Elite sport is big business and the amounts of money invested in, and available for, achieving success are increasing. In such a competitive environment, innovation which can provide an advantage is much sought-after and it is in this context that the application of technology to sport is becoming more and more prevalent and providing a growing range of career opportunities.
By completing this unit, you will consider the variety of ways in which technology is being used in sport to enhance both performance and the experience of sport for performers and for spectators. You will also develop an appreciation of some of the counter-arguments regarding the increasing use of technology in sport.