Technology in Sport | AQA A-Level Physical Education (7582)
Technology in Sport
- 65 questions
- 4 subtopics
- Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport
- Paper 2
Technology in Sport is examined in Paper 2, Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport.
It covers Collecting and analysing sports data, functions of sports analytics, sports equipment and facilities and benefits and drawbacks of sports technology.
Sample questions from Technology in Sport
Answer each one closed book first, then open the answer.
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Collecting and analysing sports data
Why might GPS data be inaccurate in an indoor arena or a stadium with a closed roof?
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GPS needs a clear signal from satellites, which roofs and buildings can block. The recorded positions and speeds may then be wrong. -
Collecting and analysing sports data
A winger's GPS unit records a sprint of 40 m in 5.0 s. What was the winger's average speed?
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The winger's average speed was 8.0 m s⁻¹. Speed is distance ÷ time, so 40 m ÷ 5.0 s = 8.0 m s⁻¹. -
Functions of sports analytics
How can analytics help to prevent injury?
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Tracking data shows when a player's training load rises sharply or fatigue builds. The coach can reduce the workload before an injury occurs. -
Functions of sports analytics
What is the difference between live and post-match analysis?
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Live analysis gives the coach data during the game to make tactical changes. Post-match analysis allows a detailed review to guide future training. -
Sports equipment and facilities
How can equipment be adapted for older performers?
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Lighter bats, larger grips and slower balls make activity easier for older people. Sports such as walking football and walking netball also adapt their rules. -
Sports equipment and facilities
How have artificial surfaces increased participation?
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Artificial pitches can be used in all weathers and for many hours each day. Clubs and schools can offer more sessions throughout the year. -
Benefits and drawbacks of sports technology
How does technology benefit the performer?
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Technology gives performers precise feedback, better equipment and faster recovery. Performers can reach higher standards and prolong their careers. -
Benefits and drawbacks of sports technology
How has technology raised standards in sport overall?
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Better equipment, surfaces and scientific support have raised standards and broken records. Performances are faster, stronger and more consistent.
The 4 subtopics
One subtopic is one session. Work down the list.
| Subtopic | What it covers | Questions |
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| Collecting and analysing sports data | Sports analytics, quantitative, qualitative, objective and subjective data, video analysis, metabolic carts, GPS and motion tracking, and data integrity. | 17 |
| Functions of sports analytics | Monitoring fitness, skill development, injury prevention and the acute to chronic workload ratio, game analysis, and talent identification and scouting. | 16 |
| Sports equipment and facilities | Material technology in equipment, clothing and running shoes, adapted equipment for disabled, older and young performers, the London 2012 legacy, artificial surfaces and multi-use facilities. | 16 |
| Benefits and drawbacks of sports technology | Technology for officials, head injury protection, polyurethane swimsuits, and benefits and drawbacks for performers, coaches, audiences and the sport, including goal-line technology. | 16 |
How the guide is worked
Answering a question from memory stores it far better than reading the answer again. The guide runs that as a fixed procedure on one subtopic at a time, about twenty minutes a session.
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Step 1 · Closed book
Cover the answers. Work through one subtopic and write down what you can. Leave blanks where you have nothing.
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Step 2 · Open book
Go back to the top. Read each printed answer and write it out in full, including the ones you had right.
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Step 3 · Closed book again
Same questions, same order, from memory. The gap between pass one and pass three is the session result.
Read the full method, the return schedule and the research behind it.
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