Technology In Sports Research Paper

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Technology is now an integrated part of our life, and whether we like it or hate it, we can't deny that it has many advantages across many disciplines. One of the most surprising fields where new technologies are taking over, is the field of sports. Sports and tech don't really go hand in hand as people who are very active, spend little time indoors and are not so connected with new technologies. However, technology is slowly but steadily taking over the world of sports. And while there may take some time until athletes will be able to train in virtual realities, there are many affordable innovations that can improve the functionality of sports centers. In what follows, we will discuss just a few gadgets and gizmos that can be beneficial to …show more content…

The great thing about these scorer tables is that they have many purposes. They can be used to keep the audience engaged by displaying messages about the game, information about the players or special animations in key moments during games. They can also be used to make money through advertising. Although digital scoring tables debuted in impressive basketball courts where NBA games were played, nowadays they are very common and affordable and they can even be found in school gymnasiums. Another cool technology that can improve a sports center is a central control system which can remotely control different elements such as the lights, electric folding basketball backstops, electric gym divider curtains and many other elements. It is basically the sport center equivalent of a smart …show more content…

Nonetheless, there are many training aids that can be found nowadays, in order to help different athletes improve their performance. For example, golf players can try golf swing analyzers. These small gadgets can be mounted either on the golf club or a glove, and they can measure different swing parameters in order to help players improve their swing. Similar devices can also be found in other sports. For example, an analyzer for baseball players which is mounted on the bat and measures parameters such as bat speed or attack angle. There is also an option for basketball players which consists of a gadget installed inside a special

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