Role Of Technology In Sport Keywords

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Research

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

Question 2

Sports analytics

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Studying data from sports performances to try and improve performance

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Quantitative data

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Data that can be written down or measured precisely and numerically

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Qualitative data

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Data that is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel

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Objective data

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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)

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Subjective data

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Based on personal opinion, which is less measurable and often less usable

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Validity

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An indication of whether the data collected actually measures what it claims to measure

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Reliability

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Refers to the degree to which data collection is consistent and stable over time

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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 (PA)

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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)

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Metabolic cart

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A device which works by attaching headgear to a subject while the person breathes a specific amount of oxygen over a period of time

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Calorimetry

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The measurement of the heat and energy eliminated or stored in any system

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Indirect calorimetry

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The measurements of the amount of heat and energy generated in an oxidation reaction

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Resting energy expenditure (REE)

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

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Software and hardware

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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

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GPS (global positioning system)

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

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‘G’ forces

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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)

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Data integrity

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Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of stored data over its entire lifetime

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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, heart rate, etc

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Vibration technology

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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

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Electrostimulation

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The production of muscle contraction using electrical impulses

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3G surfaces

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Third-generation artificial synthetic grass pitches

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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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Compression clothing

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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