Technology In Sports Flashcards
What are the 6 main types of technology in sport
- Ice baths/ oxygen tents/ hyperbaric chamber
- Hawkeye
- Heart rate monitors/ fitness tracker apps
- Performance analysis software
- VAR
- Equipment/clothing
What are advantages of ice baths/ oxygen tents/ hyperbaric chambers
Speeds up recovery process, improved levels of fitness from athletes, athletes recover faster so can play more, athletes recover from injuries faster so sponsors benefit from exposure
What are the disadvantages of ice baths/ oxygen tents/ hyperbaric chambers
Theyre expensive, not all have access, unfair to those who cant afford, uncomfortable
What are the advantages of hawk eye
Makes comp fairer, guaranties correct decision made, gives additional help when needed, ensures fair play which reflects positively on sponsors
What are the disadvantages of hawkeye
Too many reviews can distrust flow of play which can annoy performers and spectators, can highlight errors by officials, not available at all levels
What does ice baths/ oxygen tents/ hyperbaric chambers do
They allow you to increase and decrease oxygen levels, high oxygen levels speed up recovery and low oxygen levels mimics altitude training improving co2 fitness
What does hawkeye do
Its used to track movement of balls accurately, used to judge decisions fairly
What do heart rate and fitness trackers do
Gives information to athlete on heart rate intensities and calorie counts, helps monitor intensity of training and analyse performance
Advantages of heart rate monitors and fitness trackers
Monitor intensity to ensure ur working at the right level, ensure diet is correct to make best fitness gains, improved fitness levels means better performance, promotes healthy life style which reflects sponsors
Disadvantages of heart rate monitors and fitness trackers
Expensive, not available to all due to cost
What does performance analysis software do
Provides detailed information on performances, fitness levels, techniques and effectiveness of teams/ athletes
What are the advantages of performance analysis software
It helps to identify areas of strength and weaknesses to improver performance, improves quality of coaching, gives better understanding of game
What are the disadvantages of performance analysis software
Expensive which means not all have access, performance can be analysed by opposition to help them beat you, not available at all levels
What does VAR do
Its used to check decisions and results accurately
Advantages of VAR
Performers can ask to review decisions that go against them, makes competition fairer, guarantees correct decision made, reinforces correct calls, added excitement or spectators, ensures fair play which reflects positively on sponsors
Disadvantages of VAR
Too many reviews can disrupt flow of play which can annoy spectators and performers, can highlight officials errors, frustrating for spectators to wait for decisions, not available at all levels
Advantages of equipment and clothing
Increases safety and performance, opportunities for sponsors to provide equipment for athletes
Disadvantages for equipment and clothing
Expensive, increased risk of cheating
