1. Comparability of Performances Some technologies have been
positive while some have had negative effects to their sport. Name
some negative impacts on technology in sport:
2. Comparability of Performances Sport technology aims to:
Achieve ultimate human performance Use modern technology to aid
performance Facilitate faster times Help break records Faster
recovery times from injuries Make performance more efficient
3. Comparability of Performances Comparing performance with the
past has become difficult due to technological advancements. EG:
Cricketers are constantly compared to Sir Don Bradman. His feats
were amazing compared to any other cricketer but questioned are
still asked: Would he have scored the same amount of runs now
against faster bowlers with technological advancements? Could he
have been even better with latest training techniques and
equipment?
4. Comparability of Performances Technological advancements in
sport make it somewhat impossible to compare early world records to
those recently recorded. List sports where records have improved
easily with technological advancements. List sports where records
have stayed similar over time.
5. 1956 1.04.5
6. 1980 54.79
7. 2008 52.88 Current 2009 52.07
8. Your Opinion Do you think technology impacts on sport in a
positive or negative way???