Introduction to Technology in Sports

Sr.No.

Topics

Hours

1.    

Introduction

Sustainable Design of Sports Products

Sustainable Manufacturing of Sports Products

2

2.    

 

Instrumentation Technology 

Instrumentation of Sports Equipment

Smart Devices and Technologies for Sports

Instrumentation of athletes

Technologies in Exertion Games

 

4

3.    

Apparel and Protection Equipment 

Design and Mechanics of Running Shoes

Sports Apparel

Sports Helmets

Design and Mechanics of Mountaineering Equipment

 

3

4.    

Sports Implements (racquets, clubs, bats, sticks) 

Golf Club Construction, Design and Performance

Tennis Racquet

Mechanical Behaviour of Baseball and Softball Bats

 

3

5.    

Sports Balls 

The Science and Engineering of Golf Balls

Solid Mechanics and Aerodynamics of Cricket Balls

Mechanical and Aerodynamic Behaviour of Baseballs and Softballs

Hockey balls

Oval Shaped Sports Balls: Aerodynamics, Friction and Bounce Aerodynamics and Court Interaction of Tennis

Aerodynamics and Construction of Modern Soccer Balls

6

6.    

Sports Surfaces and Facilities 

Artificial Turf

Natural Turf Sports Surfaces

Design of Sports Facilities

4

7.    

Software’s in Sports

Football

Cricket

Athletics

Tennis

Volleyball

8

 

Total

30

Catalogue Code: TH4260
Course Type: Generic Elective Course
Total Credit: 2
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 30
Internal Marks: 40
External Marks : 60
Total Marks: 50
Primary Purpose of Course: 1.To demonstrate an understanding of Technologies used in different Sports 2. To provide a deeper insight into the current status of sports technology 3. To identify the need of technology in sports
Course Code: 0405210304