Sports and Technology: A Journey of Interaction and Transformation
Chapter from the book:
Kishalı,
N.
F.
&
Özbay,
S.
&
Ulupınar,
S.
(eds.)
2023.
Sports Research in the Digital Age I.
Synopsis
Sport and technology are a powerful alliance that unites two important areas of humanity. Throughout history, sport and technology have been two disciplines that have each made a huge impact in their own right. However, the integration of technology into the field of sport in recent years marks the beginning of a new era that will transform both worlds. In this article, we will analyze the interaction of sport with technology and the transformation this interaction has brought to the world of sport.
Technology has enabled the proliferation of data analytics in the world of sport. Sensors, wearables and smart sports equipment provide important data to monitor and evaluate athletes' performance. With this data, coaches and athletes can identify their strengths and weaknesses and improve their performance. Data analytics has also become an important tool to reduce the risk of injury and develop performance-enhancing strategies.