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The use of technology in elite athletes (Access (prothetics (running…
The use of technology in elite athletes
Access
prothetics
running blades
wheelchairs
lifts
Facilities
Artificial grass
Allows people to play on the pitches at all times, due to the fact that the ground will not deteriorate in condition.
heated grounds
Means that they will be able to train in all weather conditions because the ground will not be frozen in cold weather
24/7 Gyms
Allows the elite athletes to be able to train for as long as they like meaning that they will be getting better at their sport.
monitoring of exericse
GPS tracker
heart rate monitor
fitbit
safety
D3O
a gooey substance that hardens upon impact to allow better movement while maintaining sufficient protection. Can be found in protective armour in ice hockey equipment, motor sport equipment and helmets and now also found in gumshields.
force detecting gumshields
these are used to register how many hits that a person has taken. this way they can make decisions earlier if people are at a risk of injury
Eqipment
halo 2
This headband will mean that they will be able to make themselves more stimulate for their activity, resulting in better performance
fused footballs
This means that the football will have better aerodynamics in the air and they will also be harder to tear apart
Laceless boots
This means that they will not have to worry about their laces tripping them up, they will also means less air resistance in races