modern technology in sport

Question 1

what are the positive effects of mdern technology on elite sport

Answer 1

• assessments of potential/ screening athlete e.g. equipment & testing regimes to test physiological make-up
• injury diagnosis/ treatment e.g. hydrotherapy equipment or rehab
• enhanced training e.g. improved training aids -hypoxic chsimbers, rowers
• stimulated competition environments e.g. competition an be undertaken more frequenly e.g. surf stimulators
• improved equipment e.g. trackers in rugby shirts
• sports science support e.g. testing VO2max, video analysis equipment

Question 2

how has modern technology increased safety in sport

Answer 2

• making equipment safer - improvements made to the safety standards of cricket helmets after dealth of Australian cricketer Philip Hughes in 2014 when the ball hit him at the top of his neck
• monitoring safety of performers in high-exertion sports - ingestible computers that transmit data on an elite player’s vital functions such as blood pressure and body temperature or in general participation use of fitbits/ smart watches
• avoid injury - 3D lab-based gait analysis allows running errors to be detected which may cause current or future injuries allowing coach & athlete to adapt their running style to avoid such injuries

Question 3

what are the positive effect that modern technology has of general participation

Answer 3

• access/ facilities - wheel chair ramps
• equipment - running blades
• moonitoring of exercise - increase motivation
• safety/ progress - stabilisers on a bike
• opportunity - flood lights
• mass production - cheaper gold clubs

Question 4

describe the negative effects of modern technology on general participation

Answer 4

• cost
• the range of aternatives to physical activity and sport

Question 5

describe the positive effects of modern technology on the fairness of outcomes

Answer 5

• better timing/ mesuring devices
• incorrect decisions can be overturned
• more accurate decision making
• improved detection of doping
• inclusion of disabled athletes

Question 6

describe the negative effects of modern technology on the fairness of outcomes

Answer 6

• access to modern technology can be limmited due to expense/ not all can afford
• creates new drugs/ methods for dopers to avoid detection
• increased pressure due to overruled decisions/ disrupts the flow of the game/ anxiety to make correct decisions

Question 7

describe the positive effects of modern technology on entertainment

Answer 7

• action replays/ slow motions technology
• new camera angles e.g. spider cam, more camera angles improve knowledge
• pause/ rewind
• improved analysis & punditry
• giant screens in stadiums
• motion capture analysis e.g. how far the footballer ran

Question 8

describe the negavtive effects of modern technology on entertainment

Answer 8

• interruption and delay
• reduced live attendances

Question 9

describe the positive effect of modern technology on a spectator

Answer 9

• ensures fair outcome e.g. goal line technology/ hawkeye
• increases intertainment or interest e.g. action replays, motion capture analysis, new camera technology or angles
• sport can be viewed anytime anywhere e.g. internet, mobile devices
• increase levels of performance e.g. enhanced prosthetics, aerodynamic bikes
• enhances understanding/ insight e.g. action replays, movement analysis
• player welfare improved - prolongs players careers or return rom injury quicker

Question 10

what are the negative effects of modern technology on sport spectators

Answer 10

• detracts from the nature of sport e.g. goal line technology
• slows sport down/ causes frsutration e.g. thrid umpire
• encourages cheating e.g. new technology in PEDs
• spectators get better viewing experience at home e.g. HD/ smart TV