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modern technology in sport - Coggle Diagram
modern technology in sport
modern technology for elite sports level?
Access -
Greater testing and awareness of the right physiological make-up to be an elite performer (e.g. rowers)
Greater access to elite facilities as there are more venues available now, therefore, more accessible to all (including athletes with disabilities)
Access to buildings (modified buildings, ramps / hoists)
Access to transport allows athletes to travel for specialist training camps for altitude training
Facilities
More specialist facilities to training in and receive expert coaching in.
Greater diversity of specialist facilities, centres of excellence for performers e.g.Lilleshall England Football Training ground.
Facilities for elite sports competitions including different types of simulated competitive environments e.g. bobsleigh runs for winter Olympics / surf simulators
Lighting to allow competition all year round
Equipment - Equipment for testing bonds density and internal body fats to monitor suitability for activity. Technology has designed for health screening / blood testing. Prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs, Development of hypoxic chambers to replicate altitude training. Precision hydration methods - monitoring the losses of sodium during sweating. sports equipment to reduce injuries.
Monitoring of exercise safety - health screening questionnaires, health assessments, elite rehabilitation facilities, development of safety equipment eg helmet
Modern technology for general population
Access - transports has allowed greater access to attend specialist sporting facilities, access to buildings, home fitness equipment, more investment into facilities, stimulators eg surfing, inclusion - everyone can access
Facilities - modern surfaces are low maintainance, all year round surfaces, many surfaces have sock absorbers built in to reduce injury eg gymnast, flood lighting allows training all year round, greater range of facilities makes it accessible to all
equipment - performance equipment lighter eg rackets, lighter and more durable head gear, technology has developed clothing to be more comfortable and shock absorb eg trainers, GPS trackers, modified equipment
monitor of exercise - HR monitors, health questionnaires
Safety - high visibility clothing so you can run all year round, slip resistance facilities
How has modern technology reduced participation
Cost - technology is expensive and can lead to inequality for both elite and recreational performers. Developing countries are unable to access such facilities. A lack of access to facilities and equipment can be problematic, therefore, those from developing counties are disadvantaged. Elite athletes who are sponsored will have an advancement.
The range of alternative to physical activity and sport - types of technological advancements e.g. computer consoles, therefore, encouraging people to adopt a sedentary lifestyle. Equipment like computerised vacuums / voice activated remotes / devises also encourage sedentary lifestyle.
modern technology impact on fair outcomes
POS
Introduction of better timing devices
Provide more accurate decision making by sports officials
Detecting of foul play
Identifying blood doping / drug taking
Instant replays and other technological aids to help officials make the right decision
Playback facilities to check officials decisions
Replay systems used in basketball to check players are shooting within the allocated time
TV replays used in cricket for third umpire to address decision disputes
Hawkeye computerised systems to record ball trajectory (tennis / cricket)
Goal line technology
NEG
Access to modern technology can be limited - poor countries who cannot afford the facilities are at a disadvantage.
performance enhancing drug testing can not keep up with new drug development - highly sophisticated substances are being introduced, making it challenging to have testing methods. time consuming and expensive
puts pressure on officials due to the exposure and scrutiny of their decisions - decisions are constantly analysed, mistakes are highlighted,, high level of anxiety for the officials.
Entertainment
Replays - action replays / slow motion replays can add drama
rewind - means people can rewatch key moments or fast forward dull moments
cameras - inc camera angles can increase entertainment
screens - giant screens in stadium can increase entertainment
education - more camera angles can improve knowledge of sports
opinions of modern technology impact on sport
POSITIVES
It can improve sports performance
Can make sport safer for performers or spectators or fewer injuries
Sport can be more exciting / entertaining / enjoyable with technological advances
Can help make fairer decisions / a fair contest
Can help spectators see /experience more when watching sports
Can make sports more accessible
Entertaining for spectators
NEGATIVES
Can take away the personal effect / more about technology than the individual
Technology gives those with money an advantage over those who do not.
Can increase the chance of harm / injury
Can take away the element of chance
Can make some sports less of a spectacle / more predictable
Affect on officials
Increased anxiety to make the correct decision
Decisions can be overruled by video re-play
Punditry / action replay / TV exposure can highly errors
Difficult for referee to avoid overuse of technology and disrupts the game
Potential litigation as easier to find evidence of negligence.
participation of disability
Improved access to sports through the adaption of mobility equipment e.g. Light-weight wheelchairs for basketball, tennis, and racing
Development and use of technology to improve facilities for disabled people e.g. hoists to enable access in and out of swimming pools
Development of technology which enables safe exercise e.g. gym equipment which can be used while in wheelchair
Development of equipment for users with specific needs e.g. basketballs / footballs with bells inside for visually impaired performers
Creation of ‘new’ sports / activities using assistive technology e.g. handcycling, wheelchair rugby or polybat
Technological advances in prostheses e.g. specialized prosthetic limbs for specific activities such as running and rock climbing