sports technology for the coach

Question 1

explain how coaches can use equipment technology in sport by using an example

Answer 1

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

Question 2

explain how coaches can use analysis of performance technology by using an example

Answer 2

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

Question 3

explain how coaches use monitor technology by using an example

Answer 3

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

Question 4

explain how coaches use nutition technology by using an example

Answer 4

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

Question 5

advanatges of using technology for a sports coach

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

disadvantages of using technology for a sports coach

Answer 6

• 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