Hello

I'm Tomasz Szot
scientist, teacher
and outdoor fan.

About Me.

Scientist and teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. Interdisciplinary area of professional interest related to the use and testing methodology of satellite navigation receivers in sport and recreation, documented by numerous publications. Several years in various management positions.

In the past, organizer of sports and recreational events for children and youth, including municipal school games in the Gdańsk Championship series (various levels).

Big fan of outdoor activities, especially bike and foot orienteering.

Professional experience

  • 2007-now – RESEARCHER AND LECTURER,
    Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport

  • • Scientist – research related to the use and methodology of testing global satellite navigation systems receivers in sport and recreation,
  • • Lecturer – IT subjects (mostly) and relating to the organization of events and recreation for children and youth,
  • • in the years 2018-19 Head of Department of Biomechanics and Sports Engineering; 2017-18 Head of Department of Methodology and Statistics, 2015-18 Head of the Team for Analysis and Quality of Education

Selected Works.

  • Szot T, Evolution of sport wearable global navigation satellite systems’ receivers: A look at the Garmin Forerunner series. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. 2024;0(0). DOI:10.1177/17543371241237319
  • Szot T, Sontowski M, Global navigation satellite systems’ receivers in mountain running: the elevation problem. Sports Eng, 2024; 27, 1. DOI:10.1007/s12283-023-00443-3
  • Szot T, Sontowski M. Evaluation of elevation parameter determination by Global Navigation Satellite Systems' sports receivers: A preliminary study. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2024;16(2):Article4. DOI:10.29359/BJHPA.16.2.04

Full list available here.

Outdoor.

Participant in many amateur sports competitions (complete list here) and also co-organizer of multiple orienteering events. Member of Pomeranian Orienteering Club HARPAGAN.

Loves spending time surrounded by nature.

200 +
Survived Orienteering Events

on foot (sometimes running) and by bicycle

90 +
Map-Based Events Finished in Top 3

most of them local, some national. Amateur sports.

65.2 km
Mean Orienteering Distance

no matter the form, an average event has been that lengthy

32:18 hrs
The Longest One...

...was the adventure race. Without sleep of course!