Technology in Sports: Bridging Science and Performance

Duration

2 weekend Program

Course Overview

This course is designed to empower sports professionals with the knowledge and skills to use cutting-edge technology in enhancing performance, monitoring training, and preventing injuries. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or practitioner, this course will help you train smarter by integrating biomechanics, wearable tech, motion analysis, and data interpretation into your everyday practice.

Course Objectives

Understand how data analytics apply in sports

Analyze performance data to design more personalized and precise training interventions.

Use wearables, apps, and software to monitor and enhance athlete performance

Apply technology in injury prevention and rehabilitation

Course Structure

Comprehensive modules designed for progressive learning

Module 1 – Introduction to Sports Technology

Evolution and role of technology in sports
Impact of technology on training, recovery, and competition
Case studies: Technology in Olympic and elite sports

Module 4 – Performance Testing and Analytics

Types of wearables (GPS devices, heart rate monitors)
Interpreting real-time data including speed, load, fatigue, and HRV
Integrating wearable data into training sessions

Module 2 – Biomechanics and Motion Capture

Basics of biomechanics in sport
Tools for motion analysis: cameras, sensors, apps

Technology tools discussed include:
1. VALD ForceDecks
2. BlazePod
3. Dynamometer
GaitON for Running Gait Analysis
5. Hyperlab

Module 3 – Wearable Technology and Monitoring Tools

Types of wearables (GPS devices, heart rate monitors)
Interpreting real-time data including speed, load, fatigue, and HRV
Integrating wearable data into training sessions