Positive and negative impacts of technology on sport | Physical education

Starter quiz

Identify the three components that make up the golden triangle.

commercialisation, sponsorship, sport

commercialisation, media, sport

sponsorship, sport, media ✓

media, sponsorship, commercialisation
To manage or exploit an organisation or activity in a way designed to make profit is known as ...

'commercialisation' ✓
Identify the order that sport may benefit from commercialisation.

1

⇔

a sport becomes popular as spectators want to watch it

2

⇔

the sport gets more media attention

3

⇔

the sport gets more sponsorship deals from brands wanting to advertise

4

⇔

the sport earns more money to put back into developing the sport at all levels
Which of the following is not an example of technology in sport?

video analysis

weather conditions ✓

wearable devices e.g. a smart watch

performance analysis
Match the stakeholder to how commercialisation can negatively impact each one.

performer

⇔

increased pressure to win ✓

official

⇔

increased pressure to always make the correct decision ✓

sponsor

⇔

can negatively affect sales if a sponsored athlete cheats ✓

spectator

⇔

can increase advert breaks in big matches competitions ✓
Paralympian athletes and disabled athletes use ______ to help them move and do things after losing a limb like an arm or leg.

prosthetics ✓

phlebotics

phonetics

prophetics

Match the technology with the correct function.

performance analysis technology

⇔

highlights an incorrect technique of a javelin throw ✓

video analysis technology

⇔

tracks the ball to see if it went over the line ✓

sports clothing

⇔

regulates body temperature to pull sweat away from the skin ✓

prosthetics

⇔

mimics the natural movement of human limbs to support performance ✓

protective equipment

⇔

lighter and more comfortable to offer safety and protection ✓
Technology supports officials make more accurate decisions. What type of impact is this?

'positive' ✓
Modern equipment is now lighter and more ______ so it can last longer without breaking.

lighter

heavier

fragile

durable ✓
Which of the following are benefits of better footwear being worn for sport?

reduce injury ✓

reduce costs

improve technique ✓

increase injury
A positive impact of technology on the ______ is that it allows them to be better educated about the rules, strategies, techniques that are involved in the sport.

'spectator' ✓
Match the negative impact of technology to the correct stakeholder.

perfomer

⇔

they can be tempted to use technology to cheat ✓

official

⇔

people lose trust in their decision making ability ✓

spectator

⇔

can increase the cost of tickets ✓

sponsor

⇔

if the technology has issues then a brand could lose advertising ✓

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Technology in sport can enhance performer performance through tools for training, analysis and injury prevention.
Technology can improve the sport experience by providing accurate and instant feedback.
Officials benefit from technology through more accurate decision-making and reduced errors
For audiences, technology enhances the viewing experience with instant replays and detailed statistics.
Sponsors gain from increased exposure and engagement through technology.

Believing that technology always improves performance without considering potential drawbacks.

Technology has both positive and negative impacts on different people in sport including performers, sponsors, spectators and officials.

Technology - the use of scientific knowledge and tools to enhance and support various aspects of sport and performance
Video analysis - uses cameras and software to make real-time decisions or give precise data on events during a game
Performance analysis - analyses athlete performance using video and data to evaluate skills, strategies, and tactics for improvement
Wearable devices - devices worn by athletes to track physical activity, monitor performance, and collect real-time data like heart rate and movement
Prosthetics - artificial body parts that help people move and do things after losing a limb, like an arm or leg