Technology And Elite Performance

Question 1

Adv and disadv of technology in elite sport

Answer 1

Advs:
• improves performance
• improves safety
• sport is entertaining
• sport is fairer
E.g.s
• injury diagnosis/treatment - hydrotherapy
• enhanced training e.g. bikes, treadmills
• high tech, lighter, more efficient equipment
• player monitoring - HR monitors

Disadvs:
• sport becomes unfair
• cost is a limiting factor
• changes the nature of the sport

Question 2

Explain how modern technology can increase safety in sport

Answer 2

• enhanced safety equipment/clothing e.g. cycling helmets - help prevent injuries
• wearable computers - provide information to prevent over exertion
• physiological testing - weaknesses can be identified and improved so injuries don’t occur
• gait analysis - allows imperfections to be identified and corrected
• video analysis - identify poor technique which could lead to injury
• artificial playing surfaces - slip resistance and impact absorbing so injuries are prevented