Transformation of digital technology usage in alpine skiing

The aim of this master's thesis is to investigate the potential, conditions and prerequisites for a successful transformation of digital technology use practices from the performance sector to the junior sector and mass sports. To this end, qualitative data collection was carried out in the form of 18 semi-structured interviews with experts from the sector. From the results, it can be concluded that a transformation of digital technologies towards the junior level makes sense above all. Especially the openness of the coaches as well as the interpretation of newly acquired data are necessary for a transformation. There are too few points of contact and overlaps with the performance sector for a transformation toward mass sports. Mainly, the goals between these two sectors are too different. In performance sports, what counts in the end is who is the fastest, while in mass sports the focus is on having fun. Furthermore, the use of these technologies and their data acquisition must not negatively affect the fun and enjoyment of skiing for athletes at all levels. This work can serve as a foundation for further research in extended realities as well as the reconciliation of ethics and digitization in the junior level.本硕士论文旨在探究将数字技术应用实践从竞技体育领域转型至青少年体育与大众体育领域的潜在价值、实施条件与前置要求。为此，研究团队通过对该领域18位专家开展半结构化访谈的方式完成定性数据采集。基于研究结果可得出结论：将数字技术向青少年体育领域转型具备显著可行性。教练员的开放态度与对新获取数据的解读能力，是转型成功的必要条件。而面向大众体育的转型，则因与竞技体育领域的交集与契合点过少而难以推进，核心症结在于二者的目标导向存在显著差异：竞技体育最终以胜负快慢论成败，而大众体育则以参与乐趣为核心追求。此外，无论针对哪个层级的滑雪运动员，此类技术的应用及其数据采集环节，均不得对其滑雪运动的乐趣与体验造成负面影响。本研究可为扩展现实（extended realities）技术的后续研究，以及青少年体育领域伦理与数字化的协调融合，提供理论基础与研究参考。