Technical support

Technical support

1. Sports technology can be used to improve performance in two main ways; helping the performer to perfect technique through analysis, refining playing kit and equipment to give an edge

2. Performance analysis; works on two main disciplines; Biomechanics (works on movement techniques), Notational analysis (focuses on growth movements)

3. Motion analysis; performers move through, execute their skill, on a force plate and basic motion captured. Data recieved can inform whether energy is being wasted and technique could be improved

4. Elite performers in 21st century; elite performers have access to sport science in the following ways;

   • Training schedules prepared by experts to maximise fitness
   • Diet and fluid intake controlled
   • Clothing and equipment designed to give an edge
   • Sports vision specialists
   • Performances analysed in detail
   • Sports psychologists

5. The role of national agencies

   • Centralised model; elite sports supported by state
   • Decentralised model; no single agency takes control