Fast Talk

369: How Coaches and Athletes Interact with Data

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May 1, 2025
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INSIGHT

Emergence of Sports HCI

  • Sports HCI studies how athletes and coaches interact with data technologies and its impact on their training and relationships.
  • It highlights ethical questions and psychological effects beyond just data analysis itself.
ANECDOTE

Spring Break for Learning

  • Mollie took a spring break to attend Dr. Steven Seiler's early-morning course in Europe, waking up at 3:30 a.m. daily.
  • She valued the experience for the knowledge and interaction it provided despite the tough schedule.
INSIGHT

Athletes as Primary Data Users

  • Sports HCI research initially focused on athletes because they are the direct data sources.
  • Athletes use data for motivation, goal tracking, community, and adherence through gamification and visualizations.
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