Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics from Coursera

Sports analytics now include massive datasets from athletes and teams that quantify both training and competition efforts. Wearable technology devices are being worn by athletes everyday and provide considerable opportunities for an in-depth look at the stress and recovery of athletes across entire seasons. The capturing of these large datasets has led to new hypotheses and strategies regarding injury prevention as well as detailed feedback for athletes to try and optimize training and recovery.

This course is an introduction to wearable technology devices and their use in training and competition as part of the larger field of sport sciences. It includes an introduction to the physiological principles that are relevant to exercise training and sport performance and how wearable devices can be used to help characterize both training and performance. It includes access to some large sport team datasets and uses programming in python to explore concepts related to training, recovery and performance.

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Introduction to Wearable Technology

In this module, we will introduce different types of wearable devices that are used by athletes and teams to improve training and recovery. We will start by highlighting what types of sensors are used within the wearable devices and how the data coming from these sensors can provide insights, such as training intensity and or physiologic “readiness”.

External Loads of Wearable Technology

In this module, we will focus on what we have introduced as “external” measures. We will point out some of the (inaccurate) assumptions that are made regarding external measures of “load” and “effort”. In addition, we will outline how the continuous use of wearable devices has led to new opportunities for quantifying effort as well as (in theory) reducing injury and improving performance. We will finish by describing the “acute to chronic workload” and the reasons it has gained a lot of attention in the past several years.

Internal Measures of Wearable Technology

In this module, we will dive more into the physiology of training and recovery, focusing on what we have introduced as “internal” measures. We will further explore the use of internal sensors to provide a glimpse of how the individual athlete is responding to the stress induced by training and/or competition. We will also highlight the pros and cons of using internal measures to evaluate individual and team training and recovery.

Combination of Internal and External Wearable Technology

In this module, we combine external and internal measures to provide a much more nuanced look at training and recovery. The external measures can provide a highly quantified evaluation of the movements and motions that have taken place, while the internal measures provide feedback about how the athlete is tolerating the training. Combining them can be instrumental for evaluating performance improvements and preventing or reducing overuse injuries.

Global Metrics

In this module, we will discuss the exciting new global metrics that have been developed and/or used by many of the consumer devices that are available today. Although these new metrics are exciting, we want to be cognizant of the limitations of these devices. Therefore, we will discuss what sensors are actually employed to provide these new metrics and highlight where validation is feasible.

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Provides an overview of the evolving use of wearable technology in sports sciences, providing a comprehensive foundation for understanding its applications in athlete training and monitoring

Employs real-world datasets from sports teams to offer practical insights into training, recovery, and performance optimization

Led by instructors with expertise in the field of sports analytics, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the course content

Covers both external and internal measures of wearable technology, providing a holistic understanding of athlete monitoring

Designed for individuals with a background in sport sciences, exercise physiology, or related fields

Emphasizes the use of Python for data analysis, giving learners hands-on experience with a widely used programming language in sports analytics

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Review relevant statistics

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Improve understanding of statistical concepts used throughout the course.

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Review basic probability and statistical inference.
Review hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.
Practice solving applied statistics problems.

Compile a Glossary of Wearable Technology Terms

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Build a comprehensive glossary of key terms related to wearable technology to enhance your understanding of the subject matter.

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Gather terms from course materials and other sources.
Define each term clearly and concisely.
Organize the glossary alphabetically or by topic.

Connect with Professionals in Sports Technology

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Meet and connect with professionals in the field of sports technology to expand your network and gain insights into industry trends.

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Attend industry events and conferences.
Join online communities related to sports technology.
Reach out to individuals on LinkedIn.

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Follow Tutorials on Wearable Technology Applications

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Explore online tutorials to enhance your understanding of how wearable devices are used in sports science and training.

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Search for tutorials on wearable technology in sports.
Follow step-by-step guides on using specific wearable devices.
Experiment with data analysis techniques used in wearable technology.

Practice Analyzing Wearable Data with Python

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Develop your ability to process and interpret wearable data using Python, a key skill in the field of sports analytics.

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Import data from wearable devices into Python.
Use Python libraries for data cleaning and visualization.
Practice extracting insights from wearable data.

Attend a Workshop on Wearable Technology in Sports

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Attend a workshop led by experts to gain hands-on experience with wearable devices and their applications in sports.

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Research available workshops.
Register for a relevant workshop.
Participate actively in the workshop.

Create a wearable data visualization dashboard

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Gain practical experience in visualizing and analyzing wearable data.

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Choose a wearable data source and collect data.
Explore and clean the data.
Design and develop a data visualization dashboard.
Interpret and analyze the results.

Create a blog post or article on the applications of wearable technology in sports

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Prepare a blog post or article to summarize and communicate the applications of wearable technology in the field of sports, showcasing your understanding of the course concepts.

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Research and gather information on the topic.
Organize and outline the main points.
Write a draft of the article or blog post.
Revise and edit the content.
Publish and promote your work.

Develop a Training Plan with Wearable Metrics

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Design a personalized training plan that incorporates data from wearable devices to optimize performance and recovery.

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Analyze your current training data.
Research best practices for training with wearable metrics.
Create a customized training plan.
Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.

Build a Wearable Technology Dashboard

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Create an interactive dashboard that visualizes wearable data to enhance your monitoring and analysis capabilities.

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Gather requirements for the dashboard.
Design the dashboard's user interface.
Develop the backend for data processing.
Deploy the dashboard for use.

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Learners who complete Wearable Technologies and Sports Analytics will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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Sports Scientist

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Athletic Trainer

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Personal Trainer

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Fitness Instructor

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Sports Psychologist

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Exercise Physiologist

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Data Scientist

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Biostatistician

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Healthcare Administrator

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Health Policy Analyst

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Medical Device Sales Representative

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Athletic Director

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