Technical Support Flashcards
What is performance analysis?
The process of using technical feedback to analyse and review a performers development
What are the two main ways technology improves performance?
Helping the performer perfect technique through use of analysis
Refining the playing kit and equipment used to give the performer a competitive edge
Why may technology be seen as cheating?
It can provide an unfair advantage as it may be only available to an exclusive group, if not all can afford it. If not everyone has the technology, then competition is not a fair test of skill of each athlete
What are the 6 main support roles of sport scientists? Describe each
Exercise physiologists - ensuring training is relevant to sporting demand and position
Sport psychologists
Nutritionists - choosing the right food and fluid in the right quantities, at the right time
Biomechanics - developing better techniques
Sports vision specialists - work on performers use of vision, and improve co-ordination, peripheral vision etc
Sports podiatrists - how performers feet hit the ground, any risks of injury
Why have the vast majority of governments developed their own elite sport programmes?
Sport has played an increasing role in most modern societies, as well as bringing an increased level of media attention and national honour
What are the 4 main sports science disciplines?
Physiology
Biomechanics
Nutrition
Sport psychology
