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AQA A level PE Year 1+2 > Technology in sport > Flashcards

Technology in sport Flashcards

1
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What is sports analytics?

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Studying data from sports performances to try and improve performance

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What is quantitative data?

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Objective information that is numerical

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What is qualitative data?

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Subjective info that is worded, focus on thoughts and feelings

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What is validity?

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The degree in which the data measures what it claims to measure

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What is reliability?

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When the data is consistent when data collection is repeated at a later date

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What are the 2 types of video motion analysis?

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Notational match analysis

Biomechanics

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What is biomechanics?

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The analysis of the sporting impact of body movements

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What is notational match analysis?

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The study of movement patterns, strategy and tactics of a performer/team

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What do notational match analysis and biomechanics have in common?

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Both use measured observation (quantitative) in order to quantify performance in an accurate and valid way/

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What are the benefits of video analysis?

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Help formulate strategies against opponents by looking at stats

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How can reliability be affected in research?

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Human error from incorrect equipment use

Poor accuracy from faulty equipment

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12
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What percent of a game can athletes and coaches recall without video analysis?

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30%

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What are the benefits of performance analysis analysis?

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Recognise poor decision making

Can be used to develop an athletes training programme

Can be used to formulate tactics and strategies by viewing stats of other team/athletes

Identify strengths and weakness

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What is indirect calorimetry?

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Measurement of amount of heat and energy generated in an oxidation reaction expressed as REE

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What is resting energy expenditure REE?

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Amount of energy in Kcal required for a 24 hour period by the body at rest

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What affects the REE of a performer?

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Weight
Height
Age
Gender
Lifestyle/habits

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What is a metabolic cart?

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An electronic medical tool used to measure the bodies metabolism

18
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Benefits of indirect calorimetry and use of metabolic cart

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Determine athletes response to nutrition

Classify obesity

Determine athletes nutritional needs

19
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What are the components of the metabolic cart?

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Computer system
Breathing tubes
Mobile push cart

20
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What are the sources of error and difficulties when using the metabolic cart?

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Consumption, not needs
Leakage of air
Overfeeding or underfeeding
Single snapshots not as effective as average results overtime
Errors in measurement may occur

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21
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What are G forces

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Forces acting on body as a result of acceleration or gravity

22
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What is GPS

A

Global positioning system

23
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What can GPS measure?

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Heart rate
Pace
recovery time
Acceleration

24
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Benefits of using GPS tech

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Better use of training by ensuring it mimics game demands

Improve tactical analysis

Compare player performance and pick players with the best stats

Help injured players recover faster by managing workload

25
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What is data integrity?

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Ensuring data is recorded into a system exactly as intended and can be retrieved the same as it was entered

26
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What ways can data integrity be comprimised?

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Human error when data enetered
Errors when transferring data between computers
Malware
Hardware malfunction

27
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What ways can threats to data integrity be minimised?

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Regularly backing up data

Security mechanism to protect from malware

Take care when inputting data

Use error detection and correction software

Not leaving computer unattended

28
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What is an example of analytics software?

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Dart fish

29
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What are the benefits of using electrostimulation technology?

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Strengthen and tones muscle to prevent injury

Prevent fitness losses during periods of inactivity

Assist rehabilitation by strengthening injured or weak areas

Help remove lactic acid

30
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Drawbacks of electrostimulation tech?

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Overuse makes it ineffective

Stimulation for too long will exhaust muscles

31
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In what 4 ways can sports analytics be used?

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Monitor fitness

Skill and technique development

Game analysis

Talent ID

32
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How has technology aided in disbaled sport?

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Adapted lightweight wheelchairs for fast paced sports

Prosthetics developed for running to be lightweight and powerful strides

Low impact pedal exercise allows elderly to exercise without great strain on joints and stimulate circulation

33
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What is the “Places people play” initiative?

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Initiative by sport england to provide facilities for sport

34
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Benefits of technology on sport

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Increase participation by increasing inclusivity

Increase facility quality

Aid development player and overall quality

35
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Drawbacks of technology on sport

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Data may be misleading

Cna be expensive, causing inequalities

Become too reliant on data, decreases creativity

May have placebo effect

36
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Benefits of technology on performers

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Improved clothing or footwear

Imrpoved sports and protective equipment

Improved recovery time

Imrpoved rehabillitation time

Increased nutrional and supplement knowledge

Performance feedback

37
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Drawbacks of technology on the performer

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Lead to injury or over aggression if performer feels “invincible”

Drugs can become undetected, causing cheating

Expensive

38
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Benefits of tech on coach

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Can be highly informative
Can aid in creation of training programmes

39
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Negatives of tech on coach

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Hindernace if over reliance on tech

Potential hacking can cause tactics and strategies to be exploited

40
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Benefits of tech on audience

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Reduce frustration from correct decisions

Helps officials communicate and audience can sometimes hear

Audience can easily view stats at games

Increased excitement awaiting decisions

41
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Drawbacks of tech on audience

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Loss of respect to official

Some venues may not afford the tech

Breaks in play can be disruptive, official overuses

Tech not welcomed by all

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