Modern technology

• What is one advantage of using multiple viewing angles in sports entertainment?


  It provides a better perspective of the action.
• What is an example of replay action shots in sports?


  Goal scored in football.
• How does video analysis benefit sports commentary?


  It allows pundits to provide detailed insights on plays.
• What is a benefit of bigger TV screens in televised sports?


  They enhance the viewing experience for spectators.
• What is a disadvantage of using VAR in sports?


  It breaks the flow of the game.
• What is one disadvantage related to live spectators due to modern technology?


  Loss of attendance at events.
• What are the benefits of modern technology for elite sports?


  • Improved safety (e.g., halo in F1)
  • Video analysis for better insights
  • Enhanced training facilities (e.g., hypoxic training)
  • Improved equipment (e.g., lighter tennis rackets)
  • Injury diagnosis (e.g., CT scans)
  • Performance monitoring (e.g., HR tracker)
• What is one benefit of improved safety in elite sports?


  It reduces the risk of injuries during competitions.
• How does video analysis contribute to elite sports training?


  It helps coaches and athletes analyze performance and improve strategies.
• What is an example of improved equipment in sports?


  Lighter tennis rackets.
• How do CT scans benefit injury diagnosis in sports?


  They provide detailed images of injuries for accurate assessment.
• What is one way modern technology aids in fair outcomes in sports?

  It allows for more accurate measuring of finishes.
• How does technology help in decision-making for officials?


  It aids officials by providing clear evidence for decisions.
• What is one disadvantage of technology in sports regarding affordability?


  Not all countries can afford new technology.
• How do new drugs and methods pose a challenge in sports technology?


  They can be used to avoid detection in doping tests.
• How does modern technology reduce general participation in sports?


  • High costs of best equipment (e.g., bikes)
  • Devices can substitute for real sports
  • Reduces physical effort and labor
  • Lack of time to participate
• How does modern technology increase general participation in sports?


  • Affordable equipment (e.g., golf clubs)
  • Increased access (e.g., hoists for disabled athletes)
  • More opportunities to play (e.g., floodlights)
  • Improved safety (e.g., cricket helmets)
  • Motivation through devices (e.g., Fitbits)
  • Equipment designed for skill learning (e.g., low bounce tennis balls)
• How does technology impact fair outcomes?

  • Overturning poor decisions through video technology (eg VAR)
  • Reduces cheating (better detection of foul play)
  • More accurate decisions
  • Improved drug doping detection
  • Allows disabled performers to compete
  • Measurements more precise