Technology Flashcards
What are ways technology is used to enhance performance?
Clothing
Sports equipment
Training method/ analysis
Assistive technology
What are examples of technology used in clothes to enhance performance?
Spandex in cycling that are tight fit and stretching.
Baselayers in football to trap heat.
What are examples of technology used in sports equipment to enhance performance?
Carbon fibre tennis rackets now used instead of wood as it is much lighter.
Gold driver now more aerodynamic to hit further.
What are examples of technology used in training methods/analysis to enhance performance?
GPS systems allow for heat maps in sports such as Football.
Slow motion technology to break down skills better in training.
What is an example of assistive technology used in sports?
Prosthetics allow people with disabilities to now have access to sports such as sprinting.
What are some examples of protective equipment that keep performers safe?
Helmets in cycling
Gumshields
Leg pads in cricket
Goggle in swimming
What are some examples of safety equipment?
Life jackets for sailing
Harnesses in rock climbing
How does technology help officials make correct decisions?
(Examples)
Hawk Eye in tennis to see if the ball is in or out.
DRS in cricket to check umpire decision after a review.
VAR in football
TMO in rugby
How does technology change experience for spectators?
Large screens in modern stadiums to show replay to spectators
Multiple camera angles for spectators to see things from different perspectives.
What is an example of Unequal access to technology?
Lower-league football in the UK doesn’t use VAR so teams are still at risk of wrong decisions.
What is an example of why availability and affordability of technology can be an issue?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is very expensive so not all atheletes can access it.
How can Technology reduce the flow of a game?
VAR or TMO decisions can sometimes take a long time, making spectators and players bored or frustrated.
An example on bad influence on officials decisions.
Slow motion replay in football might highlight a small amount of contact and result in a penalty decision that wouldn’t be awarded in real time.
