sports technology for the coach Flashcards
explain how coaches can use equipment technology in sport by using an example
e.g. cricketer given new bad by sponsor
- coach could analyse whwre runs are scored using motion tracking software and provide advice to the performer on how they are using the bat
explain how coaches can use analysis of performance technology by using an example
e.g. cameras record triple jump perfromer
- coach can watch technique within perfromance advise on any minor tweaks to make the run up or jumping phases
explain how coaches use monitor technology by using an example
e.g. heart rate monitors for cycling
- coach can analyse data and suggest if heart is being worked in a suitable heart rate zone, wokring too hard or too littlee
explain how coaches use nutition technology by using an example
e.g. software programs allow marathon athletes to monitor thier nutrition in a more detailed manner
- coach can advise on amount of carbohydrate being eaten
- coaches can advise loading excess carbohydrate before a race to ensure glycogen stores dont run out during the race
advanatges of using technology for a sports coach
- health and well-eing of athlete can be monitored
- performance of athlete can be analysed
- nutrition of athlete can be monitored and suitably adjusted
- greater understanding of technique being used by the performer
- ensure the performer is suitably pretected by equipment
- help perfromer to recover quickly
disadvantages of using technology for a sports coach
- can be costly (coach may be on a budget)
- need to know how to use software
- may be time consuming
- may prevent natural feedback from the coach who becomes reliant on technology
- may misinterpret technology and provide incorrect advice