Technology in Sport

Which technological method helps an athlete to recover faster after injury?

• 4G pitches

• Heart rate monitor

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Which technological development in Paralympic sport is a type of prosthetic?

• Running blades

• Cambered wheels

• Game analysis software

Which ball tracking technology has helped support officials' decision-making in sports such as tennis and cricket?

• ProZone

• Hawk-Eye

• Laser technology

Which technology allows spectators to have an opportunity to have a personal link with their sporting heroes?

• Digital media

• Interactive software

• Social media

Which of the following reaction times would be deemed a false start in athletics?

• 0.16 seconds

• 0.09 seconds

• 0.11 seconds

Which Sport England campaign is aimed at increasing female participation and was popularised by social media?

• This Girl Can

• Equality

• Girls First

Choose a disadvantage of technology in sport for performers.

• Improved medical care

• More feedback from coaches

• Exclusivity

Which of the following is a negative impact of technology for officials?

• Expense

• Loss of trust

• Reduced interest in grass roots sport

According to Youth Sport Trust research from 2015, in what environment does digital technology need to be used to engage young people?

• Sports clubs

• Recreational sport

• PE lessons

Which of the following is a positive impact of technology for home spectators?

• Interactive software

• Better player analysis

• More accurate scoring analysis