Modern technology Flashcards
1
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What are the 5 factors of how technology has affected elite sport & participation?
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- Access
- Equipment
- Facilities
- Monitoring of exercise
- Safety
2
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How has access affected elite sport? (3)
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- Assess potential to be an elite athlete through modern testing methods such as the testing used by the English Institute of Sport.
- Health screening devices for those wishing to take up a sport.
- Greater access for disabled athletes to elite performance training.
3
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How has equipment affected elite sport? (4)
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- Prosthetic devices developed for specific disabilities allow elite athletes to perform at optimum levels.
- Wheelchair devices allow for greater stability / speed.
- Equipment made from composite materials to make them lighter / more durable.
- Hypoxic chambers allow athletes to simulate altitude training in a sealed room - don’t have to travel.
4
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How has facilities affected elite sport? (3)
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- Elite training & rehabilitation facilities are now available to elite athletes such as Bisham Abbey National sports centre consisting of state of the art equipment.
- The National Sports Centre consists of simulated competitive environments such as a surf simulator for elite surfers and simulated bobsleigh run.
- Sport surfaces and artificial lights are low maintenance, low cost and allow for all year round participation.
5
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How has monitoring of exercise affected elite sport? (3)
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- Laboratory based testing identifies strengths and weaknesses of a performer allowing progress to be monitored. Assessments of the effectiveness of training can also take place.
- VO2 Max testing and lactate threshold training.
- GPS tracking systems monitor activity, speed, distance travelled & calories burnt.
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How has safety affected elite sport? (3)
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- 3D laboratory-based gait analysis allows errors in running styles to be identified & corrected.
- Personal training and performance equipment has been adapted and improved for elite performers. Asics develops specially tailored running shoes for elite marathon runners.
- Ingestible computer devices used during high exertion activities to monitor blood pressure and body temperature.
7
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How has access affected participation? (2)
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- Access to buildings which have been modified to make them wheelchair friendly.
- Access to specialist equipment like swimming pool hoists for disabled swimmers.
8
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How has equipment affected participation? (2)
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- Prosthetics allows disabled people to get involved in sport/activity.
- Equipment made from composite materials to make them lighter/more durable.
9
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How have facilities affected participation?
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- Sports surfaces and artificial lights are low maintenance, low cost and allow for all year round participation
10
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How has monitoring of exercise affected participation?
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- Wearable computer devices monitor activity levels leading to more activity, efficient exercise and increased motivation to exercise.
11
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How has safety affected participation? (3)
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- Personal training and performance equipment has been adapted and improved for those who wish to participate in activity.
- Appropriate footwear is available to all levels of performer with specialist shops offering gait analysis, static and dynamic foot measurements, assessment of foot shape and leg alignment.
12
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How has new technology negatively affected participation in sport? (2 ways)
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- Cost
- Alternatives to participating in sport
13
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How does cost affect participation? (6)
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- Development/use of modern technology expensive.
- Leads to inequality at elite and participating levels.
- Cost is prohibitive in developing countries.
- Developing countries can’t afford basic equipment.
- People with disabilities may not be able to afford prosthetics/wheelchairs to be able to compete.
- May be a lack of facilities/limited access to facilities.
14
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How does a range of alternatives to participating in sport affect participation? (2)
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- The use of computer games and consoles can make people more sedentary and less likely to participate.
- Spectating has become increasingly popular leading to some people choosing to watch rather than participate leading to a more sedentary lifestyle.
15
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What ways has technology improved the fairness of outcomes? (5)
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- Officiating
Accurate decision making based on facts rather than judgements eg goal-line technology - Drugs testing
Improved detection of doping eg gene therapy - Measurement
More accurate timing and measuring devices eg laser measuring in shot put and pressure pads in swimming. - Reducing cheating
Improved detection of foul play eg TMO in rugby - Overturning
Increased accountability of officials or takes pressure off referees leading to less human error.
