technology

Question 1

different ways technology is used in sports

Answer 1

Safety:
Helmets, crash mats, motor-racing head support

Clothing:
Wicking fabrics, insulated clothing, swimsuits

Officiating:
Marketing spray, all tracking technology, video umpire

Training aids:
Artificial grass, bowling machines, closing roofs

Performance analysis:
Video analysis, slow motion video, data analysis, OPTA statistics

Materials:
Carbon fibre, rubber tracks, sprung floors, balls

Sports medicine:
Altitude tents, ice baths, cryotherapy, physiotherapy

Footwear:
Studs, spikes, running shoes, indoor/astro soles

Question 2

positive effects of technology on officials

Answer 2

Helps them be more precise and accurate on decisions, receive less backlash, increased communication

Question 3

negative effects of technology on officials

Answer 3

More pressure for them to get it correct

Question 4

positive effects of technology of performers

Answer 4

more playing time, less time wasted as decisions are made faster, improvements in training

Question 5

negative effects of technology on performers

Answer 5

Not all athletes have access to latest technology

Question 6

positive effects of technology on spectators

Answer 6

Better camera views, slow motion meaning better understanding of what happened

Question 7

negative effects of technology on spectators

Answer 7

Times of games can be changed, and it slows it down

Question 8

positive effects of technology on sport

Answer 8

Easier to promote and advertise through social media

Question 9

negative effects of technology on sport

Answer 9

Changes traditions of sports