My Audio Project: Field Hockey Injuries
The Podcast
Transcript
Sound of whistle blowing
Every game tells a story, not just through the goals scored but through the challenges players face on the field. Today, we dive into the data behind injuries in field hockey—a sport of speed, strategy, and skill.
Field Hockey game sounds
On the field, where injuries happen tells us a lot about the intensity and demands of the sport. In the women’s game, most injuries occur inside the circle—25 cases in our data. This area is where goals are scored and stakes are highest. Imagine the sound of sticks clashing and players diving to block shots.
More field hockey game sounds
For men, the risk rises even higher, with 95 injuries reported in the circle. The competitive pace and physicality of the game amplify the danger in these moments.
Sounds of footsteps running on turf
Injuries also spike near the 25-yard line. For men, 59 injuries were recorded here, compared to 17 for women. Midfield is quieter by comparison, with far fewer incidents. The game, it seems, demands the most in zones of intense offensive and defensive action.
Crowd Gasping
While these numbers highlight the risks, they also underline the resilience and strategy of the players. Every tackle, every sprint, every shot carries a calculated risk. Field hockey is not just a game; it’s a battle of endurance and courage.
Whistle Blows
The field is a stage where athletes push their limits, and every injury tells a story. This is the reality behind the game we love.
The Story
The data is based on where injuries occur the most on the field hockey field, both for men and women. The story outlines the intensity of the game in the sense that the areas of the field with the most action is where most injuries occur. The point of this story was to engage the audience with an emotional appeal as they feel the passion for the game, and understand the risks in the most intense areas.
Why a Podcast?
I chose a podcast so I could incorporate sound effects that reflect the intensity of the game. I wanted to challenge myself to be able to share a story through audio, which can be difficult to follow as a listener. The data for field hockey would be best reflected using sounds, or videos, however, I did not want to act out getting injured or risk anybody else.
The Process
I used Vocaroo to record my audios for the podcast. I recorded my script, then the sound effects. I then put all of the recordings into SoundTrap to edit. I pieced together the transcript, as well as the sound effects to give it a story tone.
Credit
I credit @nufhcats on Instagram for the sound effects of the team playing and cheering.
I credit Royalty Free Sounds for my other sound effects.
I credit Chat GPT for assistance on organizing my podcast.