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Modern technology and its impact on sport Flashcards

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Which technologies have been used to enhance sport?

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  • VAR
  • drones
  • spidercam
  • top tracer
  • referee
  • replay tech
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Explain action replays?

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  • used at live events to enhance spectator experience
  • can re watch important moments
  • catch up on missed actions
  • used by officials to check the correct decisions has been made
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Explain slow motion technology?

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  • allows officials to check the correct decisions has been made
  • helps viewer gain a better insight into the athletes
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What do multiple camera angles do?

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  • spectators can see every aspect of performance
  • see things not normally shown
  • can see if officials have made correct decisions
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Explain punditry?

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  • vocal breakdown of game at half time
  • improved analysis
  • motion capture analysis (recording and analysing)
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What are some potential issues with modren tech in sport?

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  • reduced live attendances

- interuption and delays

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Why does modern tech lead to reduced live attendances?

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  • spectators can watch TV
  • more highlights and replays can be seen at home
  • cheaper easier to just watch from home so people dont buy tickets
  • lower revenue for clubs
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Why are interruptions and delays a problem with modern tech in sport?

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  • replays used to make sure officials are correct
  • takes a longer time to view info and make decisions
  • officials becoming more relaible on tech
  • can ruin entertainment value of sport to keep breaking
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What are some examples of technology used in sport?

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  • VAR- video assistant referee
  • third umpire in cricket
  • laser timing (athletics)
  • photo finish
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What are the reasons for technology being introduced in sport?

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  • reasons vary from sport to sport
  • to make the game fairer
  • reduce clear and obvious errors from officials
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Positive outcomes from technology being used in sport?

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  • better timing devices
  • increased accountability of officials
  • more accurate decision making
  • improved detection of foul play
  • more entertaining for the crowd
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Negative outcomes from technology in sport?

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  • access to modern technology can be limited
  • impact on historical records
  • less entertaining to watch
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What is the impact of improved technology on doping?

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  • improved detection of cheating

- some drugs are still undetectable

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What are the four main advances in technology?

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  • equipment
  • facilities
  • exercise tracking
  • safety
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Explain the lazer tracksuit in swimming?

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  • launched in feb 2008
  • 17 world records were broken in march
  • lots of gold medals won
  • january 2010 suit was banned
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Explain the nike vapourfly>

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  • designed for long distance runner
  • have a carbon plate
  • first sub 2 hour marathon was ran in shoe
17
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Explain how stadium’s and pitches impact performances?

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  • technological advancements in facilities are growing
  • state of the art stadiums
  • improves playing surfaces
18
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What rehabilitation and athletic performance aids are there?

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  • hypoxic chambers

- rehabilitation (sleep pods, cryo chambers)

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Explain monitoring exercise with technology?

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  • GPS trackers to monitor performance
  • tracks speed and dir
  • heart rate reciever and heart rate variability
20
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Explain player safety with latest technology?

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  • gait analysis to help prevent injuries
  • better equipment
  • precision hydration techniques
  • improved rehabilitation techniques
21
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Impact of technology on equipment for general population?

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  • elite equipment is more accesable
  • prothetic devices now available
  • wheelchairs
22
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Impact of technology on facilities for general population?

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  • improved access to buildings (hoists for swimming pools)
  • astro turf and 4G pitches
  • specialised artificial lighting
  • access to gym and other training facilities (athletics track)
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Impact of technology on monitoring and tracking exercise for general population?

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  • apps (strava, myfitnesspal, nike)
  • sports stimulators (golf, cycling, baseball)
  • heart rate monitors in smartwatches
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Impact of technology on safety and injury prevention for general population?

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  • improved access to physiotherapists
  • trainer and sports footwear designed to help avoid injury
  • rehabilitation equipment (foam rollers)
  • heart rate monitors in watches
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Negatives of modern tech on general public?

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  • equipment can be expensive
  • gym memberships can be expensive
  • computers and game consoles, ease access to TV

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