterns': [
            'Bodyweight Squats (10 reps)',
            'Lunges (8 each leg)',
            'Single-leg RDL (8 each)',
            'Push-up to T (8 each side)',
            'Bear Crawl (30 seconds)'
        ]
    }

    print(f"Injury Prevention Exercise Program:")
    total_exercises = 0

    for category, exercises in prevention_exercises.items():
        print(f"\n{category}:")
        for exercise in exercises:
            print(f"  - {exercise}")
            total_exercises += 1

    print(f"\nProgram Summary:")
    print(f"  Total exercises: {total_exercises}")
    print(f"  Estimated duration: 25-30 minutes")
    print(f"  Frequency: 3-4 times per week")
    print(f"  Progression: Increase reps/duration by 10% every 2 weeks")

    # Program periodization
    phases = {
        'Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2)': 'Foundation - Focus on movement quality',
        'Phase 2 (Weeks 3-4)': 'Development - Increase intensity and complexity',
        'Phase 3 (Weeks 5-6)': 'Integration - Sport-specific movements',
        'Phase 4 (Weeks 7-8)': 'Maintenance - Sustain gains and prevent regression'
    }

    print(f"\nProgram Periodization:")
    for phase, description in phases.items():
        print(f"  {phase}: {description}")

    # Monitoring metrics
    monitoring_metrics = [
        'Perceived exertion (1-10 scale)',
        'Movement quality assessment',
        'Pain/discomfort levels',
        'Exercise adherence rate',
        'Functional improvement tests'
    ]

    print(f"\nMonitoring Metrics:")
    for metric in monitoring_metrics:
        print(f"  - {metric}")

    return prevention_exercises

# Run injury prevention analysis
fms_results, fms_score, asymmetries = assess_movement_screening()
injury_data, region_distribution = analyze_injury_history()
risk_score, risk_factors = calculate_injury_risk_factors()
prevention_program = design_prevention_program()

print("\n✅ Injury prevention analysis completed!")
print("Comprehensive injury risk assessment and prevention program developed")
EOF

python3 injury_prevention.py

What this does: Analyzes injury risk factors, movement screening, and creates prevention programs.

Expected result: Shows injury risk assessment and personalized prevention strategies.

Step 9: Using Your Own Sports Science Biomechanics Data

Instead of the tutorial data, you can analyze your own sports science biomechanics datasets:

Upload Your Data

# Option 1: Upload from your local computer
scp -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa your_data_file.* ec2-user@12.34.56.78:~/sports_science_biomechanics-tutorial/

# Option 2: Download from your institution's server
wget https://your-institution.edu/data/research_data.csv

# Option 3: Access your AWS S3 bucket
aws s3 cp s3://your-research-bucket/sports_science_biomechanics-data/ . --recursive

Common Data Formats Supported

Motion capture (.c3d, .csv): 3D movement and biomechanical analysis
Force data (.csv, .txt): Ground reaction forces and kinetic measurements
EMG data (.csv, .edf): Muscle activation and electromyography
Video analysis (.mp4, .avi): Performance analysis and technique assessment
Physiological data (.csv, .json): Heart rate, VO2, and metabolic measurements

Replace Tutorial Commands

Simply substitute your filenames in any tutorial command:

# Instead of tutorial data:
python3 biomech_analysis.py motion_data.c3d

# Use your data:
python3 biomech_analysis.py YOUR_MOTION_DATA.c3d

Data Size Considerations

Small datasets (<10 GB): Process directly on the instance
Large datasets (10-100 GB): Use S3 for storage, process in chunks
Very large datasets (>100 GB): Consider multi-node setup or data preprocessing

Step 10: Monitor Your Costs

Check your current spending:

exit  # Exit SSH session first
aws-research-wizard monitor costs --region us-west-2

Expected result: Shows costs so far (should be under $7 for this tutorial)

Step 11: Clean Up (Important!)

When you’re done experimenting:

aws-research-wizard deploy delete --region us-west-2

Type y when prompted.

What this does: Stops billing by removing your cloud resources.

💰 Important: Always clean up to avoid ongoing charges.

Expected result: “🗑️ Deletion completed successfully”

Understanding Your Costs

What You’re Paying For

Compute: $0.34 per hour for computing instance while environment is running
Storage: $0.10 per GB per month for biomechanical data you save
Data Transfer: Usually free for sports science data amounts

Cost Control Tips

Always delete environments when not needed
Use spot instances for 60% savings (advanced)
Store large motion capture files in S3, not on the instance
Process data efficiently to minimize compute time

Typical Monthly Costs by Usage

Light use (12 hours/week): $100-200
Medium use (3 hours/day): $200-400
Heavy use (6 hours/day): $400-800

What’s Next?

Now that you have a working sports science environment, you can:

Learn More About Sports Biomechanics

Explore Advanced Features

Join the Sports Science Community

Extend and Contribute

🚀 Help us expand AWS Research Wizard!

Missing a tool or domain? We welcome suggestions for:

New sports science biomechanics software (e.g., Visual3D, OpenSim, Kinovea, SIMI Motion, Contemplas)
Additional domain packs (e.g., exercise physiology, sports psychology, performance analysis, injury prevention)
New data sources or tutorials for specific research workflows

How to contribute:

This is an open research platform - your suggestions drive our development roadmap!

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Problem: “OpenSim import error” during biomechanical analysis Solution: Check OpenSim installation: python -c "import opensim" and reinstall if needed Prevention: Wait 5-7 minutes after deployment for all sports science packages to initialize

Problem: “Motion capture data format error” Solution: Verify data file format and coordinate systems Prevention: Use standard biomechanics file formats (C3D, TRC, MOT)

Problem: “Memory error” during large motion capture processing Solution: Process data in smaller time segments or use a larger instance type Prevention: Monitor memory usage with htop during analysis

Problem: “Force plate calibration error” Solution: Check force plate data scaling and zero offset values Prevention: Always validate force plate data before biomechanical calculations

Getting Help

Check the sports science troubleshooting guide
Ask in community forum
File an issue on GitHub

Emergency: Stop All Billing

If something goes wrong and you want to stop all charges immediately:

aws-research-wizard emergency-stop --region us-west-2 --confirm

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*Last updated: January 2025

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Tutorial tested: January 15, 2025*