Reskilling, Deskilling, and Monitoring of Sports | Health, Safety, and Integrity | Records and Statistics | Athletes & Figures |
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Clap Skates / Klapskates
In speed skating, what is the name of the skates engineered to allow foot plantar flexion and reduced friction from ice?
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Nitrogen Gas
What gas is used in Cryostimulation Therapy?
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15%
What percentage of increased efficiency did the Speedo LZR Racer approximately grant athletes?
Relative to traditional swim suits |
Michael Phelps
Which famous celebrity wore the controversial Speedo LZR Racer suit in 2008?
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Decrease the difficulty of the sport
What is meant by "de-skilling" a sport?
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increased recovery rate / improved sleep quality / pain & soreness relief / reduction of diseases & cancer / psychological benefits
List 2 benefits of Cryostimulation Therapy
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400 m Sprints
Which track running event did Oscar Pistorius partake in?
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Harvard University
Which University helped Thomas McMahon create the Tuned Track?
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Changed Dimple Patterns
What changed with the Polara ball have that decreased its resistance to air drag?
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Muscles & Joints
_______ & ________ are assessed for the amount of force they can endure when calculating factors that may injure the body
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8.62 m
What is the record for the longest Paralympics Running Long Jump
hint: This is held by Markus Rehm |
Oscar Pistorius
What was the first ever amputee runner to compete in the Olympics in 2012?
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Double Knit String Pattern
What made the spaghetti string racquets special?
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Magnetometer / Accelerometer / Gyroscopes
List 2 of the 3 parameter measuring devices mentioned in the presentation
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43
How many world records were broken in the 2008 Olympics?
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Guillermo Vilas
Which athlete threw a mini temper tantrum when losing his win streak to an athlete using the Spaghetti Strung Racquet?
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Avatar
What famous movie was best known for using motion capture?
Note: inspired XSens to create the DOT & apply it to training |
Blood Cell Mass & Oxygen Intake
In the hypoxic dome experiment of Australian Football, increased nitrogen levels lead to increased ______ ______ _______ & _______ ______
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55 game winning streak
What was the Argentinian Tennis Athlete's infamous winning streak in 1977?
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The Blade Jumper
What nickname was given to Markus Rehm?
Hint: he was the running long jump athlete with a prosthetic leg |