Whether amateur or professional, televised to millions or played amongst friends at a local park, sports have increasingly become integrated with the latest modern technologies.
As fans and viewers, we can watch live rugby or soccer from our phones, check play-by-play statistics, and wager on the results, all while sharing thoughts via our favorite social networks. As participants, we can wear running watches that monitor our health, use scouting tools to plan games against rival teams, then use software to dissect and analyze every move.
The science and study of elite sports:
An entire scientific and technological ecosystem has evolved around sports, which has never become more apparent than in professional competitions. In the past, the humble manager of a soccer team chose the players, planned tactics, and was even largely responsible for transfer decisions. These days, they have entire coaching teams, featuring dedicated specialists such as data analysts and nutritionists, plus a small army of scouting and technical staff at elite clubs.
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