Paper3 Contemporary Issues: Modern Technology In Sport Flashcards
1
Q
When can modern technology beneficial?
A
- when assessing athletic potential
- health screening
- prosthetics
- improved facilities
- rehabilitation
- simulators
- equipment
- clothing
- hypoxic training
2
Q
How has modern technology reduced participation?
A
- cost of equipment is expensive
- computer games etc reduce will to play sport- sedentary lifestyle
3
Q
What are the disadvantages to using technology for fair outcomes?
A
- instant replays
- checks referee decisions
- hawk-eye camera system for goal-line
- improved detection of doping
- improved detection of foul play
- better timing devices
4
Q
What are the disadvantages to using technology for fair outcomes?
A
- officials and referees feel under pressure to use the technology rather than make their own decisions
- enables media to highlight an official’s mistake causing anxiety for that official
- gene therapy encourages doping, affect athlete’s performance
- technology can not keep up with drug development
- access to modern technology is limited
5
Q
what are the advantages to using modern technology for entertainment?
A
- action and slowmo - replays
- giant screens for replays
- multiple camera angles
6
Q
what are the disadvantages to using modern technology for entertainment?
A
- constant interconruptions ccc
