Key learning points

1. Technology in sport can enhance performer performance through tools for training, analysis and injury prevention.
2. Technology can improve the sport experience by providing accurate and instant feedback.
3. Officials benefit from technology through more accurate decision-making and reduced errors
4. For audiences, technology enhances the viewing experience with instant replays and detailed statistics.
5. Sponsors gain from increased exposure and engagement through technology.

Keywords

• Technology - the use of scientific knowledge and tools to enhance and support various aspects of sport and performance

• Video analysis - uses cameras and software to make real-time decisions or give precise data on events during a game

• Performance analysis - analyses athlete performance using video and data to evaluate skills, strategies, and tactics for improvement

• Wearable devices - devices worn by athletes to track physical activity, monitor performance, and collect real-time data like heart rate and movement

• Prosthetics - artificial body parts that help people move and do things after losing a limb, like an arm or leg

Common misconception