'To Tech or Not to Tech?' A Critical Decision-Making Framework for Implementing Technology in Sport
| Autor: | David Taylor, Ben C Sporer, Johann Windt, Kerry MacDonald, Bruno D. Zumbo, David T. Martin |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Technology
Computer science Sports science Compromise media_common.quotation_subject Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Risk Assessment 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine wearable devices Great Rift analytics Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Wearable technology Simple (philosophy) media_common business.industry 030229 sport sciences General Medicine Current Concepts Purchasing Risk analysis (engineering) Delay Discounting Analytics global positioning systems Global Positioning System measurement business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery Sports |
| Zdroj: | J Athl Train |
| Popis: | The current technological age has created exponential growth in the availability of technology and data in every industry, including sport. It is tempting to get caught up in the excitement of purchasing and implementing technology, but technology has a potential dark side that warrants consideration. Before investing in technology, it is imperative to consider the potential roadblocks, including its limitations and the contextual challenges that compromise implementation in a specific environment. A thoughtful approach is therefore necessary when deciding whether to implement any given technology into practice. In this article, we review the vision and pitfalls behind technology's potential in sport science and medicine applications and then present a critical decision-making framework of 4 simple questions to help practitioners decide whether to purchase and implement a given technology. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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