One Turf: New Research and Test Methods for Athlete to Artificial Turf Surface

Start Date

09/19/2022

End Date

09/22/2022

Description

Looking at new research and testing methods surrounding the relationship of the athlete to the artificial turf surface. This includes The Field Marshall (new testing device), Measuring Skin Friction, Traction, and Impacts.

Location

Boulder, CO

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Parks & Recreation
Site Planning
Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

1) What changes have been made to testing equipment to improve testing over the past three years

2) How has the new FIFA natural grass testing affected the industry

3) Ways data is being collected for Natural grass to help make decisions

4) What is the future for testing and testing methods

5) Skin abrasion and the new way to assess for injury.

Instructors

Kieran O'Donnell & Ian Craig & Tom Chilvers

Course Codes

LACESBrock17

Provider

Brock International

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