Technology

Question 1

Positive impacts of technology - health and well being

Answer 1

Health and well being of performers can be maintained and observed through technologies such as heart rate monitors and body fat monitors

Question 2

Positive impacts of technology- computer and software and calorie counters

Answer 2

Computer software and calorie counters means thy diets can now be manipulated so that athletes reach peak nutrition for their events

Question 3

Positive impacts of technology- safety

Answer 3

Has increase through the development of certain sporting equipment, such as the helmets and body protection used in cricket- has helped to prevent injuries

Question 4

Positive impacts of technology- clothing and footwear

Answer 4

Has been developed to increase performance levels - full body suits used in cycling have become increasingly popular

Question 5

Positive impacts of technology- rehabilitation

Answer 5

If injuries do occur rehabilitation is now much quicker because of the advances in technology. Ice baths, oxygen tents, hyperbaric chambers

Question 6

Positive impacts of technology- prosthetics

Answer 6

Have been made for athletes with a specific disability helping them to compete

Question 7

Positive impacts of technology- performance studies

Answer 7

Performances can be studied in detail through ordinary and computer software. Performance analysis can inform the coach about the performance . It can also be used to analyse opponent strength and weaknesses.

Question 8

Negative impacts of technology on performers - costa an affordability

Answer 8

It is difficult for some performers to access it

Question 9

Negative impacts of technology on performers - upside technology

Answer 9

Tech is constantly developing and therefore the performer needs to regularly keep up to date and buy the latest technology in order to gain an advantage

Question 10

Negative impacts of technology on the performer - study performances

Answer 10

Opponents are able to analyse and study performances, identifying weaknesses and copying strengths

Question 11

Positive impacts of technology on sport - feedback of coaches

Answer 11

Analysis of sport performances has allowed coaches to provide better quality feedback

Question 12

Positive impacts of technology of sport -Accuracy

Answer 12

Increased accuracy in time and distance measurement of performance

Question 13

Positive impacts of technology on sport - officials

Answer 13

Officials are enabled and assisted to make correct and fair decisions

Question 14

Negative impacts of technology on sport - technology is fair

Answer 14

Sports must ensure that technology is fair. In some sorts those with access to the best technology are often the winners

Question 15

Negative impacts of technology on sport - frustrating

Answer 15

The time taken waiting for off field decisions is often frustrating for spectators

Question 16

Positive impacts of technology on officials

Answer 16

Allows officials to communicate with one another through microphones or a head set

Question 17

Negative impacts of technology on officials - danger , wrong decisions,Cost

Answer 17

Despite tech some feel wrong decisions are made
Refs may become too reliant on Var so it will slow the game down
Not all sports can afford to inverts into providing tech

Question 18

Positive impacts of technology on spectators - experience

Answer 18

Increased their experiences at home through the use of more and improved cameras - instant replays and played cameras
Cameras in the stumps in cricket or camera in the car in racing

Question 19

Positive impacts of technology on the spectators - informed on the game

Answer 19

Spectators are now informed about the sport through interactive on screen information - possession and shot statistics

Question 20

Positive impacts of technology on spectators - performance levels

Answer 20

An increase in technology has led to an improvement in performance levels which increase the experience of the spectator- they can now become more involved through listening to refs whilst excitement is created

Question 21

Negative impacts of technology on spectators - nature of a sport

Answer 21

Some technology has changed the nature of some sports - this has a negative impact for some spectators

Question 22

Negative impact of technology on spectators - frustration

Answer 22

Can be come frustrated with the delay of the game by having to wait for decisions to be made

Question 23

Positive impact of technology on sponsors - advertise

Answer 23

It has assists sponsors on how they are able to advertise their products

Question 24

Positive impacts of technology on sponsors - sales and profit

Answer 24

More cameras and advertising boards mean more chances of the sponsors product and logo being seen - profits and sales

Question 25

Negative impacts of technology on sponsors -cheating

Answer 25

Enhancement of technology could lead to injuries or cheating of a player/performer - this performer could be linked to a spondsor which could be bad recognition of the sponsor.