Positive effects of technology… R046 – LO2

PERFORMANCE Equipment is easier to use… PERFORMANCE If ball impacts the sweet spot the force transmitted to the hand is so small that the player is not aware that impact has occurred. Cavity back irons were created so that it did not have to require a perfect strike to make an acceptable shot. You can research the pro’s and con’s of both.

Temperature regulating clothing PERFORMANCE Shock absorbing footwear Limits strain on leg joints Temperature regulating clothing Prevents overheating and dehydration

PERFORMANCE Training can resume quicker Limits reversal in fitness (reversibility) Recovery time from injury is reduced **Research tip** What equipment does a physio has access to? What do they use? Include these in your answer and the positive effect it has on the athletes performance

PERFORMANCE Improved training aids Athletes are now competing for longer…why is this the case? Payton Manning 39 Bernard Hopkins - 50 Gary Player - 79 **Research tip** What treatment do they have access to? Is this treatment specific to them? What effect does this have?

GAMEPLAY

Enhances how the game is played… GAMEPLAY Enhances how the game is played… More exciting to participate in. Developments in cycles that elite performers use. How does this equipment enhance gameplay…? Speeds up and intensifies sport making it more exciting to participate in

GAMEPLAY Increases competition Athletes/teams are able to analyse opponents performances and develop strategies to beat them. Can you think of any examples?

GAMEPLAY Improves accuracy Calls made by referees/umpires are more accurate Increases fairness

SPECTATORSHIP Increased fan base See all the action In – play statistics Post match analysis Livestreams Live scores Buy tickets online View fixtures and results View highlights Instant replays Multi camera angles (red button) Pause/ Rewind

BROADCAST ENHANCEMENT https://vimeo.com/130861759

VIEWING EXPERIENCE/ INTERACTION

OTHER POSITIVE EFFECTS Health care Prosthetic limbs developed for athletes Paralympic games