contemporary issues in sport p3 Flashcards
what do all technological advancements aim to do?
improve the performance of athletes
make the viewer feel part of the action
help make the correct decisions
If we can make sport exciting to watch what will be the effect?
attract new viewers
commercial interest
How has modern technology increase general participation included increased/improved?
- better facilities
- equipment
- access to buildings e.g. ramps, better connections with local communities
- monitoring of exercise
- safety
What is a hypoxic chamber and what does it do?
a sealed room
stimulates high altitude
What is precision hydration?
the monitoring of sodium loss during sweating leading to more effective replacement in the body of essential salts
Give an example of making facilities better for able-bodied and disabled athletes?
2009 Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre completed £2 million of elite training and rehabilitation for athletes to prepare for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics
-use of hoists, ramps and lifts allow disabled athletes to access facilities
How has technology led to improvements in physiological testing?
more effective use to identify strength's and weaknesses monitor progress ex. cyclist measured on a static bike can test VO2 max
How has modern technology increased elite participation including increased/improved?
assessing an athlete’s suitability for sport
assess health (health screening devices)
access for disabled athletes with aid of prosthetic limbs - lightweight and bespoke to athlete
participation of disabled athletes
better training facilities (EIS)
equipment to aid recovery from injury - oxygen tents
What is a prosthetic?
an artificial device that substitutes or supplements a defective part of the body
Give an example of a prosthetic suitable for marathon runners?
Springlite
for athletes who have lost a lower limb
acts like a springboard & provides shock-absorbing properties
How have wheelchairs been adapted for tennis players?
sharp slanted back wheel
ensures player can move quickly
How has technology advancements effected past world records and present records?
added significantly to athletic performance
should present-day achievements be viewed with the same regards as past records - when athletes where competing w/o the benefit of high performance graphite tennis rackets or ultra-light running shoes.
How was the development of technology affected physiological testing of athletes?
Lab tests are used to identify the the performers strengths & weaknesses
- helps monitor progress
- can test VO2 MAX & lactate threshold
How has development of technology affected accessibility and experience?
- improved performance & accessibility
- floodlights: enable sport to be played at night/ in darkness, ^ participation in winter
- synthetic surface: enable play all year round depending on weather conditions -> ^ quality of play -> may incentivise ppl to play
How has the shoe changed to accommodate for demands of sports?
Lighter soles
better support in ankles
More durable