Modern technology in sport Flashcards
1
Q
How has modern technology reduced participation?
A
- Cost of equipment and facilities
- Range of alternatives to physical activity and sport (e.g. TV, computer games).
2
Q
Prosthetic
A
An artificial device that substitutes a defective part of the body.
3
Q
Hypoxic chamber
A
A sealed room that simulates high altitude.
4
Q
Precision hydration
A
Monitoring sodium loss during sweating, leading to more effective replacement of essential salts.
5
Q
How has modern technology benefitted sport participation?
A
- Health screening devices
- Gait analysis
- Prosthetic devices
- Hypoxic chambers
