Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World
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Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World

Driving Positive Change Through the Use of Data and AI

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eBook - PDF

Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World

Driving Positive Change Through the Use of Data and AI

About this book

Discover how the explosions in data analytics, AI, and digital communication are benefiting sports and sports fans around the world

In Sports and Technology Have The Power To Change The World: Driving Positive Change Through The Use of Data and AI, the Director of Microsoft Sports, Jon Flynn, delivers an insightful new take on the transformative power of sport and its ability to unite people, break down barriers, and generate positive change. The author explains the critical role that technology has played in growing the impact of sporting events and enabling social change while fostering community improvement.

In the book, you'll explore many of the ways in which sports, enabled by new tech, have made significant contributions to society and promoted individual development, health, and wellbeing. You'll also find:

  • Discussions of green technologies and climate and sustainability initiatives linked to sport, with a case study about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
  • Explorations of the impact of advanced data analytics, with a case study focusing on the 2013 NBA Final matchup between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs
  • How sport scientists are optimizing player performance


Perfect for anyone interested in the intersection of sport, society, and technology, Sports and Technology Have The Power To Change The World is an easy to read and endlessly fascinating look at how the unique combination of athletics and tech makes the world a better place.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781394227709
eBook ISBN
9781394227730
Edition
1
Topic
Business
Subtopic
Data Mining
Index
Business

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1 The Impact of Advanced Data Analytics: 2013 NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs
  7. Chapter 2 Using Sports Science to Optimize Player Performance: 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany’s Victory
  8. Chapter 3 Social Media Takes the Olympics by Storm: 2016 Rio Olympics: The Refugee Olympic Team Is the Winner
  9. Chapter 4 The Role of Biometric Tech in Shaping the Game: 2016 NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors
  10. Chapter 5 The Impact of Live Streaming and Digital Media: The 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto
  11. Chapter 6 Digital Communication as a Catalyst for Peacebuilding: 2018 Winter Olympics: Unified Korean Team
  12. Chapter 7 Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Fan Experience: 2018 FIFA World Cup: France’s Victory
  13. Chapter 8 Digital Activism: 2019 Women’s World Cup: United States Victory
  14. Chapter 9 Ensuring the Health and Safety of Athletes and Staff: Tokyo 2020 Olympics: COVID-19 Delays
  15. Chapter 10 Green Technologies and Climate and Sustainability Initiatives: The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
  16. Chapter 11 ChatGPT and OpenAI: Revolutionizing the World of Sports
  17. Acknowledgments
  18. About the Author
  19. Index
  20. EULA