Modern Technology

Question 1

Examples of changes in tech (equipment)

Answer 1

• Carbon fibre bicycles
• Cricket helmets
• Golf balls

Question 2

Examples of changes in tech (Facilities)

Answer 2

• All-weather pitches
• Floodlights
• Climate Control

Question 3

Examples of changes in tech (Clothing and Footwear)

Answer 3

• Lycra / compression garments
• Running trainers
• Prosthetics

Question 4

Examples of changes in tech (Computers and software)

Answer 4

• Cameras
• Motion sensors
• Hawk-eye

Question 5

High performance athletes use modern tech to gain an advantage through

Answer 5

Facilities - Modern facilities such as all-weather pitches and heat chambers allow them to be in peak condition
Equipment - Development of lightweight equipment such as carbon-fibre bicycle frames have improved sporting performance
Safety - Devices such as helmets mean injury is less likely
Monitoring of exercise - Performance analysis can be done using high speed cameras, motion tracking

Question 6

Modern Tech factors that increase general participation

Answer 6

Access - improved infrastructure has improved access(esp disabled)
Monitoring of exercise - Personal monitors e.g. Fitbit allows it to be tracked, which can encourage participation
Facilities - Improvements to facilities help boost participation by improving sporting experiences
Equipment - Modern Equipment has made participation easier for beginners. Developments allow members of gen pop to improve their performance which encourages participation
Safety - More safe = more participation

Question 7

Factors that decrease general participation

Answer 7

Cost - Improvements to facilities and equipment come with associated increases in cost. Leads to increased fees for gen pop thus less participation.
Alternate activities - General improvements have led to more alternate activities to physical activities. A lot of them, such as computer games encourages sedentary behaviour