Modern Technology In Sport Flashcards
Why might some spectators be against the use of technology in sport
Delays the sport, ‘VAR’
Enjoyment lost due to lack of dispute
Technology can make wrong decisions
Changes the nature of the game as
Why Might some spectators be for the use of technology of sport
Fairer
Exiting to wait for technological judgement
pressure off referees.
Discuss the reasons why new technology has divided opinion amongst many that participate
in sport.
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
Describe the main factors that have led to the commercialisation of sport in the 21st Century.
Increased media oppurtunities via media
less sexists in gender representation
media coverage is now global
increased media importance when promoting sport
Using examples, explain three ways in which modern technology may have contributed to
increased participation in sport by disabled people
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)
How does modern technology affect sport
at the elite level
general participation
fair outcomes
entertainment
Describe some methods how modern tech aided saftey
Mouthguards
Helmets
Describe some methods how technology aided training
fitness testing
training enhancers
performance tracking
simulated environment
cryotherapy
Describe some methods how modern technology aided materials
carbon fibre
lighter equipment such as, golf clubs, bicycles, tennis rackets
Describe how modern technology aided officiating
video playback- VAR, TMO
photo finish
laser timers
Hawkeye
Describe how modern technology aided medicine and science
surgery
physiotherapy
recovery
supplements
nutrition
Describe how modern technology improved equipment
prosthetic limbs, hoists, carbon fibre wheelchair
Describe how modern technology improved player tracking
heart rate trackers, gps tracking, online survey
Describe how modern technology improved general participation
inclusion
motivation
opportunity
progress and enjoyment
describe how modern technology improved opportunity
artificial lighting
artificial surfaces
describe how modern technology improved motivation
the use of more tracking devices during training
Describe modern technology aided inclusion
newly developed facilities
adapted equipment such as hoists
newly adapted sports
prosthetic limbs
