"So It's Like 2K, Right?" Technological Supports in the Design of an Athletic Program

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 14
  In Roundtable Session: Division II, Transitions, and Support Systems Within Athletics

Abstract

Athletics play a central role in the lives of many youth, with recent reports finding that more than 20 millions youth ages 6-12 participate in one or more sports endeavor. While many efforts have been made to bridge between sports and education through sports-motivated math and science problems, these efforts overlook the true potential of this intersection. In this paper we present the design of a program that pushes youth to experiment with data and programming through wearable sensors. The utilization of data and programming in a practice linked setting is aimed to improve athletic performance, as well as problem solving and critique of technology.

Authors

• Stephanie T. Jones, Northwestern University

• Marcelo Worsley, Northwestern University

• Melissa Renae Perez, University of Michigan

• Khalil Anderson, Northwestern University

• Michael Smith, Northwestern University

• Jacoya Thompson, Northwestern University