Tech for Sport

Learn all about technology in sport - including how it’s being used to train athletes and improve inclusion.

About this
lesson

Discover the different ways in which technology is used in sport - from training athletes and helping them avoid injury to supporting referees in making decisions.

What will students learn?

  • How technology is used to support sports officials in their decision-making
  • How technology is used to develop sports equipment and to support inclusion in sports
  • Hear from our role model Vanessa Wallace – a British Paralympic Shot Put Athlete
  • How technology is used to help athletes train and improve performance
  • Examples of a variety of future careers students could follow in these areas

What you'll need for this lesson

Pens, pencils, paper or computer design software to complete the optional challenge.

Published: 12 Oct 2020

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