Modern technology in Sport
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- Created on: 04-05-21 09:59
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- Modern Technology in Sport
- Elite Performance and General Participation
- Use of composite materials in rackets and protective gear
- Provision of equipment for elite athletes
- Disabled access e.g. specialist hoists at swimming pools
- Prosthetics
- Health Screening Devices
- Heart rate monitors and GPS watches monitor and motivate performer
- How has modern technology reduced or limited participation
- Range of alternatives to physical activity and sport
- Computers, game consoles etc likely to to lead to a sedentary lifestyle
- Equipment
- There is inequality between elite and recreational performers
- Range of alternatives to physical activity and sport
- Entertainment
- Disadvantage
- Interruptions can ruin flow of event
- Reduce the amount of people who attend live
- Performance analysed by pundits
- Advantage
- Increased entertainment through replays and slow motion
- Giant screens show action at live events
- Multiple camera angles to enjoy every aspect and
- Determine whether officiating decisions are correct
- Disadvantage
- Fair Outcomes
- Advantage
- Better timing devices available, eg for the IAAF
- Helps to ensure officials are making the correct decisions
- VAR, Hawkeye, TMO
- Prevent injury, eg concussion in rugby
- Disadvantage
- Highlights any mistakes made by officials or players, leading to added pressure
- Advantage
- Elite Performance and General Participation
- Advantage
- Increased entertainment through replays and slow motion
- Giant screens show action at live events
- Multiple camera angles to enjoy every aspect and
- Determine whether officiating decisions are correct
- Improved detection of doping or foul play
- Advantage
- Better timing devices available, eg for the IAAF
- Helps to ensure officials are making the correct decisions
- VAR, Hawkeye, TMO
- Prevent injury, eg concussion in rugby
- Advantage
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