Modern Technology 4 Flashcards
examples of how facilities and access increased general participation AND elite athletes in sport?
-improved shock absorbing, sports surfaces (4G),artificial lighting to offer more safety and opportunity
-improved access for people with disabilities
E-stimulated environment eg snow dome/surf simulator/astroturf
E-improved world class surfaces&facilities&equipment
what is the purpose of monitoring of exercise
to analyse athletes performance whilst acting as a motivational tool
examples of monitoring of exercise for elite and non elite performers
activity trackers- track fitness such as distance, calorie consumption and heartbeat.
GPS- allows people to connect and compare via online apps. technology such as GPS vests (E) also allow people to track their running/swimming
apps- track activity
E-video analysis of performance
E-fitness testing equipment
how has equipment improved general participation
-more effective training enabling higher performance and safety
-improved kit and equipment allows more effective training
-easier to learn skills & more enjoyable
-prosthetics enable everyone to participate
how has modern technology limited participation
cost: modern technology is expensive therefore leading to inequality
for elite athletes funding/sponsorships might mean the difference in performance
other types of technology such as computers can make people less likely to take part in sports
how does modern technology impact elite sport?
better facilities and access for people with disabilities
prevent injury and aid recovery eg helmets in cricket
improve fitness and training
ensures fair outcomes eg hawk-eye
more entertaining eg action replays
examples of technology which increased fair outcomes and decision making accuracy
hawk-eye shows flight of ball in tennis/cricket
goal line tech and VAR in football
snickometer in cricket
scan’o’vision is photofinish in athletics
communication devices allow officials to communicate
how has technology decreased fair outcomes
-faulty tech results in errors eg goal line tech in premier league
-increased pressure on officials could cause to them having higher anxiety levels and therefore making mistakes
-officials could be judged and need to rely on tech over their own decisions
-too much time taken waiting for decisions from tech, interrupting the game
-takes away ‘change element’
-changes nature of sport
-new drugs mean sports aren’t more fair as they avoid detection
-some people may not be able to afford it
how mad technology increased entertainment
-24/7 access through phones, internet
-slow motion allows aid with decision making eg line calls in tennis
-multiple camera angles aid decision making and knowledge of sport eg showing angles for offside decisions
-analysis tool for coaches to improve performance
how has modern tech increased participation
access- more people can do certain activities eg wheelchair ramps
motivation- tech provides information that increases motivation eg fitbit/hr monitors/gopros
progress- tech makes skills easier and safer to perform eg lighter bicycle frames
inclusion-disables people can participate
opportunity- sports can be played in all weathers and after dark eg synthetic turf pitches
mass production- equipment is easily available eg bikes
how has technology made sports fairer
officiating- officials make more accurate decisions
measurement- more accurate time/measuring devices
overturning- incorrect decisions can be reversed
reduced cheating- improved detection of foul play/gamesmanship
drug testing- improved doping detection
inclusion- allows disabled athletes to be included
positive effects that technology has had on spectators
fairer outcomes- goal line tech, hawkeye
entertainment- action replays
24/7 access- internet, mobile
performance- increases eg enhanced prosthetics
understanding- increased insight eg action replays, use of internet
player welfare- plays return from injuries faster eg safety equipment and rehab for injuries
negative effects of modern technology on spectators
tradition- destructs from true nature of sport eg goal line tech
delays- slows sports down; frustration
cheating- new enhancing drugs
less likely to attend live matches- better viewing experience at home through new angles via TVs etc
