Authors : Oliver Rotachukwu Ngwoke, Okechukwu Kingsley Oforka, Oliver I. Abbah, Perpetual Chinyere Ofili and John Ezebuilo Ogugua
Abstract: There is a continuous change in the field of athletics due to technology. This study explores the use of various types of technology in sports and athletic training. The researchers adopted a documentary research approach to gather relevant literatures. Results of literature reviewed show that technology steadily changes the way athletics are played, what kinds of sports are played how injuries are treated and improves performance results. Technologies in athletics are man-made means engineered to reach human goals or interests in a particular sport. The use of technology in athletic training provides a technical means through which athletes tries to enhance their competitive and training environments so as to improve their overall athletic performance. The use of technology in athletic training involves the application of specialized equipment and technologies to execute athletic tasks more efficiently. To trhis end, athletes and coaches must be aware of evidence-based sport technologies and make careful choices about how it affects their performances.
Oliver Rotachukwu Ngwoke, Okechukwu Kingsley Oforka, Oliver I. Abbah, Perpetual Chinyere Ofili and John Ezebuilo Ogugua, 2019. Use of Technology in Sports and Athletic Training. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 5408-5412.