--- title: Leveraging the Sports Science feature description: Discover Pod1um Sports Science to collect in-workout data, deliver contextual info, and enhance athlete communication. Improve monitoring today! --- [Skip to content](https://coaches.pod1um.com/knowledge-base/leveraging-the-sports-science-feature-pod1um-help-centre#main-content) [![Group 58](https://coaches.pod1um.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%2058.png?width=196&height=43&name=Group%2058.png)](https://coaches.pod1um.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Helpdesk](https://coaches.pod1um.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Getting started](https://coaches.pod1um.com/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en) # Leveraging the Sports Science feature The Sports Science feature in Pod1um is a powerful tool designed to enhance communication, data collection, and athlete monitoring directly within their assigned workouts. It allows you, as a coach, to seamlessly integrate questionnaires to gather subjective feedback (like wellness or RPE) and also provide crucial information or instructions (text, images, videos) at specific points in a session – before, during, or after the workout activities.   This feature bridges the gap between workout execution and athlete feedback/guidance, centralising valuable insights and communication within the Pod1um platform. **Key Capabilities** 1. **In-Workout Data Collection:** - Embed questionnaires directly into workout flows. - Collect subjective data points like Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), wellness scores, sleep quality, muscle soreness, session feedback, and more. - Gather objective data points where manual input is required (e.g., specific counts, times logged manually). - Data is captured in context, linked directly to the specific workout session. 2. **Contextual Information Delivery:** - Provide instructions, reminders, or educational content precisely when needed – **before** a workout (e.g., briefing, goals), **during** a workout (e.g., technique cues between sets, pacing strategy), or **after** a workout (e.g., recovery protocols, reflection prompts). - Deliver information using various formats: - **Text:** For clear, concise instructions or questions. - **Images:** To illustrate technique, setups, or specific points of focus. - **Videos:** For dynamic demonstrations, detailed explanations, or motivational messages. **How It Works** You can add 'Sports Science' blocks when building or editing workouts in the Pod1um Workout Builder. 1. **Add questionnaire/information section:** From the workout builder, click the 'more' icon to the right of the "Create new section" button. 2. **Choose purpose:** From the menu, choose if this section will be for: - **Data collection (Questionnaire):** You'll then define your question(s) and select the appropriate response type for each. - **Information delivery:** You'll then add your text, upload an image, or embed a video link, along with any accompanying descriptive text. 3. **Placement:** Position the block where you want it to appear within the workout flow (e.g., at the very beginning for wellness, after a specific exercise for RPE, or at the end for session feedback/recovery info). 4. **Athlete interaction:** When the athlete performs the workout, they will encounter these sections at the designated points. They can intuitively answer the questions or view the information provided before proceeding. 5. **Data review:** Responses submitted by athletes are stored within Pod1um, associated with that specific workout session, allowing you to review trends and individual feedback over time. **Available question response types (for data collection)** When setting up a questionnaire block, you can choose from a variety of response formats: - **Linear scale:** Capture responses on a numerical scale (e.g., 1-10 for RPE or soreness). - **Single selection:** Provide multiple options where only one can be chosen (e.g., How did you sleep? Great/Okay/Poor). - **Multi selection:** Allow athletes to select multiple options from a list (e.g., Which areas feel sore? Check all that apply: Quads, Hamstrings, Back...). - **Star rating:** A visual rating scale, often used for satisfaction or effort (e.g., 1-5 stars). - **Text:** Allow open-ended free text responses (e.g., Any additional comments about the session?). - **Number:** Collect specific numerical input (e.g., How many hours did you sleep?). - **Time:** Collect time-based input (e.g., What time did you go to bed?). - **Yes/no (True/false):** For binary questions (e.g., Did you encounter any difficulty completing the prescribed exercises?). **Advanced response type settings** For certain response types (like Linear Scale, Single/Multi Selection, Number), you have advanced options to add more context and facilitate easier reporting: - **Labels:** Add descriptive text labels to points on a scale to provide context. - *Example:* For a 1-5 Linear Scale question about session difficulty, you could label '1' as "Very Easy" and '5' as "Extremely Hard". - **Numeric Values:** Assign specific numerical values to qualitative responses (like Single or Multi Selection options). This is crucial for calculations and monitoring trends over time. - *Example:* For a Single Selection question "Fatigue Level" with options "Low", "Moderate", "High", you could assign Numeric Values 1, 2, and 3 respectively. This allows you to calculate averages or sum values across multiple questions to create a composite score (e.g., a "Readiness to Train" score). - **Thresholds:** Define lower and upper limits for numerical responses to automatically categorise the data for reporting and quick interpretation. Setting these thresholds creates three distinct segments. - *Example:* For a Number question "How many hours of sleep did you get?", setting a Lower Threshold of 7 and an Upper Threshold of 9 would automatically categorise responses: - 1–6 hours: Below Lower Threshold (e.g., flagged as "unsatisfactory") - 7–8 hours: Between Lower and Upper Threshold (e.g., flagged as "satisfactory") - 9+ hours: Above Upper Threshold (e.g., flagged as "excellent") **Benefits for Coaches** - **Streamlined data collection:** Gather crucial subjective feedback without needing separate forms or messages. - **Contextual insights:** Understand athlete perception (RPE, wellness) directly related to specific training sessions. - **Enhanced communication:** Deliver timely and targeted instructions, technique cues, or educational content within the workout context. - **Improved Athlete Monitoring:** Track trends in wellness, fatigue, and session responses over time. - **Centralised information:** Keep all workout-related communication and data within the Pod1um ecosystem. - **Increased engagement:** Make feedback and guidance an interactive part of the training process. Explore the 'Sports Science' tab within your library, or start creating new questionnaire/ information sections and begin integrating enhanced data collection and communication into your athletes' training programs. Did this answer your question?😞😐😃 - [Getting started](https://coaches.pod1um.com/knowledge-base/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Copyright, Business and Legal](https://coaches.pod1um.com/knowledge-base/copyright-business-and-legal?hsLang=en) - [Marketing & Growth](https://coaches.pod1um.com/knowledge-base/marketing-growth?hsLang=en) [![](https://coaches.pod1um.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%20622.png?width=196&height=43&name=Group%20622.png)](https://coaches.pod1um.com?hsLang=en) [mailto:support@pod1um.com](mailto:support@pod1um.com) Copyright © 2025, Podium Technologies Limited