Sports Analytics Flashcards
What are the 4 functions of sports analytics?
Monitor fitness for performance Skill and technique development Injury Prevention Game analysis Scouting
What is the purpose of sport analytics?
To gather meaningful stats on player performance
Why is sports analytics used?
Increase chance of success
How is sport analytics used?
Summarised to help improve efficiency
What would be monitored in fitness monitoring?
HR Distance Pace Calories Sleep Speed
What is an example of a fitness monitoring device?
Fitbit
Smart watches
What is the use of analytics in injury prevention?
Vibration technology
What is the purpose of vibration technology?
Exercise recovery
Injury prevention
Rehab
Where does vibration technology work?
Direct- to injured area
Indirect- whole body/body part
What are possible health benefits of vibration technology?
Improving bone density Increasing muscle mass Reducing back pain Reducing joint pain Improves circulation Alleviates stress Boosting metabolism Maintenance of cartilage integrity
What is electrostimulation?
Production of muscle contraction using electrical impulses
How does electrostimulation work?
Stimulates muscles with gentle electrocution
Reproduces brain msgs to muscles
Electrodes send small impulses without CNS/brain
What positive effects of electrostimulation?
Increase in power
Improving recovery time
Expel lactic acid
Promotes blood flow
What are negative effects of electrostimulation?
Long term= highly ineffective
Saturation possible
Musc can get tired and stop contraction
How is analytics used in game analysis?
Gives valuable info Helps coaches make best programmes Gives edge of oppo Compare performance of themselves Assist with tactics
