technology in sport

Question 1

what are teh 5 ways of technology in sport

Answer 1

video analysis
gps traker
notational analysis
v02 max/lactate threhold tests
metabolic cart/indirect calormity

Question 2

video analysis example

Answer 2

such as Dratfish

Question 3

video analysis A02/when is it used

Answer 3

provides qualative data
used by coach to spot probelms with an atheltes technique so they can implement corrections
e.g watching video coach spots that perfomer is too high over the hurdle

Question 4

A03 for video analsysi/problems

Answer 4

perfection is not always possible

coaches can become obsessed with mastering the technique
but mastering perfect technique implies we have ther perfect body, whcih is not the case

changing athletes technique can cause injury

Question 5

Gps tracking a0a2 what is it used for
e.g watch

Answer 5

provides quantitive data

useful for long sidtance running, cycling etc

used to monitor imporvemnts

Question 6

problems with GPS tracking/A03

Answer 6

GPS signal can be lost cuaing the data be incorrect/incomplete

athlete could become over reliant on data/setting targets too high rather then listening to their body
therefore, increasing chances of injury

Question 7

notational snslysis what is it used for

Answer 7

provides objective data about a players postiion on filed/court

Question 8

probelms with notational analysis

Answer 8

overvomplecate

is the ifo really relevent to the perfromer

Question 9

what is VO2 max test used for

Answer 9

used to establuish the amount of oxygen an athlete can take in and transport and utlise within 1 minute
could montor impact of a training programme