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What are the 4 types of competitions? |
Knock-out League Ladder Combination |
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Describe a knock out event and give the advantages and disadvantages |
One team plays another and only winner progresses to the next round Can be organised quickly and easily High numbers can participate Competition over quickly for some teams Qualifying or byes may be needed for correct numbers |
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Describe a ladder event and give the advantages and disadvantages |
Teams in a ladder and challenge teams higher up ladder to games and take their place if they win Good for racket sports Easy to run and administer Slow to progress Only small numbers can partake |
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Describe a league event and give the advantages and disadvantages |
Each team plays every other team Can cater for large numbers and have several leagues Everyone has an equal number of games Fixtures booked in advance Takes a long time Any missed matches leads to fixture congestion |
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Describe a combination event and give the advantages and disadvantages |
Combination of some or all types of event Can play as many games as you like More than one opportunity for each team to qualify Large numbers can participate Time consuming May be "pointless" games if both teams have already qualified |
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of hosting a international sporting event? |
Profit made through sponsors media rights and merchandise sales Facilities built or refurbished for the event can be used afterwards Raises profile and reputation of country worldwide but..... Security risk of terrorist attack Political protests or boycotts Expensive to provide facilities, services and security |
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What three main things has science improved in sport? |
Better equipment Better materials Better facilities |
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How has science led to better equipment in sport? |
Improves performance and improves safety Lighter fibreglass rackets with kevlar and titanium Stronger fibreglass pole vault not made from bamboo |
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How has science led to better materials in sport? |
Lycra swimsuits are more streamlined Lighter footwear made from natural and synthetic materials Artificial pitch surfaces |
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How has science led to better facilities in sport? |
Purpose built facilities for gymnastics Indoor tennis areas to play even when it's raining Stadiums with retractable roofs and air conditioning |
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What has improved ICT in sport helped with? |
Data storage Performance recording and analysis Performance aids |
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What benefits has ICT data storage had on sport? |
Lots of data can be stored on a computer and transported on a memory stick or by email Sports teams and school PE departments can use data storage |
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What benefits has ICT performance recording analysis had on sport? |
Dartfish allows individuals to review their own performance through playback Slow motion recording Prozone used by professional football clubs to analyse distance players run and passes made |
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What benefits has ICT performance aids had on sport? |
Fitness monitoring heart rate and blood pressure Hawkeye or goal line technology helps with decision making in some sports by motion tracking TMO in rugby allows decisions to be reviewed live |
