Technology in Sports
Technology in Sports: Boon or Bane?
Outline of Report
1. Introduction
2. Will technology ever replace human referees?
a. Adopting technology: Development of photo-finish technology
i. History and evolution
ii. How it works
iii. Future
b. Using technology as a reference: Development of Hawk-Eye technology
i. History and evolution
ii. How it works
iii. Controversies
iv. Future
c. Abstinence of technology: The debate in football
d. Conclusion
3. Is it ethical to use technology to improve performance?
a. Improving performance: swimsuit technology
i. History and evolution
ii. Controversies
iii. Future
b. Conclusion
4. Conclusion
5. References
Introduction
An era of rampant technological developments has impacted sports tremendously. In this report, we aim to explore how photo-finish and hawk-eye technology have brought about more fair competition in professional sports today as compared to the past. We will also look into how swimsuit technology enhances physical attributes to improve the performance of athletes.
However, as with all forms of technologies, there are criticisms and controversies involved. We will examine the controversies thoroughly and conclusively argue upon the impact of technology on sports.
Will technology ever replace human referees?
Technology has permitted accurate judgement in sports to provide fair competition for athletes competing at the highest level.
Adopting technology: Development of photo-finish technology
Most notably, photo-finish technology’s far-reaching usage can be seen in all major racing competitions and sporting events such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
Photo-finish technology was
Outline of Report
1. Introduction
2. Will technology ever replace human referees?
a. Adopting technology: Development of photo-finish technology
i. History and evolution
ii. How it works
iii. Future
b. Using technology as a reference: Development of Hawk-Eye technology
i. History and evolution
ii. How it works
iii. Controversies
iv. Future
c. Abstinence of technology: The debate in football
d. Conclusion
3. Is it ethical to use technology to improve performance?
a. Improving performance: swimsuit technology
i. History and evolution
ii. Controversies
iii. Future
b. Conclusion
4. Conclusion
5. References
Introduction
An era of rampant technological developments has impacted sports tremendously. In this report, we aim to explore how photo-finish and hawk-eye technology have brought about more fair competition in professional sports today as compared to the past. We will also look into how swimsuit technology enhances physical attributes to improve the performance of athletes.
However, as with all forms of technologies, there are criticisms and controversies involved. We will examine the controversies thoroughly and conclusively argue upon the impact of technology on sports.
Will technology ever replace human referees?
Technology has permitted accurate judgement in sports to provide fair competition for athletes competing at the highest level.
Adopting technology: Development of photo-finish technology
Most notably, photo-finish technology’s far-reaching usage can be seen in all major racing competitions and sporting events such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
Photo-finish technology was
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