Modern Technology

Question 1

The extent to which modern technology has affected elite level sport includes

Answer 1

Increased/improved
Access
Facilities and equipment
Monitoring of exercise
Safety

Question 2

The extent to which modern technology has limited or reduced participation

Answer 2

Cost
Range of alternatives to physical activity and sport eg video games

Question 3

Extent to which modern technology has increased fair outcomes including

Answer 3

Better timing devices
Increased accountability of officials
More accurate decision making
Improved detection of foul play
Improved detection of doping

Question 4

Extent to which modern technology has limited or decreased fair outcomes

Answer 4

If incidents played on big screens in a stadium which puts pressure on officials and influence outcomes
Technology does not eliminate human error totally
When limit of reviews reached principle of fairness is lost
TMOs can become target for deviance such as match fixing
Decision making looked at in detain which puts pressure on officials
Access to technology limited
Drug testing can’t keep up with new drug development

Question 5

Extent to which modern technology has increased entertainment

Answer 5

Action replays
Multiple camera angles
Slow motion technology
Improved analysis
Punditry

Question 6

Extent to which modern technology has reduced or limited entertainment

Answer 6

Interruption and delay
Reduced live attendances