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3.2.4.8 - Technology In Sport Flashcards

Key terms for technology in sport (complete)

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3G surfaces

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Third generation artificial synthetic grass pitches

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Adaptive technology

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Covers items that are not specifically designed for people with disabilities but would rarely be used by non disabled persons

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Assistive technology

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Refers to any item, piece of equipment that is used to maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities

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Biomechanics

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Used to analyse sporting impact of the body movements during a skill

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Calorimetry

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Measurement of the heat/ energy eliminated or stored in any system

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Compression clothing

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Items such as elasticated leggings, socks or shirts worn to promote recovery by improving circulation
They can decrease the pain suffered from muscle soreness/stiffness and decrease the time for muscle repair

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Data integrity

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Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of stored data over it’s entire lifetime

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Electrostimulation

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The production of muscle contraction using electrical impulses

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G forces

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Forces acting on the body as a result of acceleration or gravity

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Game golf

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A lightweight GPS tracking device which captures accurate shot locations and calculates club performance during a round of golf

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GPS

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Global positioning system

A space-based navigation system that provides location and time information

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Indirect calorimetry

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The measurement of the amount of heat/energy generated in an oxidation reaction by determining the intake or consumption of oxygen by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide released

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KPI’s

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Key perfomance indicators

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Metabolic cart

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A device which works by attaching headgear to a subject whilst they break a specific amount of oxygen over a period of time

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Metabolic rate

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The body’s energy output, it is the total heat produced by all the chemic and mechanical work in the body

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Metabolism

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Chemical transformations within the cells of organisms

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Motion tracking

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Using technology to monitor movement

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MUGA

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Multi use games area

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Notational match analysis

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Used to record aspects of individual or team performance based on key performance indicators

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Objective data

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Fact based information which is measurable and usable

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PHC

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Pathway Healthy Check

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Qualitative

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Data which is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel (thoughts + opinions)

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Quantitative

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Data which can be written down or measured precisely and numerically

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REE

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Resting energy expenditure

The amount of energy, usually expressed in Kcal or Kj, required for a 24 hour period by the body during rest

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Reliability

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Refers to the degree to which data collection is consistent and stable over time. Data must be valid to be reliable.

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RER

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Respiratory exchange ratio

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Research

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A systematic process of investigation and study carried out with the aim of advancing knowledge

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Respiratory quotient

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A ratio indicating the relation of the volume of carbon dioxide given off in the respiration to that of the oxygen consumed

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Resting metabolic rate

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RMR

Synonymous with Resting energy expenditure (REE)

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Smart wearable fitness and sports device

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Device that is worn or attached to a performer’s body while in use to provide instant feedback on aspects of performance such as distance covered and heart rate

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Computer software

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Any set of machine readable instructions which direct a computers processor to perform specific operations

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Computer hardware

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Physical components of computers

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Sports analytics

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The analysis of sports data using analytical tools and methods for data to be subjected to analytical procedures in order to try and improve results

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Subjective data

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Data based on personal opinion which is less measurable and often less useable

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TID

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Talent identification

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TASS

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Talents athlete scholarship scheme

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Validity

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Refers to the degree to which the data collected actually measures what it claims to measure

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Vibration technology

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Also known as whole body vibration (WBV)

Involves the use of vibration plates to induce exercise effects in the body

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Video motion analysis

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A technique used to get information about moving objects from video

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Performance analysis

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The provision of objective feedback to a group of performers who are trying to go about a positive change in performance

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