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Computers and Technology in SportsJae IrlbeckUniversity of HoustonOtto DobretsbergerITEC 1300 TUES 1:00

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Athletic Performance

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Assistive Technologies

Technology in Sports Collage

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JAE IRLBECK

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+Making The Right Call

Instant replay systems have been used by referees to assist them in making the right decisions when

deciding plays in many sports

FootballBasketballBaseball

Tennis

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+Athletic Performance

Sporting technologies have helped create developments that improves and increases athletic performance. These technologies can also help improve the health of the athlete by tools such as heart rate monitors, pedometers, and body-fat monitors.

These technologies deepen knowledge of the human body leading to athletes being able to compete for a longer period of time and at older ages.

+Streaming VideoAttack of the Show, The Tech in Sports

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Technology has greatly advanced the equipment, protection, and clothing worn by athletes today. This clothing can enhance the performance of an athlete by keeping them comfortable in the environment whether it be hot or cold. With the use of science equipment can be tested and improved to ensure greater protection and reduce the risk of injury. Shape Memory Alloys & Thermocolor change for heat

release/retentions Nano-Tex Materials for stain/spill repellent Thermochromic dyes used for monitoring body tempature

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+Assistive Technologies

This growing area of technology, assistive devices enable athletes with disabilities to participate sports. These devices range from simple to complex to help professional athletes competing in the Olympics to locals playing community leagues. Sports that have greatly affected by these devices include:

Sledge (sled) Hockey Wheelchair Basketball Adaptive Sailing Nordic skiing

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+ SOURCES

http://www.topendsports.com/resources/technology.htm

http://www.ulster.ac.uk/scienceinsociety/technologyinsport.html

http://www.slideshare.net/corematerials/the-role-of-technology-in-sporting-performance

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology_and_sports

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=c_YEpWUFmAg

 

 

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