sports technology for the performer

Question 1

what forms of technology do performers use

Answer 1

recovery
monitors
equipment
analysis of performance
nutrition

Question 2

explain monitors as technology used by performers

Answer 2

e.g. HR monitors, pedometers, blood pressure readers
- allow athlete to monitor their body’s responses with the aim of maintaining physical health and wellbeing

Question 3

explain analysis of performance as technology used by performers

Answer 3

• perfomrers analyse aspects of performance using computer bases software
• cameras record performance for analysis and specialised software packages allow performers to watch their performance in slow motion or track the trajectory of objects they set themselves

Question 4

how is equipment technology used by performers

Answer 4

e.g. football boots, cycling clothes to reduce air resistance, specialist prostetic limbs for athletes with disabilities

Question 5

how is nutrition technology used by performers

Answer 5

• software programs allow athletes to monitor their nutrition in a more detsiled manner than ever before as part of their preparation for an event

Question 6

how is recovery technology used by performers

Answer 6

• to recover quicker
• ice baths: often used ot flush muscles with oxygen rich blood
• hyperbaric chambers: provides a high level of oxygen and can assist with injury and rehabilitation

Question 7

what are advantages of technology to the performer

Answer 7

• health and well-being can be monitored
• performance can be analysed
• nutrition can be monitored and suitably adjusted
• greater understanding of techniques being used
• protection using equipment
• recover quicker

Question 8

what are the disadvantages of technology to the performer

Answer 8

• can be costly
• need to know how to use the software
• may be time consuming
• may result in forcing the body to do more (if technology suggest it is possible), leading to injury