Modern Technology Flashcards
What are the five main uses/ Benefits of Modern Technology in Sport?
Access, Facilities, Equipment, Monitoring, Safety
What three things does technology in sport aim to achieve?
HIM
H elp make correct/ fairer decisions eg: TMO and VAR
I mprove the performance of athletes eg: Fitbit, Goggles and Swim caps for swimmers
M ake the viewers feel like part of the action eg: Camera angles at Stadia, Go Pros
What are some ethical issues surround the use of technology?
Why can using technology be a good thing?
Some believe that the introduction of technology has taken away the drama and speculation of sport eg: TMO
Others also believe that waiting times to check virtual results can interrupt the game and affect the viewing experience
BUT makes the games a lot FAIRER
CASE STUDY: Geoff Hurst’s Controversial Goal in the 1966 World Cup
ACCESS BENEFITS? ELITE
- training facilities are now built with wheelchair ramps and lifts
- athletes with DISSABILITIES can now participate in the Paralympics with the introduction of PROSTETIC limbs that are designed with lightweight materials
eg: THE CHEETA was the first sport foot of it’s kind when it launched in 1996.
The “SPRINGLITE” was also created for those who had lost a lower limb
-wheelchair devices have also been improved eg: sharply slanted back wheels for tennis players allow quick movements on court
FACILITIES BENEFITS? ELITE
Training facilities are designed with the sole purpose to improve the athlete
The EIS conducts research using advancements in facilities and technology
- bobsleigh runs- EIS- Bath Uni
- synthetic all weather pitches
- wind tunnels
CASE STUDY: St George’s Park- the training facility for the England football team
-many technological features= altitude chambers =undersoil heating =synthetic fibre pitch BUT Costs £105 million
EQUIPMENT BENEFITS? ELITE
Research and Technology has altered sporting equipment to make performances faster and aid recovery
- players recovering from injury can be placed in 02 tents
- altitude tent/ chambers stimulate a higher altitude and bring about changes in an athletes 02 carrying capacity
-carbon fibre (lighter) bikes
MONITERING OF EXERCISE BENEFITS? ELITE
Exercise intensity and heart rates are now key data used by professional clubs to monitor the effectiveness of training and recovery.
- HR monitors
-“PROZONE SOFTWARE”
=tracks how far each player moves in a match and can help with tactical decisions
SAFETY BENEFITS? ELITE
Athletes are also able to compete and train in a safe environment due to the developments made in helmets and other protective clothing
- Cricket helmets
- Gum Shields
- Foam Pits/ Tumbling belts
- Injury prevention through BIOMECHANICS
Using Examples, explain how modern technology can aid elite performance in sport?
ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL SCREENING- equipment and testing regimes to test physiological make up eg: body fat, bone density
INJURY DIAGNOSIS/ TREATMENT/ REHABILITATION= MRI/ CT scans
Ultrasound= increased surgical methods to treat injury
Increased equipment for rehab= hydrotherapy
ENCHANCED TRAINING- hypoxic chambers, rowing machines, treadmills
STIMULATED COMPERTITION ENVIRONMENTS- complete more frequently= bobsleigh track
IMPROVED EQUIPMENT= INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY
SPORT SCIENCE SUPPORT= dietetics, biomechanical analysis
Modern Technology- GENERAL PARTICIPATION
3 main elements
ACCESSIBILITY= improved access to buildings and sporting facilities= improved provision for the disabled= swimming pools, lifts and ramps
FACILITIES
MONITORING OF EXERCISE
How have FACILITIES increased for the GENERAL PARTICIPATION?
Floodlights= enable sport to be played during hours of darkness and increased participation in winter
Synthetic Surfaces= enable play all year round in different weather condition= increase quality of play so more incentives
Public Leisure Centres= affordable and allow general public to improve (multi-gyms)
How has MONOTORING OF EXERCISE increased for GENERAL PARTICIPATION?
Heart Rate Monitors= advancements in watch capacities= larger interest of general public
This increased activity levels and due to MASS PRODUCTION it is cheaper to buy
How have SAFETY increased for GENERAL PARTICIPATION?
An increase in safety has also took place, skiing helmets to the general public and gum shields allow increased PROGRESS AND ENJOYMENT
NEGATIVES OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY?
- the latest equipment is often very EXPENSIVE which can highlight the inequality between elite athletes and the recreational performer
- MAINTENANCE/ UPGRADING can happen often and COSTS a lot
- Lack of Equipment in DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
- Can increase SEDENTARY lifestyle= less likely to do sport if on their phones/ watching TV
How does modern technology create FAIRER OUTCOMES?
-technology advancements have made games fairer and resulted in correct decisions and outcomes
EG: TMO, better timing for 100m, Hawkeye= increased decision making, doping protection
