modern technology Flashcards
flood lights
training occur at night = more training sessions e.g in winter
artificial surfaces
play for longer - no mud
play all times of season/ weather = train for longer
running blades
more para athletes can become involved in sport = wider range of sport
para athletes can compete with able bodied athletes
standard is increasing
safety clothing and equipment
increases safety - helmets, bright clothing = increase participation in cycling and running
enable athletes to feel more protected and safe
better quality - more comfortable, fashionable
lawn darts
makes sport and equipment safer = increase in participation
led up to javelin- develop skills in safe environment
segways
negative effect on health as a replacement for walking
future people may use these more as a alternative
benefits of a fitness app
more accurate readings
improve goals
limitations of fitness app
expensive
technology easily distracted from fitness
more time on technology
how it has increased entertainment
multiple camera angels slow motion technology action replays improved analysis punditry
accessibility
swimming pool hoist
monitoring vo2 max & lactate threshold
participation
fitness suites
advancing in playing surfaces
adapted wheelchairs
improvements In sporting design
monitoring
3D motion capture
wearable computers
exercise & safety
improved sporting equipment
how has it limited participation
technology more addictive - make people more sedentary
from better quality
gym membership expensive
money have advantage discourage participation as top sports dominated
why shouldn’t technology be used
should be natural ability and the desire to do well
