Modern technology in sport

Question 1

Positives of modern technology for participation

Answer 1

assessing athlete potential 
prosthetics + wheelchairs
hypoxic chamber (simulated high altitute) 
heart rate monitors
provision of equipment

Question 2

Limitations of modern technology on participation

Answer 2

cost

range of alternatives eg computer games

Question 3

Fair outcomes positives and negatives

Answer 3

Pos: hawk eye- ball trajectory in tennis and cricket
detection of doping
replay for decisions

Neg: pressure for technology instead of officials
Access can be limited
Highlights mistakes= official anxiety

Question 4

Entertainment positives and negatives

Answer 4

Pos: increased through replays
live sports events have screens
camera angles

Neg: reduce number of people attending live sports events
constant interruptions can interfere with the flow