7.8 Role Of Technology In Physical Activity

Question 1

Quantitative + qualitative data

Question 2

Objective + subjective data

Question 3

Validity + reliability

Question 4

Video analysis programmes

Question 5

Testing + recording equipment- metabolic cart for indirect calorimetry

Question 6

Indirect calorimetry + use of a metabolic cart can therefore help individuals to

Question 7

Possible difficulties or sources of error affecting validity + reliability using indirect calorimetry via a metabolic cart include

Question 8

GPS + motion tracking software + hardware

Question 9

Monitoring data integrity

Question 10

Functions of sport analytics

Question 11

Monitoring fitness for performance

Question 12

Skill + technique development

Question 13

Injury prevention

Question 14

Game analysis

Question 15

Talent ID / scouting

Question 16

Development of equipment + facilities in physical activity + sport

Question 17

Assistive + adaptive equipment for elderly + disabled people

Question 18

Technology + facility development - the Olympic legacy

Question 19

The impact of technology on sport

Answer 19

Positives:
+ increased quality of surfaces
+ optimise performance in a sport -> aggression of marginal gains
+ use of IT/GPS systems help short + long term development of performers
+ increased participation -> more inclusive e.g. use of adapted equipment

Negatives:
- technology is expensive - generating inequality
- placebo effect
- finances might be invested better in participation initiatives
- Pure quantitative data can be misleading
- can lead to ‘paralysis by analysis’ -> players + coaches too reliant on data

Question 20

The impact of technology on the performer

Answer 20

Positives:
+ improved materials e.g. clothing + footwear
+ improved quality of equipment e.g. protective
+ faster recovery from training
+ faster recovery from injuries + quicker rehabilitation
+ advancements in drug testing
+ GPS/analysis programmes - detailed analysis of performance
+ increased knowledge of diet + sports supplements to help performance

Negatives:
- can lead to injury -> over aggression - bladed boots - protective equipment makes you fell invincible
- can lead to cheating -> teaming drugs as more technology is masking them
- technology is expensive -> generating inequality as some performers can’t afford it

Question 21

The impact of technology on the coach

Answer 21

Positives:
+ can analyse videos of matches - tactical, technical + physiological aspects of performance
+ enables coaches to give detailed analysis - highly informative
+ allows development of specific training programmes - can be used to improve weaknesses

Negatives:
- over emphasis - performance analysis data could be the only focus
- computers are open to hackers - information could be obtained or exploited by others

Question 22

The impact of technology on the audience

Answer 22

Positives:
+ improved knowledge through stats + info available
+ fewer incorrect decisions- accurate results for fans
+ increased excitement from spectators when waiting for a decision
+ more involved - closer to action of the event, better viewing experience (Hawkeye, big screens, replays)

Negatives:
- over reliance on technology
- less respect for the officials as they’re not the final decision maker
- breaks in play to use technology can be disruptive/take too long (TMO/VAR)
- technology is not the same in each event as it is expensive