Role Of Technology In Sport Keywords Flashcards
Research
A systematic process of investigation and study carried out with the aim of advancing knowledge
Sports analytics
Studying data from sports performances to try and improve performance
Quantitative data
Data that can be written down or measured precisely and numerically
Qualitative data
Data that is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel
Objective data
Fact-based information which is measurable and usable (e.g the level achieved on the multi-stage fitness test which links to a VO2 max score)
Subjective data
Based on personal opinion, which is less measurable and often less usable
Validity
An indication of whether the data collected actually measures what it claims to measure
Reliability
Refers to the degree to which data collection is consistent and stable over time
Video motion analysis
A technique used to get information about moving objects from video
Performance analysis (PA)
The provision of objective feedback to performers trying to get a positive change in performance. (Feedback can be gained on a variety of performance indicators including the number of passers made; distance run in kilometres; number of shots attempted, etc)
Metabolic cart
A device which works by attaching headgear to a subject while the person breathes a specific amount of oxygen over a period of time
Calorimetry
The measurement of the heat and energy eliminated or stored in any system
Indirect calorimetry
The measurements of the amount of heat and energy generated in an oxidation reaction
Resting energy expenditure (REE)
The amount of energy, usually expressed in Kcal, required for a 24-hour period by the body during rest
Software and hardware
Computer software is any set of machine-readable instructions which direct a computer’s processor to perform specific operations. Computer hardware is the physical component of computers
GPS (global positioning system)
A space-based navigation system that provides location and time information
‘G’ forces
Forces acting on the body as a result of acceleration or gravity (e.g the G-load/ force of an American football ‘hit’ on an opponent)
Data integrity
Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of stored data over its entire lifetime
Smart wearable fitness and sports device
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, heart rate, etc
Vibration technology
Vibration training/ therapy is also known as whole body vibration (WBV) and an example of its usage involves the use of vibration plates to induce exercise effects in the body
Electrostimulation
The production of muscle contraction using electrical impulses
3G surfaces
Third-generation artificial synthetic grass pitches
Game golf
A lightweight GPS tracking device which captures accurate shot locations and calculates club performance during a round of golf
Compression clothing
Items such as 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
