The role of technology Flashcards
Quantitative data
Data which is in the form of a numerical value.
Qualitative data
Data which is descriptive in nature.
Objective data
Data which is collected via observations.
Subjective data
Data which is collected via communication.
Metabolic cart
An electronic measuring device, which determines the level of metabolism of an individual at rest.
GPS
Global positioning system - which helps to detect the motion of a performer.
Data integrity
The data that is collected and stored remains both accurate and relevant to the performer.
Aggression
An act towards others, often with the intent to harm them.
Blood doping
The process of artificially increasing the amount of red blood cells within the blood, increasing the availability of oxygen in the blood.
Commercialise
To utilise a potential product to create a profit.
Erythropoietin (EPO)
A drug which increases the red blood cell count in the body.
Extracurricular activities
Activities conducted outside normal learning hours, in addition to the normal day.
Gamesmanship
Using tactics that stretch the rules of a game to gain an advantage (within the rules of the game).
Hooliganism
Disruptive behaviour such as rioting and vandalism, often associated with football.
Initiative
A strategy that has been put in place to get desired results.
