THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

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THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

• Training Innovation
• Video Analysis of Performance
• Data Gathering and Analysis

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THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

• Technological advances and their applications
  within sports have provided coaches with
  additional means of improving performance.
• Various aids are designed to correct technique,
  create resistance, offer support or padding and
  improve performance.
• Most have made the work of coaches easier because
  they are able to simulate game or competition
  situations.

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Training Innovation

• Some technological innovations which have
  improved sports performance include
• Clothing
• Protective equipment
• Computer programs and software
• Internet
• Electronic scoreboards and score sheets
• Engineering technology at sporting venues
  (retractable roofs)

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Training Innovation

• Others include
• Equipment modifications
• Testing procedures
• Nutrition
• Video analysis and photographic equipment
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Alternative therapies

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Video Analysis

• Advantages of video analysis
• Immediate play back of performance on technique
  and biomechanic efficiency.
• Allows coaches to fully concentrate on game.
• Assess performance of opposition.
• Able to plan effectively by examining past
  performances.
• Allows the coach to analyse strategies.

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Data Gathering and Analysis

• Advantages
• Computer software improve capacity to store data
  and allow for ease of reference, entering of
  statistics and then used to give feedback to
  players.
• Able to apply data to improve performance eg
  heart rate monitors can download information to
  determine if athletes have exercised in the
  target heart rate zone.

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Data Gathering and Analysis

• Strengths and weaknesses of opposition can be
  evaluated.
• Computer software can allow athletes to create
  their own training programs, plan nutrition and
  track weekly progress. It also allows immediate
  feedback.