role of technology in sport

Question 1

what is video analysis e.g. dartfish used for

Answer 1

used by coach to spot problems with an athletes technique so they can implement correction e.g watching over a video and coach seeing the technique is wrong

Question 2

what are the issues with using video analysis

Answer 2

perfection is not always possible

coach can become obsessed with mastering the perfect technique with perfect body
not always case

changing technique can cause injury

Question 3

GPS tracker

Answer 3

provides quantitative data

useful for distance running, cycling

allows athlete to monitor their speed, distance and time

ensures athlete is running at correct intensity e.g. aerobic or anaerobic

can monitor improvements

Question 4

problems with GPS tracker

Answer 4

signal can be lost causing data to be incorrect/incomplete

coach could become over reliant on the data/setting targets which are too challenging rather then listening to athletes body

Question 5

V02 max/lactate threshold tests

Answer 5

used to establishh the amount of oxygen an athlete can take in, transport and utilise in one minute
point at which lactic acid begins to accumluate in the blood

Question 6

issues with v02 tests

Answer 6

coach would need to consider the integrity of the data, is it reliable? was it carried out using correct method?

Question 7

metabolic cart

Answer 7

used to calculate REP (respiratory exchange ratio)

amount of energy being used by athlete and the main fuel source e.g carbs, proteins, fats

could help athlete decide what they need to eat e.g marathon runner may need to take energy gel

Question 8

notational analysis

Answer 8

provides objective data bout players postition on the court i.e when the goal was conceded was the defender psotioned correctly?

Question 9

issues with notational analysis

Answer 9

in open game like football every situation is different
could it lead to overloading the athlete with information?
is it relevant to the performer?
could over complicate