Modern technology in sport Flashcards
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Examples + benefits of modern technology
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- when assessing whether someone has the potential to be an athlete
- health screening devices
- improved accessibility to buildings
- rehabilitation + elite training facilities
- different stimulated competitive environments eg surf simulator
- improved sport surfaces + lighting
- improvement in the design of footwear/equipment
- heart rate monitors
2
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Define prosthetic, hypoxic chamber and precision hydration
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- Prosthetic
- an artificial device that substitutes or supplements a defective part of the body
- Hypoxic chamber
- a sealed room that stimulates high altitude
- Precision hydration
- the monitoring of sodium loss during sweating leading to more effective replacement in the body of essential salts
3
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The extent to which modern technology has limited or reduced participation
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- Cost of equipment + facilities
- equipment is expensive and has lead to inequality for both elite and recreational performers
- developing countries don’t have access to specialist equipment
- Range of alternatives to sport
- computers, game consoles etc can make people sedentary + less likely to compete in sport
4
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Advantages of how modern tech has influenced fair results
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- instant relay can help officials make the right decision
- in international cricket the 3rd umpire sits off the group with access to video replays
- Hawk-eye = computer + camera system which records a ball trajectory (used in golf)
- improved detection of doping
- improved detection of foul play
- better timing devices available (eg timing pads swimming)
5
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Disadvantages of how modern tech has influenced fair results
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- sports officials report feeling under pressure to use the tech more rather than making their own decisions
- enables media to highlight an officials mistake which can lead to judgements from the public + increase the officials anxiety
- performance enhancing drugs detecting tech cannot keep up with new drug development
- access to modern tech can be limited
6
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Ways in which modern tech enhances enjoyment of sport
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- increased entertainment through action relays + slow motion play backs
- during live sports events, giant screens show action + replay
- multiple camera angles allow spectators to enjoy every aspect of performance + see whether officials decisions were correct
7
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Ways in which modern tech hinders the enjoyment of sport
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- performance is analysed at intervals - performers can be ridiculed by media
- constant interruptions can interfere with the flow of an event + can irritate viewers
- could potentially reduce the number of people attending live sport events