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Performance & Sport

Sports Technology

Using technology to measure, monitor and improve performance — and how to interpret data critically.

14 topics1 available ≈ 5 h 50 min study time BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

What you will understand

Choose appropriate measurement tools
Interpret force, speed, load and HRV data
Integrate data into coaching decisions

Related subjects

Biomechanics & Movement Assessment & Screening Strength & Conditioning

Recommended order

Work through the modules top to bottom. Lessons marked “Linked lesson” are taught once in another subject and shared here.

Modules

1. Module 1 – Introduction 3 topics

Evolution and role of technology in sport Beginner Planned

Impact on training, recovery and competition Beginner Planned

Case studies: technology in Olympic and elite sport Intermediate Planned

2. Module 2 – Biomechanics & Motion Capture 7 topics

Biomechanics basics for technology users — in Biomechanics & Movement Beginner Linked lesson

Motion analysis tools: cameras, sensors and apps Intermediate Planned

Force plates (e.g. VALD ForceDecks) Advanced Planned

Reaction-light systems (e.g. BlazePod) Intermediate Planned

Dynamometry Intermediate Planned

Running gait analysis (e.g. GaitON) Advanced Planned

Timing and jump systems (e.g. Hyperlab) Intermediate Planned

3. Module 3 – Wearables & Monitoring 3 topics

Types of wearables: GPS and heart-rate monitors Beginner Planned

Interpreting speed, load, fatigue and HRV data Advanced Planned

Integrating wearable data into training Advanced Planned

4. Module 4 – Performance Testing & Analytics 1 topics

Performance testing and analytics workflows Advanced Planned