3.2.4.8 - Technology In Sport

Question 1

3G surfaces

Answer 1

Third generation artificial synthetic grass pitches

Question 2

Adaptive technology

Answer 2

Covers items that are not specifically designed for people with disabilities but would rarely be used by non disabled persons

Question 3

Assistive technology

Answer 3

Refers to any item, piece of equipment that is used to maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities

Question 4

Biomechanics

Answer 4

Used to analyse sporting impact of the body movements during a skill

Question 5

Calorimetry

Answer 5

Measurement of the heat/ energy eliminated or stored in any system

Question 6

Compression clothing

Answer 6

Items such as elasticated leggings, socks or shirts worn to promote recovery by improving circulation
They can decrease the pain suffered from muscle soreness/stiffness and decrease the time for muscle repair

Question 7

Data integrity

Answer 7

Maintaining and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of stored data over it’s entire lifetime

Question 8

Electrostimulation

Answer 8

The production of muscle contraction using electrical impulses

Question 9

G forces

Answer 9

Forces acting on the body as a result of acceleration or gravity

Question 10

Game golf

Answer 10

A lightweight GPS tracking device which captures accurate shot locations and calculates club performance during a round of golf

Question 11

GPS

Answer 11

Global positioning system

A space-based navigation system that provides location and time information

Question 12

Indirect calorimetry

Answer 12

The measurement of the amount of heat/energy generated in an oxidation reaction by determining the intake or consumption of oxygen by measuring the amount of carbon dioxide released

Question 13

KPI’s

Answer 13

Key perfomance indicators

Question 14

Metabolic cart

Answer 14

A device which works by attaching headgear to a subject whilst they break a specific amount of oxygen over a period of time

Question 15

Metabolic rate

Answer 15

The body’s energy output, it is the total heat produced by all the chemic and mechanical work in the body

Question 16

Metabolism

Answer 16

Chemical transformations within the cells of organisms

Question 17

Motion tracking

Answer 17

Using technology to monitor movement

Question 18

MUGA

Answer 18

Multi use games area

Question 19

Notational match analysis

Answer 19

Used to record aspects of individual or team performance based on key performance indicators

Question 20

Objective data

Answer 20

Fact based information which is measurable and usable

Question 21

PHC

Answer 21

Pathway Healthy Check

Question 22

Qualitative

Answer 22

Data which is descriptive and looks at the way people think or feel (thoughts + opinions)

Question 23

Quantitative

Answer 23

Data which can be written down or measured precisely and numerically

Question 24

REE

Answer 24

Resting energy expenditure

The amount of energy, usually expressed in Kcal or Kj, required for a 24 hour period by the body during rest

Question 25

Reliability

Answer 25

Refers to the degree to which data collection is consistent and stable over time. Data must be valid to be reliable.

Question 26

RER

Answer 26

Respiratory exchange ratio

Question 27

Research

Answer 27

A systematic process of investigation and study carried out with the aim of advancing knowledge

Question 28

Respiratory quotient

Answer 28

A ratio indicating the relation of the volume of carbon dioxide given off in the respiration to that of the oxygen consumed

Question 29

Resting metabolic rate

Answer 29

RMR | Synonymous with Resting energy expenditure (REE)

Question 30

Smart wearable fitness and sports device

Answer 30

Device that is worn or attached to a performer's body while in use to provide instant feedback on aspects of performance such as distance covered and heart rate

Question 31

Computer software

Answer 31

Any set of machine readable instructions which direct a computers processor to perform specific operations

Question 32

Computer hardware

Answer 32

Physical components of computers

Question 33

Sports analytics

Answer 33

The analysis of sports data using analytical tools and methods for data to be subjected to analytical procedures in order to try and improve results

Question 34

Subjective data

Answer 34

Data based on personal opinion which is less measurable and often less useable

Question 35

TID

Answer 35

Talent identification

Question 36

TASS

Answer 36

Talents athlete scholarship scheme

Question 37

Validity

Answer 37

Refers to the degree to which the data collected actually measures what it claims to measure

Question 38

Vibration technology

Answer 38

Also known as whole body vibration (WBV) Involves the use of vibration plates to induce exercise effects in the body

Question 39

Video motion analysis

Answer 39

A technique used to get information about moving objects from video

Question 40

Performance analysis

Answer 40

The provision of objective feedback to a group of performers who are trying to go about a positive change in performance