Building the Foundations for Information Communication in Sports Science and Its Use in Decision Making

Abstract

ABSTRACT A central component of sport science is the development of systematic analytical frameworks to enhance performance through processes that include data collection and analysis to generate insights. Moreover, sport scientists are tasked with preparing information to be communicated with stakeholders to support better decision making. Communication of information using visuals is becoming one of the most in-demand skills of the sport scientist, but this is just one part of a more complex process because effective information transfer requires more than the production of charts and reports. To promote effective communication, modern sport scientists must be able to gain a clear understanding of diverse data structures and the best way to represent them. They must also develop competency in the disciplines of data management, visual design, and information delivery, which can improve the processes of visualizing, reporting, and storytelling. This article focuses on key aspects related to the collection of information and the communication of findings.