Technology noun Meaning using knowledge and skills of science and industries to create devices machines or systems that provide a solution to a problem From the Greek words tekhnologia meaning systematic treatment and ID: 1031872
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2. What is Technology?This is what the dictionary says:Technology(noun)Meaning: using knowledge and skills of science and industries to create devices, machines or systems that provide a solution to a problem.From the Greek words tekhnologia meaning systematic treatment and tekhnē meaning art and skill.Plural -gies.Derived forms: technological (adjective), technologically (adverb), technologist (noun).
3. What role does technology play in sports?The technology we use in our everyday life is constantly changing due to research and development of creative ideas. It is not surprising that the use of technology in sports is increasing. Innovative products are constantly being tested and tried out in almost every sport at elite level to develop the game or improve the experience for spectators.New technologies are improving the comfort, safety and performance of athletes too.
4. How has technology changed football?Football stadiumsThe football industry embraces new technology to develop the game and the experience for the fans.Some of the technological advancements and the changes they have made in the industry are obvious.QR codes on ticketsBall design and manufacturingArtificial surfacesLatest football boot designWhat might not be so obvious is the technology used during the football match.
5. What technology is used in football that might not be seen by the spectators?Some of the more hidden technology being used in a game of football might include:Video Assisted Referee (VAR)Goal Line Technology (GLT)Electronic Performance and Tracking System (EPTS)
6. What is VAR?VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee.Have you ever been playing a match and an incident occurs but you can’t decide what happened or who was at fault?It would be so helpful to be able to go back in time and look again in more detail.VAR allows this to happen!
7. How does VAR improve the game?The role of the referee is very demanding.Referees are highly trained but in such a fast-moving game with multiple players on a vast pitch, it is likely that some of the action is missed. This is when VAR can support the referee to make the correct call on game-changing incidents.
8. How does VAR work?Multiple cameras around the stadium record all the action on the pitch.An incident occurs!The referee will let the VAR team know or they will let the referee know. The VAR team communicate with the referee throughout the match and can confirm if the right decisions have been made. VAR will replay the action using lots of screens to see what is happening from different angles. They can review an incident in slow motion, frame by frame, so the actions are clear.The referee will be informed via their headset of what the VAR can see in the video.The referee will use the information from the VAR to make a decision, however, the referee might decide to review the footage for themselves before making a call.
9. When is VAR used?Click on the text for the picture to appear and then click again for it to disappear.GoalsRed CardsPenaltiesIdentify PlayersVAR can be used to check whether an infringement should stop a goal from being awarded.VAR can be used to check whether to award a penalty kick. VAR can be used to take a more detailed look at an incident before a red card is given.VAR can be used to identify players that are involved in an incident and need to be sanctioned.
10. What is GLT?GLT stands for Goal Line Technology.Have you ever tried to shoot the ball into a goal but not been sure if the ball got over the goal line?It would be so helpful to be able to digitally alert the referee if the whole of the ball has crossed the goal line.GLT allows this to happen!
11. How does GLT improve the game?Referees do their very best to make the correct decision using the information they have, but occasionally, errors are made.You can imagine how frustrating this must feel to the team, their fans as well as the referee.Goal Line Technology is a digital way of tracking the position of the ball.There has been many cases in football where the referee made a call on whether a goal should be awarded, only for television replay to reveal that the decision was wrong. The technology is fast! The referee will receive the alert within one second so they can give an immediate response to the teams and fans.
12. How does GLT work?Cameras installed high in the stadium can follow a smartball that contains sensors. This system uses computer software to detect the movement of the ball and will alert the referee when the whole ball has crossed the goal line. Magnets placed underground and around the goal can detect when a ball with receptors passes through the magnetic field and over the goal line. This software will calculate the position of the ball and alert the referee.There are a few different technologies that can be used to track the ball during the match using cameras or magnetic fields.
13. What is EPTS?This is wearable technology either in the form of a chest belt or a tight shirt that has sensors to record data about the players.EPTS stands for Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems.
14. What data can EPTS track?Position on the pitch throughout the match;Movement through the game and training like their speed and steps;Physical condition, such as their temperature and heart rate.It can track a player’s:
15. What does EPTS improve football?The data can help me to reduce injuries in players and keep players in good health.The data collected from each player can used to look at performance, tactics and the health of players.Click on the coach and doctor to find out more.I can use the information from EPTS to select substitutions during a match and give players targeted training to improve their performance. I will also review games after the match to help us build strategies for future games.New technologies in football as becoming more important than ever to collect large amounts of data related to the performance and wellbeing of football players.
16. Maybe the next time you are watching a football match, you might spot some of the technology working to improve the beautiful game.Could you see yourself playing a role in the development of football in the future?
17. What STEM careers are there in football?Many young boys and girls aspire to become a professional football player, however, there are many STEM job opportunities within football too and new roles are constantly being created as technology advances.Could you see yourself becoming:A data analyser reading EPTS to enhance players' tactics?A mathematician researching the perfect football?An engineer improving stadium safety?A web developer designing an impressive football club website?A biomechanics researcher helping how to develop players?A broadcast engineer bringing the game to the fans at home?A material designer developing performance enhancing sports clothing?A nutritionist improving player health?A sports scientist looking at how the body performs during exercise to suggest how to improve performance?
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