3.1.

3 – Technology Advancements in
Sport
Learning objectives

To understand the use of sports technology and how it has aided the
coach and performer.
Sport and ICT:
Developments in ICT and its use in sport has been rapid
over the last 5 years. The spectators, coaches and players
have all benefited as technology has many applications.

What developments have taken place in sports

technology?
How can heart rate monitors can help an athlete train?

Targeting heart rate training

zones will ensure training is of
the highest possible standard.

Speed, effort and

work rate can all be
monitored .
Technology and performance analysis
Many coaches will use video to record and analyse
performances. This can highlight tactical and strategic points
for reflection or match preparation.

Coaches can compare, slow down and analysis technique

using Dartfish.
Uses of software packages in sport
Freeze frame for
Time delay technique analysis
functions to show
Comparison to a
performances 10
‘perfect’ model
seconds after it has
happened.

Uses of software
packages

To show work rate of

Show improvements
a performer
in time or technique.
Tracking a players
movements in a
game.
Technological advances - Hawk Eye
How does it work?
Court/pitch side cameras us infra red beams to capture
the balls motion. Camera frames are analysed every
second and can predict possible ball flight.

The first time

this was used in
a major
competition was
Wimbledon 2007.
Technological advances - Hawk Eye
Its impact on sport?
This Hawk Eye technology in tennis has led to a change
in rules. (3 challenges per set. If you are successful in a
challenge you do not lose a challenge).

Other sports.

Hawk Eye technology has

also been introduced into
cricket as part of spectator
entertainment.
Technological advances - Hawk Eye

Is it a benefit to sport?

How has it been received?

Players, officials and spectators seem to have
embraced hawk eye.

• Players feel that the right decision is made and

therefore has improved player/official relationships.
• Officials have less pressure on them as the technology
is a definitive answer.
• Spectators appear to enjoy the build up in hawk eye
delivering a verdict. (entertainment/drama)