Benoit Bideau

Benoit Bideau is a Full Professor and Managing Director of the Laboratory for Movement, Sport, Health (M2S Laboratory) at University of Rennes 2 in France. With 134 publications, 73,267 reads, and 2,639 citations, he has established himself as a leading researcher in sports biomechanics and motor control.

• Managing Director, Laboratory for Movement, Sport, Health (M2S Laboratory)
• Full Professor, University of Rennes 2

Professor Bideau's research focuses on the biomechanical analysis of sports movements, with particular expertise in tennis and soccer performance. His work examines motor control, movement strategies, and perceptual-cognitive skills in athletes. Recently, he has pioneered the application of virtual reality technology in sports training and performance assessment, developing innovative methods to study visual tracking, decision-making, and skill acquisition in complex sports environments. His research extends beyond traditional sports settings to include rehabilitation applications, particularly in pediatric oncology where he explores VR-based exergames for hospitalized children.

His publication record shows consistent output across multiple sports domains including tennis, soccer, swimming, and cycling. Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates a strong focus on virtual reality applications, equipment scaling for youth athletes, and the biomechanical analysis of performance under various constraints. Professor Bideau's research bridges theoretical biomechanics with practical applications for athlete development and performance enhancement.

As Managing Director of the M2S Laboratory, Professor Bideau oversees a research environment that integrates biomechanics, physiology, and technology to advance our understanding of human movement in sports contexts. His leadership has positioned the laboratory as a center for innovative sports science research in France.