WorksheetsTechnology in sport
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
What does GPS stand for
Global Positioning Software
Global Positioning System
Global Tracking Software
Grand Prix Season
What was Eliud Kipchoge's time in his world record marathon attempt in Vinenna in 2019?
(a)
What is the name of a computer and camera system technology which traces a ball's trajectory in tennis
Hawk-Eye
Eagle-Eye
Owl-Eye
Falcon-Eye
What does VAR stand for?
Video Assessor Referee
Video Assistant Referee
Viral Assistant Referee
Video Analysis Robot
Which of the following is a major brand fitness watch?
Garmin
Rolex
Swatch
In which sport was this example of technology banned?
soccer
cycling
swimming
golf
What is this camera called?
spider cam
bug view
bird's eye
nikon
What technology is this man using to help with his training?
GPS
a heart rate monitor
support taping
an altitudal monitoring watch
What is the correct term for this technology?
goal-line technology
goal or no goal
hawk-eye
3rd upire 3rd upire
Who wore this technological piece of equipment at the Sydney Olympics?
Michael Johnson
Dawn Fraser
Cathy Freeman
all 400m runners
Why are some bike helmets shaped like this?
for safety reasons
to maintain correct posture
to protect the neck from injury
for aerodynamic advantage
Technological developments in clothing materials benefits the performer by...
Making them feel hot when in warm environments
Making them feel cool in cold environments
Taking sweat away from the skin, making them feel more comfortable.
Keeping them warmer in cold environments.
How has technology had an negative impact on a performer?
Trolling athletes
Invading privacy
Reduced recovery times
Not all performers can afford it.
How can carbon fibre tennis rackets improve the performance of a tennis player?
They are heavier meaning the ball can be hit harder.
They are lighter so reduce muscle fatigue, especially in long matches.
They are lighter so the muscles get fatigued more quickly.
They are stronger and so don't break as easily when hit against the ground in anger.
How do multi-angle, slow motion replays improve the performance of an athlete?
They allow the audience to see and learn how a professional athlete performs certain skills.
They enable the officials to analyse and give the correct decision.
They improve the viewing experience for the audience
The performer and coach can watch their performance back numerous times to see how they may improve their technique.
How does the technology of a sprung floor improve a gymnasts floor routine?
It allows them to get more height in a jump and therefore more time in the air to perform harder moves.
It stops them jumping too high and therefore prevents injury.
It absorbs some of the impact if they fall to the ground, preventing severe injury.
It makes their tumble routine quicker and faster.
