GCSE PE Technology in Sport

The video explores the role of technology in sports, focusing on its impact on officials, athletes, and the overall game. It discusses tools like VAR, Hawkeye, and goal-line technology, highlighting their benefits and challenges. The video also covers how technology enhances performance, aids in analysis and rehabilitation, and evaluates its broader effects on sports. The discussion includes exam preparation tips for evaluating technology's impact.

What is the primary role of VAR in football?

• To assist referees in decision-making

• To improve stadium facilities

• To increase fan engagement

• To enhance player performance

How does Hawkeye technology assist officials in sports?

• By enhancing crowd experience

• By tracking ball movement for accurate decisions

• By improving player fitness

• By predicting player injuries

What is a potential downside of using technology like VAR in sports?

• It can cause delays and disrupt the flow of the game

• It makes decisions less accurate

• It reduces the number of spectators

• It speeds up the game

Which of the following is a benefit of using heart rate monitors in sports?

• They are inexpensive for all athletes

• They help athletes train in the correct zone

• They are used to broadcast games

• They replace the need for coaches

What is a common issue with the use of advanced technology in sports?

• It is accessible to all athletes

• It is often too expensive for amateur athletes

• It decreases the quality of the sport

• It is not reliable for professional use

How can technology improve player safety in sports?

• By enhancing player interviews

• By increasing ticket sales

• By developing better protective equipment

• By providing instant replays

Why might technology in sports lead to a difference between amateur and professional levels?

• Technology is often too costly for amateurs

• Professionals avoid using technology

• Amateurs have more access to technology

• Amateurs are more skilled with technology

What is an AO1 point in the context of a 6-mark question?

• Creative writing

• Application of knowledge

• Evaluation of impact

• Basic factual knowledge

What does AO2 focus on in a 6-mark question?

• Providing examples and applying knowledge

• Listing facts without context

• Critiquing the question

• Ignoring the question's requirements

What is the purpose of AO3 in a 6-mark question?

• To provide unrelated information

• To memorize facts

• To summarize the question

• To evaluate and analyze the impact