Summary of Technology in Sports

My blog all semester has been predominately about the impact of technology on sports.  What better to do then than a summary of technology in sports?

Technology has changed the way we prepare and play games, what we wear and equipment we use during the games, and how we even view the games as fans.  It has allowed for better information to be available for competing athletes.  This allows them to be better prepared for the games, which leads to a better quality game by both teams.  Technology in shoes has helped athletes to run faster and jump higher.  Technology has helped make jersey materials lighter, making athletes split seconds faster.  Sometimes, a split-second is the difference between a touchdown being scored or not, or a runner being safe or out at a base.  Equipment advances because of technology has allowed athletes to perform better as well.  For instance, the way tennis rackets are put together is much more advanced now than in the past.  Different materials are used for the strings, leading to faster hit speeds and more solid contact.  And finally, as I talked about in my last blog, the many options available to fans to view the game is growing rapidly.  It is almost impossible for a fan to be oblivious to what is going on in the sporting world with all the avenues we now have to watch games.

Just like any firm or market needs to adapt to technology, the world of sports had to do the same.  The sporting market has been willing to do so, and it has led to a better overall experience for the fan because of increased performance by the players.  This better performance and viewing capability was made possible by technology.