Technological developments in sport Flashcards
Disadvantage of technology in sport ?
Slow down the pace of the Game
Advantage of technology in sport
Makes watching sport more enjoyable as they can see the correct decisions being made.
Define technology
A method that is developed to try to improve performance
Definition of hawkeye
An optical ball tracking device used as a aid to officiating in tennis and cricket.
Define Television Match official
Used in rugby union and rugby league to make decisions using replays of incidents
Positive impacts of technology on the performer
Wealth and well being can be maintained and observed , injuries treated , through the production of technologies such as heart - rate monitors , pedometers and body fat monitors
Prosthetics for disabled sports men and women to allow them to play sport
Negative impacts of sport on performers ?
Cost to much money
Helps opponents to find weaknesses in each others game
Increased chance of injury
Cheating eg performance-enhancing drugs
Define Prosthetics
Artificial aid ; often replacing a limb
Define match analysis
Computer software that provides detailed statistical data about individual and/or team performances
Impacts of technology on sport ( Positives )
Analysis of sport performance has allowed coaches to greatly improve the quality of feedback given to performers
Increased accuracy in time and distance measurements of performance
Referees , umpires and other officials are enabled to make better decisions on rule infringements
Improved design of sport equipment , clothing and footwear
providing spectators with better viewing of the sport
Impacts of technology on sport ( Negatives )
Not all sports are equally viewed eg Football has lots of coverage and money but Netball doesn’t
Positives of technology on officials
Helps them find the correct decision
Able to communicate with other officials eg headset
Ball tracking allows them to get an accurate result
Allows coaches / players to appeal a decision like in cricket
Negatives of technology on officials
More pressure
Increase in criticism
Become over reliant
Costs / not all sports and teams can afford technology
Positives of technology for spectators
Increased experience at home through the use of more cameras
More sports accessible
Improved camera quality
Better informed
Positives of technology for sponsors
Advertise products better
More camera mean more chance for sponsor to be seen
Logos painted onto the pitch so everyone can see the sponsor
Sponsors can be seen on-screen without being present on the pitch
