Technology Past Paper Questions (Bullet pointed)

Question 1

Using an example for each, describe two different ways in which modern technology can increase participation in sport. (2 marks)

Answer 1

Accessibility - Technology can allow more people to access certain activities/ facillities (ramps and hoists)

Motivation - Technology can provide information which increases motivation and adherence (fitbits and trackers)

Enjoyment - Some new technology makes learning skills easier and more enjoyable (lighter bicycle frames)

Inclusion - Technology allows disabled people to participate more easily (blades)

Opportunity - Technology allows more sport to be played in all weathers and after dark (floodlights)

Mass Production - Allows mass production of sporting equipment so it is readily available

Question 2

Discuss whether modern technology has made sport fairer. (5 marks)

Answer 2

+ Officiating - helps officials to make more accurate decisions
+ Measurement - More accurate timing/ measuring devices
+ Overturning - Incorrect decisions can be reversed
+ Reduces cheating - Improved detection of foul play
+ Drug testing - Improved doping detection
+ Inclusion - Allows disabled athletes to be included

• Drug taking - Creates new drugs/ methods for dopers to avoid detection
• Inequality - Some may not be able to afford technology

Question 3

Describe four ways modern technology has made televised sport more entertaining for viewers. (4 marks)

Answer 3

• Action replays/ slow motion can add drama
• Rewinds mean people can rewatch key moments
• More camera angles increase entertainment
• Giant screens in stadiums
• More camera angles can improve knowledge of sport
• Replays facilitate punditry

Question 4

Suggest two ways modern technology increases the pressure on officials in sport. (2 marks)

Answer 4

• Increased anxiety to make correct decisions
• Decisions can be overruled by video replay
• Punditry can highlight errors
• Difficult for referees to avoid overuse
• Potential litigation as easier to find evidence of negligation

Question 5

Discuss positive and negative impacts of modern technological products on sports performance. (4 marks)

Answer 5

+ improved performance
+ training is enhanced
+ improved recovery
+ fairer outcomes and better accuracy
+ increased safety
+ entertainment increases

• leads to injury or violence
• lead to cheating (drugs)
• disrupts game
• unfair advantage

Question 6

Discuss the reasons why new technology has divided opinion amongst many that participate in sport. (6 marks)

Answer 6

+ it can improve sports performance
+ can make sports safer
+ sports can be more exciting
+ can help make fairer decisions
+ can help spectators see
+ can make sports more accessible

• more about technology than the individua;
• gives those with money an advantage
• can increase chance of injury
• can take away element of chance
• can make sport less of a spectacle

Question 7

Using examples, explain three ways in which modern technology may have contributed to increased participation in sport by disabled people. (6 marks)

Answer 7

• Improved access to sports through adaption of mobility equipment (lightwieight wheelchairs)
• Improved facilities for disabled people ( hoists)
• Enables safer exercise ( wheelchair gym equipment)
• Development of equipment for specific needs (balls with bells in)
• Creation of new sports (wheelchair rugby)
• Advances in prosthetics (specialised prosthetic limbs)

Question 8

Why might some spectators be against the use of goal-line technology and ohers be in favour of its introduction? (2 marks)

Answer 8

+ fairer
+ excitement of waiting for decision
+ takes pressure off referee

• takes away chance
• too much time taken
• changes the nature of the game