Technology in sport Flashcards
Technological developments in sport
used to improve sport for performers and viewers
can slow the speed of the game
can make game more enjoyable as right decisions are made
positive impacts on performer
improved performance
health and fitness monitored and maintained more
rehabilitation
benefits of new material for footwear
faster movement
produces more power
benefits of new materials in sports clothing
optimises performance
new material designed to improve control, speed and power produced
Oxygen chamber
pays oxygen debt
resaturates haemoglobin
Ice bath
Vasoconstriction to bring warm blood to vital organs
vasodilation flushes muscles with good oxygenated blood and flushes out waste
Negative impacts of technology on performer
High costs
More cheating
performer analysed to show weakness to opposition
increased chance of injury
Positive impact of technology on sport
increased accuracy in decisions
improved equipment
better viewing experience
Negative impact of technology on sport
better technology wins
time for off field decisions slows the game down
positive impact of technology on official
supports decision-making
less criticism of officials
communication improved
negative impact of technology on official
over-reliant on technology slows decisions
not all teams or sports can afford latest technology
positive impact of technology on spectators
better experience
all weather surfaces
positive impact of technology on sponsors
more cameras - logo seen - increases publicity
negative impact of technology on sponsors
cheating or losing reflect on sponsors via links with performers
