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"To tech or not to tech?" A critical decision-making framework for implementing technology in sport
Windt, Johann MacDonald, Kerry Taylor, David Zumbo, Bruno D. Sporer, Ben C. Martin, David T.
Windt, Johann
MacDonald, Kerry
Taylor, David
Zumbo, Bruno D.
Sporer, Ben C.
Martin, David T.
Abstract
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.
Keywords
analytics, measurement, wearable devices, global positioning systems
Date
2020
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Athletic Training
Book
Volume
55
Issue
9
Page Range
902-910
Article Number
ACU Department
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
License
All rights reserved
File Access
Open