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Technology in sport

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

4G pitches

b)

Heart rate monitor

c)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

2.

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

a)

Running blades

b)

Cambered wheels

c)

Game analysis software

3.

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

a)

ProZone

b)

Hawk-Eye

c)

Laser technology

4.

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

a)

Digital media

b)

Interactive software

c)

Social media

5.

What does GPS stand for

a)

Global Positioning Software

b)

Global Positioning System

c)

Global Tracking Software

d)

Grand Prix Season

6.

What was Eliud Kipchoge's time in his world record marathon attempt in Vinenna in 2019?

(a)  

7.

What is the name of a computer and camera system technology which traces a ball's trajectory in tennis

a)

Hawk-Eye

b)

Eagle-Eye

c)

Owl-Eye

d)

Falcon-Eye

8.

What does VAR stand for?

a)

Video Assessor Referee

b)

Video Assistant Referee

c)

Viral Assistant Referee

d)

Video Analysis Robot

9.

Which of the following is a major brand fitness watch?

a)

Garmin

b)

Rolex

c)

Swatch

10.

In which sport was this example of technology banned?

a)

soccer

b)

cycling

c)

swimming

d)

golf

11.

What is this camera called?

a)

spider cam

b)

bug view

c)

bird's eye

d)

nikon

12.

What technology is this man using to help with his training?

a)

GPS

b)

a heart rate monitor

c)

support taping

d)

an altitudal monitoring watch

13.

What is the correct term for this technology?

a)

goal-line technology

b)

goal or no goal

c)

hawk-eye

d)

3rd upire 3rd upire

14.

Who wore this technological piece of equipment at the Sydney Olympics?

a)

Michael Johnson

b)

Dawn Fraser

c)

Cathy Freeman

d)

all 400m runners

15.

Why are some bike helmets shaped like this?

a)

for safety reasons

b)

to maintain correct posture

c)

to protect the neck from injury

d)

for aerodynamic advantage

16.

Technological developments in clothing materials benefits the performer by...

a)

Making them feel hot when in warm environments

b)

Making them feel cool in cold environments

c)

Taking sweat away from the skin, making them feel more comfortable.

d)

Keeping them warmer in cold environments.

17.

How has technology had an negative impact on a performer?

a)

Trolling athletes

b)

Invading privacy

c)

Reduced recovery times

d)

Not all performers can afford it.

18.

How can carbon fibre tennis rackets improve the performance of a tennis player?

a)

They are heavier meaning the ball can be hit harder.

b)

They are lighter so reduce muscle fatigue, especially in long matches.

c)

They are lighter so the muscles get fatigued more quickly.

d)

They are stronger and so don't break as easily when hit against the ground in anger.

19.

How do multi-angle, slow motion replays improve the performance of an athlete?

a)

They allow the audience to see and learn how a professional athlete performs certain skills.

b)

They enable the officials to analyse and give the correct decision.

c)

They improve the viewing experience for the audience

d)

The performer and coach can watch their performance back numerous times to see how they may improve their technique.

20.

How does the technology of a sprung floor improve a gymnasts floor routine?

a)

It allows them to get more height in a jump and therefore more time in the air to perform harder moves.

b)

It stops them jumping too high and therefore prevents injury.

c)

It absorbs some of the impact if they fall to the ground, preventing severe injury.

d)

It makes their tumble routine quicker and faster.