R184 Technology in Sports

Which of the following is a benefit of using technology in sports equipment,?

• It can make the equipment more expensive.

• It can enhance performance by making equipment lighter and more aerodynamic.

• It can make the equipment less safe.

• It can make the equipment more difficult to use.

What is one of the negative effects of technology in sport?

• It can make the sport more exciting.

• It can reduce the cost of sports equipment.

• It can lead to unequal access, as not all performers have the same technology.

• It can make the sport less competitive.

How does technology help in reducing injury risk in sports?

• By making the game slower.

• By making the equipment heavier.

• By using technology such as gum shields, shin pads, and helmets.

• By eliminating the need for referees.

What is one of the ways technology has improved the accuracy of decision-making in sports?

• By removing referees from the game.

• By using video replay systems like VAR and Hawk-Eye.

• By increasing the cost of sports equipment.

• By making the rules of the game more complex.

Which of the following is a potential negative effect of technology on the spectator experience in sports?

• It allows spectators to see all the action.

• It can change the nature of the sport, such as stopping the traditional flow of the game.

• It makes the game more affordable.

• It provides more accurate statistics.

What technology is mentioned as allowing the correct decision to be made in sports?

• GPS tracking

• VAR, Hot-spot, Hawkeye

• Instant replay only

• Biometric sensors

What is a potential negative effect of technology on sports spectators?

• It increases the cost of attending games.

• It can cause a deterioration of skills due to over-reliance.

• It can make the game less accessible.

• It can take excitement away from the game.

According to the text, how has technology affected the viewing habits of sports fans?

• It has limited the times when they can watch games.

• It has made it possible to watch games only on television.

• It has allowed them to watch, listen, or learn about sports at any time.

• It has decreased the overall viewership of sports.

What is the "Referee/player cam" technology used for?

• To track the score of the game.

• To allow viewers to follow and track individual players' movements.

• To replace referees in the game.

• To broadcast advertisements during the game.

What is one of the criticisms of using technology in sports?

• It makes the games too short.

• It can hold up play due to time taken for decisions.

• It prevents referees from making any decisions.

• It makes the sports too easy for players.