Modern technology Flashcards
(20 cards)
Using examples, explain how modern technology can increase safety in sport
Enhanced safety equipment / clothing - Help prevent/decrease the severity of injuries.
Ingestible / wearable computers - Provide information about physiological status to prevent over exertion / injury
Modern physiological testing / testing equipment - Weaknesses can be identified and improved so injuries do not occur.
Technical / video analysis - To identify poor technique which may
lead to injury.
Scrum machines/ball machines - Training equipment which assists the development of error free technique.
Hypoxic chambers - Can be used to enhance fitness levels and make athlete more fatigue resistant.
Artificial playing surfaces - Slip resistant and impact absorbing so
injuries are prevented.
Footwear technology - Footwear designed and fitted with precision for the individual sport / player.
Improved detection of foul play - Use of review / third official prevents injuries caused by foul play
Main benefits of modern technology
Improved performance
Increased safety
Increased access
Increased accuracy
Enhanced viewing experience – replays, commentary, data analytics, entertainment
Prevent and diagnose injuries – wearable (HR monitors), recovery systems, data tracking / collection.
Keep games fair – goal-line technology, playback, decision making, cameras (VAR, TMO)
Ways modern technology has increased fair outcomes
Better timing devices highly important in some events
Improved accountability of officials
More accurate decision making possible with help of technology / overturn decisions.
Improved detection of foul play/ gamesmanship
Improved detection of cheating /doping
Allows sport to be more inclusive/fair for all
Ways modern technology has decreased fair outcomes
Access to modern technology can be limited so not available to all countries/performers making sport less fair.
Pressure on officials due to the exposure + scrutiny of their decisions. Undermines officials as they feel they have to use it.
Performance enhancing drug testing technology can’t keep up with new doping methods. E.g. Russian state doping.
AO2 examples of modern tech helping fair outcomes
Hawk-eye – used in tennis and cricket.
VAR – video assistant referee used in football – reviewing and checking decisions.
TMO – TV match official - used in rugby
Cricket – 3rd umpire off-field to make final decision
Problems with technology – why don’t some agree with it?
Slows down the game – prolonged interruptions in play
Less entertaining – if increased certainty of decisions.
Crowds may influence outcome if replays shown on big screens.
Decisions may still be wrong or incidents may still be missed – human error not eliminated.
Only available in professional sport
TV producers choosing replays may affect officiating
What are the 5 areas how modern technology has improved general participation
Access
Facilities
Equipment
Monitoring of exercise
Safety
How has modern technology improved access
Increased access: To different facilities, particularly for disabled athletes.
To adapted facilities (e.g. wheelchair ramps)
To adapted equipment (e.g. swimming pool hoists)
Allowing the ability to participate and take part in a much
greater range of different activities
Impact of modern technology on facilities
More accessible facilities
Adapted facilities:
- For disabled athletes
- For all weather participation – (E.g. artificial pitches).
- For all day/year round participation – (E.g. Floodlit pitches).
Overall a greater variety of sports available and a greater
Impact of modern technology on equipment
Adapted sports equipment for mobility
Adapted sports equipment for other specific needs
Equipment to aid safety (particularly for disabled athletes).
Creation of ‘new’ sports using assistive technology.
Advances in prosthesis
Impact of modern tech on monitoring exercise
Large variety of different devices (Garmin’s, HR monitors, recovery bands etc.)
Increased motivation – due to ability to track
Increased motivation through adherence to exercise
Readily available (across a range of prices)
Impact of modern tech on safety
Safer and easier to learn a lot of skills (e.g. low bounce balls, lighter bicycle frames)
Increased enjoyment due to the adaptations and other benefits gained (E.g. competing against others, challenges, badges).
Reasons why technology has limited or reduced general participation
Cost: Can be expensive (devices, subscriptions etc.) therefore not as easy for everyone to access it.
The range of alternatives to physical activity and sport: Other forms of technology in society (i.e. video games, cars etc.) reduce physical activity participation
The 6 ways which modern technology has increased
entertainment
Action replays / highlights
Multiple camera angles
Slow motion technology
Improved analysis – including ref cam/mic
Punditry
Giant screens at venues
Ways modern technology has decreased entertainment
Interruption and delay
Reduced live attendances as easier to watch at home making stadium atmosphere worse
Punditry – fewer talking points - Some people may not agree with what is being said
The impact technology has had on elite performance - access
Adaptations for disability athletes – elite level
Surface / light adaptations (E.g. Floodlit pitches, 4G surfaces)
To all year round participation of elite level sport.
To advanced training – specialist facilities and sports etc. (links to EIS and what they have access to)
The impact technology has had on elite performance - safety
Enhanced safety equipment / clothing – helps to prevent / decrease the severity of injuries.
(E.g. development of F1 helmets, cricket head gear, gum shields etc.)
The impact technology has had on elite performance - equipment
Improved equipment – high tech, lighter, more efficient equipment (E.g. Graphite / titanium equipment such as rackets, lighter prosthetics or wheelchairs, bats / skis / bikes, modern footballs – better swing etc…)
Improved clothing and shoes to help in certain sports (E.g. Body suits (athletics), carbon trainers)
The impact technology has had on elite performance - facilities
Facilities for:
For injury diagnosis / treatment / rehabilitation – (O2 tents, MRI / CT scanners, medical products (joint replacements)).
For aiding recovery - (E.g. ice baths, chambers, hydrotherapy).
Simulate competition environments – enables more frequent
competition – (humidity chambers, indoor)
The impact technology has had on elite performance - monitoring of exercise
Assessment of / potential screening – equipment and testing regimes to test physiology etc. E.g. testing body fat %, bone density.
Sports science support – biomechanical analysis E.g. testing VO2 max, video analysis, equipment, dietetics
Increased accuracy – can help with everything from fair outcomes to
talent identification
