NSCA CPSS Chapter 9: Characteristics of Tracking Systems and Load Monitoring UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NSCA CPSS Chapter 9: Characteristics of
Tracking Systems and Load Monitoring
UPDATED Study Guide QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
- Two categories for tracking athletes - CORRECT ANSWERS
positional systems


wearable microsensors


Optical tracking (OT) - CORRECT ANSWERS use of multiple
cameras around environment to record positions of objects and create
two dimensional construct of movement patterns


Why are optical solutions appealing for tracking athletes - CORRECT
ANSWERS regulations that prevent use of wearables


noninvasive solution


Disadvantages of OT - CORRECT ANSWERS Costly
Lack portability
May not connect to fixtures in away facilities
Collects only 2D info (neglects vertical position)

, Radio Frequency Technology (RFID) - CORRECT ANSWERS
antennae or anchor nodes positioned around playing field
which interact with chip worn by athlete


alternative to position system


advantage to RFID - CORRECT ANSWERS overcomes issue
of


1. changes in illumination quality with OT


2. satellite signal connection in built up stadiums with GPS


disadvantages to RFID - CORRECT ANSWERS Potential
electronic interference
Signal instability
Costs to install and maintain
Lack portability
Collects only 2D info (also anchor nodes at different heights can give
3D)


ultra-wideband (UWB) - CORRECT ANSWERS type of RFID
with bandwidth greater than 500 MHz


benefits of UWB over RFID - CORRECT ANSWERS large
amounts of data with little energy