Year 2: Modern Technology

Question 1

How has technology enhance elite level sport?

Answer 1

1. Prosthetics for Paralympic athletes have improved significantly.
2. Body analysis allowing athletes to target relevant areas of their body for development.
3. Biomechanical analysis to give power output etc. to make fine tuning of performance easier.
4. Better safety equipment (e.g. cricket helmets)
5. GPS tracking within performance
6. Injury avoidance via gait analysis, ice chambers etc.

Question 2

New sporting facilities is one way technology has improved general public participation in sport, identify some more

Answer 2

1. Wearable technology (e.g. Fitbit)
2. Artificial lighting so can play at night
3. All-weather pitches
4. Safety & all sport equipment is better
5. Precision hydration to improve performance

Question 3

How has modern technology made sport more entertaining?

Answer 3

1. Big screens at events
2. Multiple camera angles & replays
3. Systems such as VAR, Hawkeye etc. add entertainment value when awaiting the result
4. Better punditry analysis

Question 4

The following are some positive impacts of technology on sport entertainment for fans….how can they also be negatives?

1. Big screens at events
2. Systems such as VAR, Hawkeye etc.

Answer 4

1. Screens - Fans watch the screen and not the game so may decide not to attend in future and watch at home
2. Systems such as VAR, Hawkeye etc. - Can disrupt the flow of the sport

Question 5

Identify 3 ways technology has impacted on fair outcomes in a positive way within sport?

Answer 5

1. Reduction in foul play via drugs and doping.
2. Retrospective bans from replays.
3. Correct decisions made from VAR, Hawkeye etc.