Lesson 6 -

Technology Doping

Technology in Sport
 Technology doping
Technology doping is the practice of gaining a
competitive advantage using sports
equipment. Since most sports require
equipment of some sort, it can be tricky to
determine what is technology doping and
what is not. The governing authorities of
different sports usually make judgment calls
about the technological advances in their
sport’s equipment. Technological
advancements are often allowed unless the
governing authorities feel they threaten the
integrity of the sport or the safety of the
players.
 Technology doping articles
Choose 3 articles that have been uploaded to Canvas about technology
doping.

Read the articles carefully and answer the following questions on the
next slides.

Article 1: Athletics
Article 2: Genetic Doping
Article 3: Golf
Article 4: Swimming
Article 5: Tennis
Article 6: Baseball
 Article one Name:
1. Explain the new technology and how it differs from the existing technology. How much
of an advantage does it give an athlete?

The technology in tennis has improved significantly in areas such as

replays,
2. Do you believe this type of technology give athletes an unfair advantage? Why/Why
not?
 Article one Name:
3. What are some of the safety or ethical implications of this technology?

4. Do you believe this technology is just progress in sport or is it removing the skill and
training aspect of competition? Explain.
 Article two Name:
1. Explain the new technology and how it differs from the existing technology. How much
of an advantage does it give an athlete?

2. Do you believe this type of technology give athletes an unfair advantage? Why/Why not?
 Article TWO Name:
3. What are some of the safety or ethical implications of this technology?

4. Do you believe this technology is just progress in sport or is it removing the skill and
training aspect of competition? Explain.
 Article three Name:
1. Explain the new technology and how it differs from the existing technology. How much
of an advantage does it give an athlete?

2. Do you believe this type of technology give athletes an unfair advantage? Why/Why not?
 Article Three Name:
3. What are some of the safety or ethical implications of this technology?

4. Do you believe this technology is just progress in sport or is it removing the skill and
training aspect of competition? Explain.