Technology In Sport

Question 1

What is a criticism of using technology in sport?

Answer 1

They can sometimes slow down the game

Question 2

What are the advantages of technology in sport?

Answer 2

Ensures correct decisions are made

Question 3

Name some sports which use technology

Answer 3

American gridiron -to check referee calls
Basket ball- to make sure players shoot within the allotted time
Cricket - a 3rd umpire uses television replays to ensure the right decisions
Soccer has recently started to use technology for offside decision and to clarify penalty decisions

Question 4

What is Hawkeye

Answer 4

Technology which uses a camera and a computer to trace a balls trajectory and to give enhanced video review

Question 5

Give examples of sports which use Hawkeye

Answer 5

Cricket
Tennis
Soccer

Question 6

What impact has technology had on sport?

Answer 6

Improved analysis of sports performance ..allows coaches to give better feedback to athletes
Improved accuracy measuring times
Enables referees and umpires to make better decisions
Imroved the design of sports equipment and clothes
Spectators have better viewing experience

Question 7

What piece of technology is arguably the most important development in coaching?

Answer 7

The video camera

Question 8

Give examples where technology has improved sports equipment

Answer 8

Full body swim wear

Kevlar fibre …much stronger than steel but very light…used for tennis rackets, boots, helmets etc