by David Penny | Feb 1, 2016 | Sports Data, Sports Development, Sports Research, Sports Science, Uncategorized
Last month we conducted a survey on Sports Discovery looking into the views on Sport Science careers; questions included what fundamental skills are needed to succeed in High Performance Sport and what methods are used to further develop your career. We had hundreds...
by David Penny | Mar 13, 2015 | Sports
Without a formal qualification in Sports Science, I’ve had to work hard to understand the reasons behind the types of analytical work I’ve undertaken for clients. My degree was as far from sports science as you could get (business and engineering), but...
by David Penny | Nov 14, 2014 | Sports , Sports Data
It seems that for anyone wanting to display their data analysis talents, sporting data is the first place they look. From The Guardian and BBC, to individuals working with free to use software, whenever there’s a significant sporting event, or even when there isn’t,...
by David Penny | Jul 28, 2014 | Sports , Sports News And Events
To celebrate the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the BBC have devised a 60 second test to determine which sport you are best suited to. Covering areas such as: Height, Pain Tolerance, Aggressiveness, Co-ordination, and Focus, it’s a fun way to learn which sport...
by David Penny | Jun 4, 2014 | Sports , Sports News And Events
Long lazy summer days; the sound of leather on willow; vuvuzela orchestras; Brazilian football chants; strawberries and cream; Thames rowing; Lewis and Nico. We’re in for a summer of sport, and with it comes a summer of sports’ data. To get the ball...
