Technology
Technology
Enhancing performance
Enhancing Performance
Mixed
100

This famous Road Racing Cyclist was accused of a doping scandal (using banned athletic performance enhancing substances) in 2012

Lane Armstrong

100

This is the most common type of performance enhancement drug used by athletes

Steroids

100

What are specialized movement skills, and provide one example

The specific skills that athletes require in games and sports. E.g a pirouette in dance

It can not be a generic skill that is easily transferrable to other sports

100

What is OBJECTIVE evaluation?

A performance is measured without being influenced by a judge or an observer. 

100

Manipulative Movement Skills are what?

They centre on object control, usually by using the hands or feet but also using other parts of the body. Sometimes they are referred to as propulsive (such as striking, throwing and kicking) and receptive skills (such as catching and trapping). 

200

What sporting issue is Oscar Pistorius well known for?

Prosthetic leg, competed with able bodied, caused conflict due to the complex nature of natural vs prosthetic leg fatigue in 400m

200

What is meant by the term 'ethical implications'?

The impact of technology on equity, access and legality, particularly on sport

200

A set of consistent guidelines in relation to an acceptable standard of conduct is which of the following? Etiquette or Codes of Behaviour

Codes of Behaviour

200

What is 'feedback'?

Feedback is the verbal and non-verbal communication about a performance to reinforce success, remove errors or motivate participants. 

200

Which of the following is non-locomotor?

Running

Balancing

Cartwheel

Balancing

300

This device consists of a transmitter and a receiver. When the electrodes contact skin, the heart’s electrical impulse is monitored. 

Heart Rate Monitor

300

Name 1 positive and 1 negative impact of technology on sport

Answers will vary. Teacher to judge

300

What is Defined as being a code of ethical behaviour where people follow a convention and adhere to the norm. 

Etiquette

300

Provide a personal example of a time when you were given feedback and it enhanced your own performance

Answers will vary- must be detailed to get the points

300

What does 'dynamic nature of technique' mean? And what is an example?

The dynamic nature of technique implies that what is an acceptable technique today may be outdated in years to come. 

E.g standing start, 3-point start, to block start, to..?

400

What is spectator appeal?

Engagement and enjoyment of fans and the audience involved in the game. 

400

Creatine is one of the more common Performance Enhancing Drugs used by teenagers.True or False?

True

400

What is the difference between objective and subjective evaluation?

objective is without being influenced by a judge or observer, like the 100m sprint. subjective is the opposite, so for events like gymnastics and diving

400

What is a locomotor skill?

those skills that involve moving the body from one place to another. Examples are running, walking, hopping, leaping and jumping. 

400

What is extrinsic feedback?

A participant receives it from outside sources such as the coach, a teammate, a spectator or a parent. The two categories of extrinsic feedback are knowledge-of-performance feedback and knowledge-of-results feedback. 

500

What was the issue with LZR Racer Swimsuits?

The use of the LZR racing swimsuits was significant in the outcome of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. With 98% of medals won from athletes wearing the advantageous swimsuits, there is a clear link between the suits and success. Therefore they were banned to provide a more equal playing field

500

Erythropoietin (EPO) is medically used to treat people with severe kidney disease. However, when athletes use this type of drug it can cause?

Stroke or heart attack

500

What is the difference between strategy and tactic?

Strategy is the pre-game decisions that are based on the known strength of your own team and/or knowledge of the opposition team. 

Tactics are planned actions that has been designed to achieve a particular result. They can occur in-game/ on the fly

500

When the two skills are similar. 

It is most effective when similar skills are being practised and learning environments are similar. 

e.g A tennis drop shot to badminton drop shot

Positive skill transfer

500

What is delayed feedback

It occurs after the skill has been performed. An example of this is putting in golf. The feedback is not received until after the ball has either gone in or missed the hole.