modern tech in sport - impact on elite level sport, participation, fair outcomes and entertainment

Question 1

how can modern tech aid elite performance

Answer 1

-improved equip: more efficient, lighter clothing, equip

-player monitoring: allow evaluation and improve eg gps

-simulated comp enviro: eg bobsleigh start track

Question 2

modern tech and elite sport

Answer 2

assessment: body comp and health screening

prosthetics: running blades, wheel chairs

improved facilitities: eg surf simuators, better track surfaces, hypoxic chambers

monitoring of exercise: gps, precision hydration, vo2 max tests

Question 3

safety for alite and non elite

Answer 3

helmets: bike, american football, riding

rugby: gum shields, scrum caps, body padding

equestrian: air tech jackets

Question 4

how does safety inc participation

Answer 4

more safe and less risks

people are more happy to participate

parents will allow children to partake because of safety measures

Question 5

modern tech and participation

Answer 5

access: swimming pool hoists

facilities: track surfaces, flood lighting, pitches with drainage, 4g pitches, surf simulators

equipment: rackets, gym equipment, video analysis, protective equipment, start block

monitoring: fitness trackers

Question 6

reasons that reduce participation

Answer 6

-cost of equipment and facilities

causes inequality and means people with more money are more likely to be successful

more olympians from private schools

Question 7

modern tech and inequalities in countries

Answer 7

developing countries less likely to do well because of lack of resources

Question 8

alternatives to physical sport

Answer 8

e-sports are becoming increasingly popular

Question 9

positives of modern tech - virtual sport

Answer 9

inspiration: participating in virtual sport may inspire live participation

motivation: devices might be used as exercise/monitor exercise

Question 10

negatives of modern tech - virtual sport

Answer 10

cost: expensive devices reduce money available for sport

time: reduces time for participation

reduced physical effort: labour saving and minimise activity

Question 11

modern tech and fairer outcomes

Answer 11

made outcomes fairer

better detection and id

Question 12

modern tech and timing

Answer 12

-accurate timing
eg photo finish
makes decision making easier

Question 13

modern tech and inc accountability of officials

Answer 13

leads to inc pressure on refs

-instant replay to check decisions
-tv replays
-hawk-eye tech

Question 14

modern tech and accurate decision making

Answer 14

-cameras and better judgement
-lots of angles
TMO

Question 15

modern tech and detection of foul play and doping

Answer 15

-better detecting tech
-find doping better

Question 16

modern tech access limitation

Answer 16

-not all sports and countries have such accurate and new tech

Question 17

limitation of drug testing

Answer 17

can’t keep up with advancements in drugs

eg gene therapy

Question 18

limitation: pressure on officials

Answer 18

high anxiety
judgements from crowd - could lead to aggression

Question 19

modern tech and entertainment

Answer 19

action replays
-relive memorable moments, reminded why decisions made

multiple camera angles
-every aspect can be viewed, good for audience if they couldn’t see, performance reviews, players view

slow motion tech
-see in greater detail

improved analysis
-eg possession statistics

punditry
-entertaining, new knowledge, famous sports people, professional view

Question 20

technology limiting enjoyment

Answer 20

-interrupts and delays play and viewing, VAR taking time

-viewing standards are so good at home that people don’t feel the need to attend.