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