Sports Technology: Introduction (01:08)

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New technologies help improve athletic performance. Applications include coaching methods, health and well-being, and monitoring.

Football/Soccer (05:00)

Scientists develop a soccer ball for the 2010 World Cup; balls behave differently at various altitudes and whether they are wet or dry. Thermal bonding technology makes a ball nearly waterproof. Experts test shape, size retention, and water absorption.

Winter Sports (02:51)

Field development is a significant aspect of the sports industry. Turin's bobsled track and adjustable ski jumps feature revolutionary engineering with limited environmental impact.

Footwear (01:55)

Footballers need strong, supportive shoes. In 2009, Adidas releases "high speed" shoes that feature a sprint skin and sprint frame. Air conditioned soles are a crucial component of most sports shoes.

Integrated Training System (04:22)

A stride sensor inside a running shoe and a wireless heart rate transmitter inside a shirt communicate with a wrist unit. Experts use the data to analyze training sessions. Scientists are working on technology to help develop breathing muscles.

Winter Apparel (03:30)

Sportswear companies use technological advances to enhance athletic performance; see power bands and ice hockey suits. Nike's advanced innovation team tries to solve athlete problems in innovative ways.

Advanced Swimwear (03:48)

Speedo teams with NASA and Olympic athletes to develop a swimsuit to reduce drag. The LZR Racer has no stitching. Technology revolutionizes the way we play sports.

Credits: Sports Technology (00:26)

Credits: Sports Technology