XSCI 3820 - Sport Science and Technology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

This course explores the current state of science and technology in sport, both for performance and safety. Materials and design of equipment will be covered, as well as new technologies and instrumentation for tracking performance and risk factors. Additionally, the use of common technology such as "smartphones" and video will be explored. Basic computer software and methods for analyzing everyday sporting data with excel and other computing tools will be introduced. Students will be exposed to data collection and analysis using tools that are available to consumers, sport enthusiasts, and researchers. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the basic instrumentation commonly used to acquire sport science data. 2. Utilize simple video tools to collect and analyze variables that may be of interest to spectators, coaches, or trainers. 3. Explain the evolution and development of equipment advances in sport--both from a safety and a performance standpoint. 4. Explain basic material properties that affect sporting equipment and game-play. 5. Evaluate consumer-available sensors and "smartphone" apps that are marketed to coaches and enthusiasts for athlete development. 6. Employ Excel and similar computing platforms for simple calculations and analysis of collected data.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2017 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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