modern technology in sport

Question 1

modern technology and elite sport

Answer 1

• can be used to assess if somebody has the potential to be an elite athlete
• can be used to asses health of potential elite athletes

Question 2

modern technology and elite disability

Answer 2

• disability athletes can help get to elite level with technology ( prosthetic limbs)
• wheelchairs have also benefitted from modern tech

Question 3

modern technology and general participation disability

Answer 3

• improved access to buildings as can have wheelchair access
• ( such as pools with wheelchair access)

Question 4

modern technology and facilities

Answer 4

• improved sports surfaces and lighting so sport can be played any time
• modern surfaces are low cost and low maintenance
• surfaces also reduce risk of injury

Question 5

modern technology and equipments

Answer 5

• sports equipment is more durable
• improved design of trainers and equipment to improve time
• hypoxic chambers which allow effects of altitude with minimal effort

Question 6

modern technology and precision hydration

Answer 6

• technology has been developed to asses sweat content in athletes
• ## this allows right level of sodium to be worked out and given to athletes in tablet form

Question 7

modern technology and testing

Answer 7

• more effective physiological tests
• lab based testing can identify strengths and weaknesses
• can asses v02 max
• wind tunnels

Question 8

modern tech and injury prevention

Answer 8

• gait analysis can help improve technique to avoid injury
• equipment has also improved to reduced risk of injury ( cricket helmets)

Question 9

negatives of modern technology - cost

Answer 9

• modern technology is expensive which has led to inequality
• a lack of facilities for developing countries has created a gap
• this means developing countries

Question 10

negatives of modern technology - range of alternatives

Answer 10

• although modern technology has helped sport , other types of technology have also improved such as game consoles - leading to decrease in sports

Question 11

modern technology and fair outcomes - replay

Answer 11

• live action can be replayed to check referees decision
• umpires are in communication with the technology to make sure the correct decision can be made
  ( hawk eye in tennis)

Question 12

modern technology and fair outcomes - replay disadvantages

Answer 12

• make referee under increase pressure
• takes away from idea that their decision is final

Question 13

modern technology - genetic therapy

Answer 13

gene therapy is being enhanced with the potential to improve athletic performance

Question 14

modern technology and entertainment - cameras

Answer 14

• replays make game more exciting
• giant screens allow things to not be missed
• multiple camera angles so things aren’t missed

Question 15

modern technology and entertainment - understanding

Answer 15

• allowed different ways of analysing sport so spectator gets a greater insight and understanding which increases entertainment

Question 16

modern technology and reducing entertainment

Answer 16

• can cause constant interruptions
• can interfere with flow of the game
• can loose spectators as people watch at home as its cheaper and easier

Question 17

5 ways modern tech has improved fairer outcomes

Answer 17

• better timing devices
• increased accountability of officials
• more accurate decision making
• improved detection of foul play
• improved detection of doping

Question 18

modern technology and entertainment - punditry

Answer 18

commentators have a greater experience and insight of the game so can give more information to viewers and listeners

Question 19

modern technology and reducing fair outcomes - drugs

Answer 19

• drugs are always one step ahead of the testing so although people are being tested they aren’t being caught