How Technology is used in sport LEARNING OUTCOME 1
Enhance PERFORMANCE FTINESS TESTING Heart Rate monitors Skin fold callipers Shows what training zone athlete is working in. Can improve CV endurance Measures total body fat
PEFORMANCE TRAINING AIDS “Footbonaut Motion capture software Review performance Practice skills in a controlled environment Develop decision making and technical execution 360s Simulator Dartfish
PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT FORMULA ONE – Designed to be as aerodynamic as possible Carbon fibre javelin for a longer throw
PERFORMANCE Football boots created to help with control and curl of the ball CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Full body swim suits designed to reduce drag and improve time Rugby body armour designed to prevent injuries
PERFORMANCE INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY The machine works by flooding an enclosure that surrounds the users from the waist down, pumping air into the chamber to create air pressure which lifts them. This meanS that user's can run at a fraction of their actual weight (between 1 and 80 per cent), meaning impact on joints and muscles is lowered - and in theory helping to provide a smooth recovery from injury or surgery. INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY CRYOTHERAPY Bodies natural reaction to cold temperatures triggers vasoconstriction - Blood vessels narrow and inflammation and swelling naturally reduce http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/cryotherapy-the-cutting-edge-technology-that-could-be-the-secret
GAMEPLAY VIDEO REFEREEING RUGBY Referee will watch video replay on a TV monitor during the game to assist in making a decision
GAMEPLAY HAWKEYE HOT SPOT GOAL LINE TECHNOLOGY Tracking software used in tennis, cricket, snooker and football for GLT Infra-red imaging system used in cricket to determine whether the ball has struck the batsman, bat or pad Used to determine whether the ball has completely crossed the line
GAMEPLAY RADIO’S for officials to communicate during games RETRACTABLE ROOFS so weather does not interfere with game Sutton Utd’s artificial pitch UNDERSOIL HEATING to reduce the effect of icy conditions
SPECTATORSHIP Big screens for spectators Crowd are able to hear the referee in Rugby Modern stadiums improve fans view
SPECTATORSHIP PUNDITARY Interactive TV Improves viewing experience for the spectator Statistics, graphics and software that enhance pre/post match
SPECTATORSHIP INTERNET APPS to monitor results