Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World : Driving Positive Change Through the Use of Data and AI.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flynn, Jon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports--Statistics.

Sports.

Mathematical statistics--Computer programs.

Mathematical statistics.

Artificial intelligence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (179 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2024.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Impact of Advanced Data Analytics: 2013 NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs

Chapter 2 Using Sports Science to Optimize Player Performance: 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany's Victory

Chapter 3 Social Media Takes the Olympics by Storm: 2016 Rio Olympics: The Refugee Olympic Team Is the Winner

Chapter 4 The Role of Biometric Tech in Shaping the Game: 2016 NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors

Chapter 5 The Impact of Live Streaming and Digital Media: The 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto

Chapter 6 Digital Communication as a Catalyst for Peacebuilding: 2018 Winter Olympics: Unified Korean Team

Chapter 7 Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Fan Experience: 2018 FIFA World Cup: France's Victory

Chapter 8 Digital Activism: 2019 Women's World Cup: United States Victory

Chapter 9 Ensuring the Health and Safety of Athletes and Staff: Tokyo 2020 Olympics: COVID-19 Delays

Chapter 10 Green Technologies and Climate and Sustainability Initiatives: The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Chapter 11 ChatGPT and OpenAI: Revolutionizing the World of Sports

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

EULA.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Flynn, Jon Sports and Technology Have the Power to Change the World

ISBN:

9781394227730

1394227736

OCLC:

1420139081