Modern Technology In Sport Flashcards
How has modern technology effected elite level participation and general participation in sport
Access
Prosthetic devices
Wheelchair devices, making sport more accessible for disabled
Improved access to buildings and facilities such as specialist hoists at swimming pools
How has modern technology affect elite level participation and general participation in sport
Facilities
Simulated competitive environments
Specialist hoists in swimming pools for the disabled
Improved surfaces and artificial lighting
Hypoxic chamber
How has modern technology affect elite level participation and general participation in sport
Equipment
Prosthetic devices
Wheelchair devices
Provision of equipment, so it’s made specific to athletes specific make up (elite) (think of that bike designed perfectly to athletes body)
Design of trainers for safety
How has modern technology affected elite level participation and general participation in sport
Monitoring of exercise
Heart rate monitors
GPS trackers
How has modern technology affected elite level participation and general participation in sport
Safety
Health screening devices
Rehabilitation with state of the art equipment
Design of trainers
Gait analysis in runners to help avoid injury
The extent to which modern technology has limited or reduced participation in sport
Cost of equipment
- > equipment is expensive can lead to inequality for both elite and recreational performers
- > in developing countries can’t afford
Range of alternatives
-> computers/games consoles can make people rather choose to do them than play sport
The extent to which modern technology has increased fair outcomes
Better timing devices (for PB in 100m for example)
Increased accountability of officials to help them make the right decision
More accurate decision making
Improved detection of foul play
Improved detection of doping
Examples of modern technology in sport (fair outcomes)
Hawk-eye in cricket
VAR in football
Third umpire in cricket
Video replay systems to check referees decision
The extent to which modern technology has limited or decreased fair outcomes
Access to the modern technology can be limited
Performance enhancing drug detecting technology cannot keep up with new drug development
More pressure on officials due to greater exposure and scrutiny of their decisions, as media can highlight officials mistakes
The extent to which modern technology has increased entertainment
Action replays
Multiple camera angles
Slow motion technology
Improved analysis
Pundits have more technology in order to analyse the sport
He extent to which modern technology has reduced or limited entertainment
Interruption and delays can interfere with the flow of an event (VAR in football)
Reduced live attendances
