The+Use+of+Technology



Technological advances and their applications within sports have provided coaches with additional means of improving performance. Coaches are able to make training more advanced and specific to an athletes needs and they are often able to play a more direct role during competition eg: due to video replays and statistics. The information and adjusted strategies can then be communicated to the athletes during the game. In some sports runners carrying water to players pass on the information to the athletes while the match is in progress.

The use of technology to improve performance includes:
 * Training Innovation
 * Video Analysis
 * Data Gathering and Analysis


 * __TRAINING INNOVATION__**

Improvement in technology have not only improved the level of performance for athletes while competing, they have also enabled training programs to be significantly improved leading to enhanced performance. Modifications to equipment and clothing for training purposes have also allowed coaches to simulate performance conditions.

Technological innovations which have improved sports performances include:
 * Clothing
 * Protective equipment
 * Computer programs and software
 * Internet
 * Electronic scoreboards and scoresheets
 * Engineering technology at sporting venues
 * Equipment modifications
 * Testing procedures
 * Nutrition
 * Heartrate monitors and biofeedback
 * Training facilities
 * Video analysis and photographic equipment
 * Coaching staff with specific tasks
 * Math performance analysis sheets
 * Fitness equipment
 * Rehabilitation equipment
 * Media technologies
 * Drugs
 * Alternative therapies


 * __ACTIVITY 1__**

Complete the handout on the use of technology pg 97 Bultitude and Wright


 * __VIDEO ANALYSIS__**

See powerpoint


 * __DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS__**

See powerpoint


 * __ACTIVITY 2__**

Click on the following website and examine how the swim suit enhances performance. Should this suit be banned in competition? • www.teamarena.com/en/technology


 * __ACTIVITY 3__**

Complete the handout on overtraining and technology.

TRAINING INNOVATION EG: TACKLE SUITS, SPRINTING SLED