Technology

Question 1

What are the advantages of technology for Sponsors

Answer 1

• easier to see logos due to enhanced viewing quality
• more coverage of sports provides more opportunities to see products
• advertising opportunities during breaks on TV
• Better standard of play using improved equipment encourages more sales

Question 2

What are the advantages of technology for Performer and sport

Answer 2

• Improved equipment, clothing, footwear to improve performance such as running blades for disabled athletes
• Improved equipment, clothing and footwear to improve safety

-Improved security ( metal detectors, cameras)

• Better decisions by officials due to technology ( such as VAR)
• Better drug testing to prevent cheating

Question 3

Examples of improved clothing, footwear and equipment for improved safety

Answer 3

• Ski helmet
• Boxing gloves
• boxing head guards

Question 4

Examples of improved security at venues

Answer 4

cameras
Meal detectors

Question 5

What are the advantages of technology for spectator

Answer 5

• Multiple viewing platforms such as tv Mobile, Tablet
• Better picture and sound creating a better viewing experience
• interactive options such player cam
• increases enjoyment as a result of better performances due to technology
• better understanding of the game
• increased interaction at live games for decisions VAR and Hawkeye
• Reduces the risk of fights as spectators are able to understand decisions

Question 6

What are the advantages of technology for Official

Answer 6

• Technology support means less chance of errors as it provides additional help to reach the right decision
• Improved timing devices mean more accurate results
• Wi-Fi allows for improved communication with officials and technicians

Question 7

What are the disadvantages of technology for sponsors

Answer 7

• They need to provide more funding to buy equipment for performers so they can stay at the top

Question 8

What are disadvantages of technology on the offical

Answer 8

-they can become reliant on technology
-technology can go wrong
-technology highlights the officials errors
-decisions are challenged more owing to loss of respect for officials and judgement

Question 9

What are disadvantages of technology on the sport

Answer 9

the cost of equipment increases
-state of the art facilities cost more
-technology can go wrong
-repairs are expensive
-technology can be inaccurate
-the human part of lucky decisions is lost
-people can watch games at home rather than attend live games
-performers who are unable to afford modern technology are at a disadvantage

Question 10

What are disadvantages of technology on the Spectator

Answer 10

-breaks in play waiting for decisions is boring
-technology changes the nature of the sport
-they have to pay to watch some sports
-they have to pay for specialist sports channels
-technology is expensive
-they don’t experience the excitement of watching the match live