Technology

Question 1

What is qualitative data?

Answer 1

Data that are descriptive, subjective, feelings and opinions

Question 2

What is quantitative data?

Answer 2

Objective, numerical, measured precisely

Question 3

What is validity?

Answer 3

If the data measures what its set out to measure

Question 4

What is reliability?

Answer 4

Degree that data collection is consistent and can be repeated

Question 5

What is a metabolic cart? What process?

Answer 5

A device by attaching specialised headgear and is used to measure the persons metabolism through heat.
Calorimetry - Measurement of heat and energy

Question 6

What is indirect calorimetry?

Answer 6

Where the headgear is attached and measuring the volume of O2 and CO2 inspired and expired

Question 7

What can indirect calorimetry be used to help?

Answer 7

Determine energy requirements
Calculate energy expenditure - determine nutrition

Question 8

Difficulties of indirect calorimetry?

Answer 8

Inaccuracies from leaks
Hard to use on children
Inaccuracies from human error

Question 9

What is data integrity?

Answer 9

Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of stored data over its lifetime

Question 10

How can data integrity be compromised?

Answer 10

Human error when inputting data
Software bugs and viruses

Question 11

Ways to minimise threats to data integrity?

Answer 11

Regularly backing up data
Use error detection
Careful when inputting data
Not leaving computer unattended

Question 12

What is vibration therapy, what can it be used for?

Answer 12

Can be applied directly onto an affected area of the body or to the whole body
Exercise recovery, injury prevention, rehab

Question 13

Benefits of vibration therapy?

Answer 13

Improve circulation
Reduced joint pain
Increase muscle power

Question 14

What is electro stimulation?

Answer 14

Production of muscle contractions using electrical impulses

Question 15

How can electrostimulation be used to help recovery?

Answer 15

Strength and tone the muscles
Get rid of lactic acid after training
Prevent losses in fitness levels in that muscle

Question 16

How is fitness monitored for performance?
What does it do?

Answer 16

Using smart watches and sporting devices - provides feedback on aspects of performance straight away

Question 17

What does MUGAS stand for?

Answer 17

Multi use game areas

Question 18

Negatives of using technology

Answer 18

Expensive
Can be misleading
Cause a placebo effect

Question 19

Positive impact of tech on performer

Answer 19

Improve recovery
Improved clothing and footwear
Improved equipment

Question 20

What are the negatives impacts of technology in sport?

Answer 20

Injury/over aggression
Cheating - taking drugs (hide it)
Expensive and unaffordable

Question 21

What are the positive impacts of technology on coaches?

Answer 21

Using the information to help tactics
Focus training around the previous game
Identify strengths and weaknesses

Question 22

What are the negatives to technology on coaches?

Answer 22

Over emphasises on performance analysis data
Using computers, can be hacked

Question 23

Positives of technology on spectators?

Answer 23

Many websites to follow the sport
Increased excitement
Less frustration

Question 24

Negatives of technology on spectators?

Answer 24

Breaks in play can be disruptive
Costs of technology pushed onto spectators

Question 25

What is video motion analysis?

Answer 25

Involves high speed cameras and computers to gather info about moving objects