Sports Science Module 2 - Player Tracking/Wearable Technology: Foundational Concepts
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NATA's Sports Science and Data Analytics Task Force recommends completing Module 1 before viewing this module, as it provides the essential foundation for the entire series. After finishing Module 1, the remaining modules may be completed in any order.
Abstract:
Wearable technology is advancing at an astounding rate. From measuring performance metrics such as distance, accelerations, decelerations, velocity, to physiological data such as heart rate, respiratory rate, blood sugar level, health and performance professionals are leveraging data to make better informed clinical decisions. For years, this technology has only been reserved for elite athletes and professional teams due to a high price tag. This is no longer the case as most smart phones and smart watches can measure the same data as expensive technology. Therefore, the purpose of this presentation is to educate the foundational concepts of wearable technology to the AT so they can begin to implement into their practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Define player tracking and wearable technology.
- Understand the role of the AT in the utilization of player tracking and wearable technology for injury risk mitigation, return to performance, performance optimization, and recovery.
- Appraise common player tracking and wearable technologies available for the AT to select and implement into their practice.
- Design a strategic plan/protocol to implement player tracking and wearable technologies.
Level:
Essential
Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility
CEUs:
1.0 Category A
Keywords: sports science, wearable, technology, performance, data, measurables, practice model, tracking,
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Adam Annaccone EdD, ATC, CES
Dr. Adam Annaccone joined the UT Arlington Athletic Training Program faculty as an Assistant Clinical Professor in January 2020 and directs the program's Standardized Patient Lab.
For over 18 years, he has worked in educational and clinical settings, serving as a Licensed Athletic Trainer, a Corrective Exercise Specialist and a Performance Enhancement Specialist. Additionally, he has extensive experience working as an independent contractor for several professional athletes, providing movement assessments and targeted neuromuscular manual therapy and corrective/performance exercise programs. In December, 2020, he was named to the Scientific Advisor Board for the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In 2018, he served as a consultant for the newly formed Sports Therapy Academic Program at Ono Academic College in Tel Aviv, Israel. Prior to moving to Texas in 2016, Dr. Annaccone spent three seasons with the NBA Phoenix Suns organization on their highly regarded sports medicine staff, serving as Performance & Recovery Specialist/ Assistant Athletic Trainer.
As a distinguished presenter, he has provided over 60 presentations, both nationally and internationally. In 2018 he served as Keynote Presenter for the first Sports Therapy Conference in Tel Aviv, Israel.
He is an active member of the profession of athletic training, serving on various local, regional and national athletic training committees; most recently as District 6 Representative for Texas and Arkansas for the NATA Government Affairs Committee, a member of the District 6 ATs Care Team and the Chair of the Task Force for Sports Science, Health and Data Analytics for the NATA. In 2013, he was recognized by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) with the NATA Young Professionals’ Committee National Distinction Award.
He received his doctoral degree from Indiana University of PA in 2017 in Administration and Leadership Studies, a Master’s degree from Clarion University in 2006 and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.