Paper 2 - Technology In Sport Flashcards
What are some examples of technology in sport?
Hawkeye
Performance analysis aids
Television match officials
What is Hawkeye?
This computer system uses several cameras to track the flight and trajectory of balls and other things.
It is used in tennis and cricket quite regularly to help with decision making, for example on line calls.
It has also been introduced in football as part of a goal line technology, to see if the ball has crossed the goal line before the goal is awarded.
What are performance analysis aids?
It includes wearable technology, that monitors fitness or records the performers movements on a pitch/field.
Or it could be cameras that capture movement instead.
This can then all be analysed.
What are television match officials?
Also known as video referees, television match officials are used in rugby, football and cricket to check and review the decisions made by the on-field match officials.
What are the positive impacts of technology for performers?
Performance analysis aids can help improve performance.
Performers may be able to use technology to ask officials to review decisions that go against them.
What are the negative impacts of technology for performers?
The best tech may not always be available as its expensive to buy and install.
Too many reviews can disrupt play and put a performer at a psychological disadvantage.
What are the positive impacts of technology for sports?
Makes competition fairer because poor decisions can be changed or reconsidered.
Guarantees that correct decisions are made.
What are the negative impacts of technology for sports?
Too many reviews during a match can disrupt play, slowing it down and annoying performers, officials and spectators.
What are the positive impacts of technology for officials?
Provides officials with additional help when making decisions if they require clarification.
They’re able to communicate with each other via microphones and earpieces.
Reinforces and confirms good and correct decisions.
What are the negative impacts of technology for officials?
Can undermine officials if a poor decision is flagged up by technology and broadcast to a wide audience.
Some officials may be too reliant and make fewer field decisions themselves.
What are the positive impacts of technology for spectators?
Enables spectators to see how decisions are made.
Provides spectators with confidence that decisions are fair.
The review process can add tot he tension and excitement in sporting competitions.
What are the negative impacts of technology for spectators?
Can cause unrest or poor spectator behaviour if a decision is not reviewed. The rules only allow a limited number of reviews.
Can cause problems if spectators viewing online or on television have access to technology that the official does not and the official makes a bad decision.
What are the positive impacts of technology for sponsors?
Ensures fair play and helps the sport project a good image, which reflects well on the sponsor.
What are the negative impacts of technology for sponsors?
Not available at all levels of sport.
