Development of a sports technology quality framework

Area of Science:

• Sports Technology Evaluation
• Framework Development
• Industry Standards

Background:

• Need for standardized tools to evaluate sports technologies effectively.
• Importance of evidence-based approaches in sports tech assessment.
• Current gaps in sports technology evaluation processes.

Approach:

• Conducted a comprehensive review of existing standards, guidelines, and research.
• Developed a draft framework for sports technology evaluation.
• Utilized a two-round Delphi survey with 55 sports industry experts for feedback and refinement.

Key Points:

• The final framework comprises 25 measurable features across five quality pillars.
• Pillars include Quality Assurance & Measurement, Established Benefit, Ethics & Security, User Experience, and Data Management.
• Specific features cover accuracy, validity, privacy, usability, and interoperability.

Conclusions:

• The framework optimizes sports technology design, refinement, and quality.
• It provides guidance for organizational purchasing decisions.
• Facilitates a common language for improved decision-making among stakeholders.