Modern technology in sport

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Created on: 12-06-19 17:40

Define the term precision hydration:

The monitoring of sodium loss during sweat leading to more effective replacement in the body of essential salts

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Define the term prosthetic:

An artificial device that substitutes or supplements a defective part of the body

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Define the term motion capture analysis:

The process of recording & then analysing the movement of objects or people

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Name 2 disadvantages which may have or could possibly reduce general participation in sport:

1. Cost of equipment/facilities 2.Range of alternatives to sport, such as game consoles etc make people become more sedentary

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State 2 advantages of modern technology in fair outcomes in sport:

1. Instant replay (motion capture analysis) 2.Better timing/measuring devices

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Name 2 reasons how modern technology could increase the pressure on officials:

1.Increased anxiety to make correct decisions 2.Decisions can be overused by video replay

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How has modern technology contributed to general participation?

-Improved sports surfaces -Artificial light put into place -Improvements in design of sports equipment, such as trainers/starting blocks in athletics

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What is a hypoxic chamber?

A sealed room that stimulates high altitude

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How has modern technology contributed to disability participation? (what features/equipment have been installed)

-Improved access through adaptation of mobility equipment -Development of facilities -Development of equipment for specific needs (footballs with bells for visually impaired)

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State 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of modern technology and its impact on entertainment in sport:

2 advantages: -Giant screens & Multiple camera angles 2 disadvantages: -Delay in gathering required information -Reduced live audiences at sports events

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Define the term prosthetic:

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An artificial device that substitutes or supplements a defective part of the body

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Define the term motion capture analysis:

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