Aidan Farrell
TED TALKS
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David Epstein: Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger?
In this Ted Talk, David Epstein discusses the influence of technology on modern sport. He starts off using current world record holder in the 100m, Usain Bolt, and a former record holder, Jesse Owens. There is a big difference in both their best times, but Epstein explains that if Owens ran on a high tech track he would have only been a step behind Bolt. Another example similar to this is a sub four minute mile. He explains how if many of today’s runners ran on a cinder track they would not have broken that barrier. Epstein continues his discussion
. He also thinks it can track the trajectory of the ball and tell the receiver exactly where to be. Along with this he mentions how everybody wants to be or feel what their favorite athlete does. With this technology, viewers could get the experience of being on the field without actually and focuses on athlete’s bodies in general. It was originally thought that elite athletes were average body types. It was discovered that certain body types perform better in certain areas. Because of this a “big bang of body types” happened and most sports are filled with athletes with the perfect bodies to perform well. He uses Michael Phelps and the mile world record holder as an example. There is a seven inch height difference but they have the same inseam. Long legs and a short torso are better for running while the opposite is better for swimming. The main idea of the video was that humans haven’t evolved but with more technology and a better understanding of the human body, athletes can now perform better that previous generations.
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How augmented reality will change sports ... and build empathy
Former NFL punter, Chris Kluwe, discusses the effect augmented reality can have on sports in the near future. With new devices like the Oculus Rift and Google Glass, people can pretty much wear somebody else’s shoes for the day. Kluwe thinks this will be good in the NFL because it will make the game faster. As the game gets faster more people watch. He thinks that heads up displays could show plays as well as give warnings about rushers and open receivers as well. In addition to that he thinks it could map the trajectory of the ball so the receivers know exactly where to be. Everybody wants to know what their favorite athlete is experiencing on the field and this technology allows them to do that without even being on the field. A first person display would give a unique view of the game which would increase viewers of it. Kluwe thinks augmented reality would be only beneficial as long as the NFL allowed it.
I think exercise science today is really focusing on prevention. Alot of diseases and health conditions that are epidemics today can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. Two of these conditions are obesity and cardiovascular diseases.I think exericse can be considered medicine. Another big thing today is brain injuries in sport. I believe we will progress greatly in this area in the future.