Technology

Question 1

8 technologies used in sport

Answer 1

1. Preparation
2. Recovery
3. Performance Analysis
4. Clothing
5. Equipment
6. Playing surfaces
7. Judging
8. Spectator

Question 2

Preparation technologies

Answer 2

• performance video
• MP3/Music devices
• Heart rate monitor

Question 3

Tartan track

Answer 3

• Even everywhere
• no joins
• non slip
• shock absortion
• same and equal for all participants

Question 4

Grass track

Answer 4

• weather affected
• uneven
• worn easily

Question 5

Judging and officiating technology

Answer 5

• video replay
• hot spot
• snickometer
• timing of games
• birds eye
• hawk eye over line/touching line 3D simulator

Question 6

ETHICAL ISSUES

Answer 6

• access to technology created unfair competition

- spectators ask how far is too far - when does it become cheating

Question 7

Pos + Neg: Participation in physical activity

Answer 7

Pos:
- Advances in transport allows players to travel and compete and many different levels and against varied components
- technologies such as music motivates participants
- access in information on the internet encourages physical activity
Neg:
- Can allow for cheating and advantages over others
- Lack of access for rural communities

Question 8

Pos + Neg: Improved standards

Answer 8

Pos:
- Human error is eliminated from professional judging
- Safety standards are higher due to technological advances
Neg:
- Not really any