Modern Technology In Sport

Question 1

Why might some spectators be against the use of technology in sport

Answer 1

Delays the sport, ‘VAR’
Enjoyment lost due to lack of dispute
Technology can make wrong decisions
Changes the nature of the game as

Question 2

Why Might some spectators be for the use of technology of sport

Answer 2

Fairer
Exiting to wait for technological judgement
pressure off referees.

Question 3

Discuss the reasons why new technology has divided opinion amongst many that participate
in sport.

Answer 3

FOR :
Can make sport fairer
Increase performance
Sports can be more enjoyable

AGAINST :
Gives those money an advantage
Can make sport more predictable
Becomes more about technology

Question 4

Describe the main factors that have led to the commercialisation of sport in the 21st Century.

Answer 4

Increased media oppurtunities via media

less sexists in gender representation

media coverage is now global

increased media importance when promoting sport

Question 5

Using examples, explain three ways in which modern technology may have contributed to
increased participation in sport by disabled people

Answer 5

Development of new equipment for the disabled such as light weight frames

Advancements in prosthetics allowing athletes to partake in sports such as running

development and use of technology to improve facilities
e.g. hoists to enable access in and out of swimming pools (AO2)